Thursday, November 14, 2024, 8:00pm
Friday, November 8, 2024, 8:00pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8:00pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 2:00pm
Friday, November 15, 2024, 8:00pm
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 8:00pm
Theatre Building , E.C. Mabie Theatre
200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
By Ntozake Shange
Directed by Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates
Choreographed by Christine Catherine Wyatt

Historic and groundbreaking, Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf is a choreopoem that celebrates womanhood and discovery through an inimitable combination of storytelling, poetry, dance, and song. Through monologues and conversation, these women weave a tapestry of joy and triumph despite tragedy as they discover their own rainbows. Directed by Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, a cast member of the NY Shakespeare Festival’s original award-winning Broadway production and First National Tour and choreographed by Christine Catherine Wyatt, for colored girls… leads us on a journey to find hope after the storm.

We invite you to explore our Virtual Lobby to learn more about the cast, creative team, crew, and words from the director.

Please be advised that this production includes mature themes, mature language, sexual content that includes violence and assault that may be triggering.

Tickets:
Adult - $20 
UI Student - $5
College Student (not UI) - $10 
Senior - $15  
Youth 17 & younger - $10  

Purchase your tickets through Hancher Box Office online or call 319-335-1160.

"for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Department of Theatre Arts in advance at 319-335-2700 or theatre@uiowa.edu.