Amplifying A Poetic Celebration of Black Womanhood,
Healing and the Collective Voices at the Chicago Heights Drama Group
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The Chicago Heights Drama Group production of Ntozake Shange’s Choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf runs February 13th through the 22nd at the The Drama Group studio theatre. Directed by Cordaro Johnson the thought-provoking play is part of the Drama Group’s 95th season of shows.
Performed by an ensemble of nine Black women, this production is a testimony that honors the collective lived experiences of Black women among many generations, centering on their shared survival, expressed joy, and journey of healing. “Each woman brings her own truth, and together they create a powerful, collective voice that honors the spirit of this work,” says Johnson. A choreopoem honoring generations of the black woman’s lived experiences, inspired Johnson to build a production team primarily composed of women. The relevance of Shange’s work - violence, love, identity, resilience, and self-worth - continue to be realities for Black women to this day. So Johnson wanted to ensure he was surrounded by women who could share their voices and guide the actors through his vision. The correct dates are as follows.
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Enveloped in a “Night at the Museum” theme and aesthetic, the theatre will showcase pieces by black, women artists, curated by Dana Todd Pope of Women’s Live Artist Studio. The art will be available for purchase throughout the show’s run..
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf is more than a performance—it is a communal experience, a ritual of remembrance, and a celebration of resilience. Johnson says, “For Colored Girls is an offering to our community - a reminder that when Black women are seen, heard, and supported, we all rise.” For TICKETS DG (booktix.com) Tickets on sale now for The Drama Group's 95th Season at dg.booktix.com or call the Box Office at 708-755-3444.
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