Black Lady Authority

by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm

FULL LENGTH - The year is 2020, and the Race Wars have left America all but decimated. Three women take refuge in a theatre; they take control of their destiny and devise a revolution that puts the black woman in charge.

FULL LENGTH - The year is 2020, and the Race Wars have left America all but decimated. Three women take refuge in a theatre; they take control of their destiny and devise a revolution that puts the black woman in charge.

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  • Jordan Flores Schwartz: Black Lady Authority

    This play is prescient and more relevant than ever. A beautiful ode to the power of storytelling, this world shows us what's truly possible as we begin to reemerge from the pandemic, the election, and all our personal tribulations of the last year.

    This play is prescient and more relevant than ever. A beautiful ode to the power of storytelling, this world shows us what's truly possible as we begin to reemerge from the pandemic, the election, and all our personal tribulations of the last year.

  • Derek Lee McPhatter: Black Lady Authority

    Wow. So happy this one was recommended to me. This is an exciting theatrical reflection on the potential of storytelling to inspire. The near-future setting is disturbingly plausible, as is the all too familiar tragedy that informs the "given circumstances." Even so, skillful use of comedy and self-aware theatrical conceits keep the narrative moving right along. An altogether unique and thought-provoking piece that effectively moves us towards hope and resilience. I can't wait to see this staged. Bravo.

    Wow. So happy this one was recommended to me. This is an exciting theatrical reflection on the potential of storytelling to inspire. The near-future setting is disturbingly plausible, as is the all too familiar tragedy that informs the "given circumstances." Even so, skillful use of comedy and self-aware theatrical conceits keep the narrative moving right along. An altogether unique and thought-provoking piece that effectively moves us towards hope and resilience. I can't wait to see this staged. Bravo.

  • LaNora Hayden: Black Lady Authority

    Chisholm has written a wholly original play that speaks to race and gender politics with humor and grace. It exists in the space between metaphor and reality, modern-day events and their future repercussions. Looking forward to reading more from this writer.

    Chisholm has written a wholly original play that speaks to race and gender politics with humor and grace. It exists in the space between metaphor and reality, modern-day events and their future repercussions. Looking forward to reading more from this writer.

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