Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation

by India Nicole Burton

Panther Women, An Army for the Liberation, Through the lens of an African American women who has decided to take a journey to understand herself more, the play uses the stories of 3 prominent Women, who were apart of the Black Panther Party and Liberation movement of the 60’s and 70’s. The play uses their stories as a catalyst to explore the dilemma’s, obstacles and joy of the African American woman in general...

Panther Women, An Army for the Liberation, Through the lens of an African American women who has decided to take a journey to understand herself more, the play uses the stories of 3 prominent Women, who were apart of the Black Panther Party and Liberation movement of the 60’s and 70’s. The play uses their stories as a catalyst to explore the dilemma’s, obstacles and joy of the African American woman in general. The play is an high energy, movement piece with poetry, monologues, dance and song.

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Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation

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  • Shaun Leisher: Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation

    An incredible ensemble piece. The writer uses powerful imagery, music and movement to tell the stories of forgotten women in history. I need to see this play fully produced.

    An incredible ensemble piece. The writer uses powerful imagery, music and movement to tell the stories of forgotten women in history. I need to see this play fully produced.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre , Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre , Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization Prop Theatre Rhino Fest , Year 2020

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization The Pheonix Theatre Indianapolis , Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Prop Theatre , Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Perceptions Theatre, Year 2023

Awards

  • National New Play Network Bridge Grant
    National New Play Network
    Winner
    2021
  • National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
    National New Play Network
    Winner
    2021
  • Black Excellence Awards
    Black Arts & Culture Alliance
    Finalist
    2023
  • Black Excellence Awards
    Black Arts & Culture Alliance
    Finalist
    2023
  • Jeff Recommended
    The Jeff Chicago
    Semi-Finalist
    2023
  • Best Playwright
    Cleveland Scene Magazine ( Best of Cleveland 2021)
    Winner
    2021