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Book Synopsis: In celebration of its highly anticipated Broadway revival, Ntozake Shange’s classic, award-winning play centering the wide-ranging experiences of Black women, now with introductions by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown.
From its inception in California in 1974 to its Broadway revival in 2022, the Obie Award–winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited, inspired, and transformed audiences all over the country for nearly fifty years. Passionate and fearless, Shange’s words reveal what it meant to be a woman of color in the 20th century. First published in 1975, when it was praised by The New Yorker for “encompassing…every feeling and experience a woman has ever had,” for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf will be read and performed for generations to come.
Now with new introductions by Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown, and one poem not included in the original, here is the complete text of a groundbreaking dramatic prose poem that resonates with unusual beauty in its fierce message to the world.
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Looking for a literary masterpiece that will captivate your soul and leave you in awe? Look no further than "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf". This highly anticipated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's classic play is a must-read for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and the diverse experiences of Black women.
Since its debut in 1974, this Obie Award-winning play has been hailed as a transformative piece of art that has inspired audiences across the nation. Now, in 2022, it returns to Broadway, and it promises to exceed all expectations once again. With introductions by acclaimed National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown, this edition adds a fresh perspective to the already awe-inspiring text.
Shange's words are nothing short of extraordinary. They vividly explore the complexities of being a woman of color in the 20th century, and they do so with passion and fearlessness. As one of the first prose poems of its kind, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" will continue to resonate with audiences for generations to come. It encapsulates every emotion and experience that women have ever faced, making it a timeless masterpiece.
We are thrilled to offer you the complete text of this groundbreaking work, now with new introductions by Jesmyn Ward and Camille A. Brown. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary beauty of Shange's words, as they deliver an unfiltered message to the world. Don't miss out on this literary gem that will leave you mesmerized and inspired.
Experience the magic of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" now!
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