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for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is not enuf

Showing May 15 - 31, 2026
Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM

By Ntozake Shange
Directed by Jay Nixon

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Auditions: February 22-23, 2026, 7PM

Location: ART Mainstage

Ages 18+ only.

Auditions will consist of cold readings and a dance portion which will be taught during the auditions.

Trigger warning: Strong language, topics discussing suicide/suicidal ideation, topics discussing sex ( assault/harassment, reproductive practices and harm), topics discussing abuse (self harm, child abuse, domestic violence), topics discussing race and gender (misogyny, racism/bigotry)

A series of poetic monologues accompanied by dance and music, “for colored girls…” weaves interconnected stories of love, empowerment, struggle and loss into a complex representation of sisterhood.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Lady in Brown

The beginning and the return. She carries innocence, memory, and ancestral presence. Her journey reflects how Black girlhood transforms into wisdom through experience and survival.

Lady in Yellow

Joy, sensuality, and light. She embodies laughter, romance, and the power of pleasure as healing. Her presence reminds us that happiness is not frivolous, it is necessary.

Lady in Purple

Hope and longing. She speaks from dreams, desire, and emotional vulnerability. She holds faith in possibility, even when the future feels uncertain.

Lady in Red

Passion and pain intertwined. She explores love, heartbreak, and self-betrayal. Her arc moves from devastation toward choosing herself.

Lady in Blue

the observer and truth-teller. She carries emotional depth, clarity, and restraint. She balances logic with intuition and bears witness to collective experience.

Lady in Green

Nurturing and grounded. She represents care, growth, and the weight of her responsibility. Her journey is about restoring herself while continuing to heal others.

Lady in Orange

Fire and survival. She embodies anger, resilience, and unapologetic truth. Her voice is fierce and protective.