Yellowman
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This seminal play is an edgy and provocative examination of the complexities of inter-racial prejudice, centering around the relationship between Eugene, a light-skinned black man, and Alma, a dark-skinned black woman. Yet Yellowman is much more than a story about race and prejudice. Its a love story and a tale about families and the damage they inflict upon their members. Black or white, you will recognize the shades of gray. Weyni Mengesha is a Dora nominated director whose credits include: Director & Composer for the hit play da kink in my hair (Toronto, NYC & London); director/dramaturge for dbi.youngs blood.claat (2006 Dora Award for Best New Play), and director for A Raisin in the Sun (Soulpepper/Theatre Calgary). She is the recipient of the 2008 Toronto Arts Council Foundations RBC Emerging Artist Award.
Start: Oct 31 2009 – 8:00pm
End: Nov 14 2009 – 10:30pm
Location: Berkeley Street Theatre, Upstairs
26 Berkeley Street
Toronto, ON, Canada
If you are just hearing about Weyni get up on that! She is definitely one to be proud of, making all kinds of waves in the theatre communities and beyond. Check out a recent interview (july 09) where Weyni highlights the importance of her Ethiopian roots, her artistic vision and her connection with Selam Youth Festival. Also, make sure you come out and support Yellowman
