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Thoughts of a colored man1/9/2024 ![]() after the color of their costumes) who told the stories of Black women’s lives through poetry, song and dance, Scott’s seven all-male characters (called Anger, Lust, Happiness and other emotions or character traits) tell the stories of Black men’s lives through spoken word poetry, and occasional song (sung, beautifully, by Luke James.).īut like the various series in which the cast members have performed, “Thoughts of a Colored Man” also presents credible characters in more or less straightforward scenes – watching a basketball game and bickering in a neighborhood barbershop (the best scene), working or shopping at a grocery store, discussing women while waiting endlessly for a bus, waiting at a hospital maternity ward, coaching basketball in a school gym, shooting the breeze on a line to get the latest Air Jordans.Įven the set alternates between abstract design (the word “Colored” dramatically centered) and projections of actual bus stops and buildings. Student attendees were: Josh Aguirre-Leon, Eden Bishop, Kristian Caraballo, Johari Fields, Lowkwong Filmore, Tijani George, Bashir Juwara, Ja’nay Orr, Esteban Trinidad, James Trust, and Zakee Suluki.Like Shange’s seven all-female characters (called the Lady in Red, the Lady in Blue, etc. The trip was one of multiple student engagement opportunities organized by the Office of Student Leadership & Campus Life during the Fall 1 semester. Students should be on the lookout for other cultural engagements to come. Kristian Caraballo said, “it is important for a show like this to have a residency on Broadway,” so all young people can see examples of Men of Color they can look up to. Ja’nay felt that the experiences of the men in the play can easily resonate with women as well. Zakee Suluki relayed in detail how he saw his experience as a Black man living in New York City, his ambitions and dreams, portrayed in the play. It brought to light and life the complexities of emotions and depth of personalities that are often omitted in other portrayals of Men of Color.ĭuring the discussion, students brought us topics like the multiple dimensions of masculinity, institutional racism, male role models of Men of Color, the stigma of being a Person of Color, and the portrayal of stifled or lost potential of Men of Color in the play. Allen said, “there is not a Man of Color who has come across my personal life that I did not see in each of these particular characters.” The play resonated with everyone who attended. All participants saw parts of their own lives reflected in the characters’ experiences. The conversation about the play was very impactful. During a group discussion after the event, the attendees shared their thoughts and impressions about the theatrical experience. The critically acclaimed play reveals the experiences, hopes, and dreams of seven men. Marcus Allen, Director of Student Leadership & Campus Life Nestor Melendez, and Student LEADS Support Specialist Maryanne Sackarnoski, had a chance to attend Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway. On November 6, President Johnson and students from the United Men of Color (UMOC) and Women of G.R.I.T groups, accompanied by Professor of Political Science Dr.
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