Upcoming: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Circle Players proudly announces its 75 season with the upcoming production of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking choreopoem, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf.” This poignant work weaves together the stories of seven women, each grappling with issues of love, loss, and identity in a society that often marginalizes their experiences. Through a blend of poetry, music, and movement, Shange’s piece addresses themes of racial and gender discrimination, empowerment, and the struggle for self-acceptance.
Director Cynthia C. Harris brings her vision to life, showcasing a talented cast of local artists who infuse each character with depth and authenticity. “My vision for this production is inspired by a photo of my mother and her four sisters around the kitchen table in the late 60s.” Harris says. “When they got around the table together, they shared stories and solved each other’s problems. I thought of other concepts and settings, but the image of the five sisters never faded. Thus, the seven characters in my interpretation of FCG are sisters reuniting in response to intimate partner violence inspired by the youngest sibling. Their stories are shared as medicine and signs of their unconditional love and support. The Ladies serve as sacred witness to each other’s healing and transformation. I hope that those in attendance will leave feeling witnessed and with more hope than they entered with.”
Each performance has a corresponding color theme. Audience members can dress to impress in the color to be eligible for 2 free tickets to Circle Players’ next production “And the World Goes ‘Round”. One winner will be chosen for each performance.
This production is suitable for ages 13 and up due to mature themes.The show runs October 11-20th at the Looby Theater. For tickets and more information, see: https://www.circleplayers.net/.
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G E Tipton was born in Nashville and raised there and in Spring Hill. She graduated from MTSU in 2017 with a degree in German and a minor in piano performance. She spent three years in Boston before returning to Nashville in 2020. She is married and has a baby boy.
