i found god in myself: A Conversation with Ntozake Shange

Friday, November 11, 2016 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

[ The African American Museum in Philadelphia - 701 Arch Street ]

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Award-winning playwright, poet, author, and self-proclaimed black feminist Ntozake Shange presents a performance reading from her collection of original poetry, including the groundbreaking Tony and Obie Award-winning choreopoem, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Join the conversation with Ntozake Shange and special guests during a post-show discussion about the creation and influence of her prolific work.

Musical accompaniment by Craig S. Harris. Moderated by Souleo, Curator of i found god in myself: the 40th anniversary celebration of “for colored girls” on view at the African American Museum in Philadelphia from October 1 to January 2, 2017.

i found god in myself: A Conversation with Ntozake Shange will be at The African American Museum in Philadelphia (701 Arch Street) on November 11 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $17 before October 28 and $20 after. $15 for First Person Arts and AAMP members. Buy tickets here.

Presented by the African American Museum in Philadelphia and First Person Arts. Sponsored by Leeway Foundation.

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