Overview

Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.

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Cast

Danitra Vance

Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds

Linda Hopkins

Aunt Ethel

Suzzanne Douglas

the Girl, the Lady in Plaid

Victor Love

the Guy

Kevin Jackson

Junie Robinson

Vickilyn Reynolds

LaWanda, Mama

Loretta Devine

Janine

Tommy Hollis

the Man, the Narrator

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Topsy Washington