The Stories of Us

by Jelisa Jay Robinson

The Stories of Us is a collection of stories that dig deep into intercultural conflict between African Americans and Latinos, African Diaspora identity and Afrolatinidad. Think of it as a scrapbook of experiences, histories and feelings on the stage. It’s takes you through stories about African roots in Mexico, the time you told your brother you were dating a “Black girl” and that moment you were proud of your...

The Stories of Us is a collection of stories that dig deep into intercultural conflict between African Americans and Latinos, African Diaspora identity and Afrolatinidad. Think of it as a scrapbook of experiences, histories and feelings on the stage. It’s takes you through stories about African roots in Mexico, the time you told your brother you were dating a “Black girl” and that moment you were proud of your heritage. The Stories of US details our stories as people of color trying to navigate each other’s worlds and build one together.

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The Stories of Us

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  • Lisa B. Thompson: The Stories of Us by Jelisa Jay Robinson
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    "The Stories of Us" is a beautiful, heartfelt and joyful examination of the challenges and deep connection between African Americans, Latinos, and Afro-Latinos. In a series of vignettes Jelisa Jay Robinson reveals hidden stories that must be shared so that these communities can come together in a powerful and necessary ways. Great for young adults and older people.

    "The Stories of Us" is a beautiful, heartfelt and joyful examination of the challenges and deep connection between African Americans, Latinos, and Afro-Latinos. In a series of vignettes Jelisa Jay Robinson reveals hidden stories that must be shared so that these communities can come together in a powerful and necessary ways. Great for young adults and older people.

    ”
  • Rachel Greene: The Stories of Us by Jelisa Jay Robinson
    “

    MonologueBank is proud to recommend Jelisa Jay Robinson. Her play, THE STORIES OF US, is a collection of stories that digs deep into the relationships between African Americans, Latinx individuals, and the struggles of having a multiracial identity. The monologues in the work are passionate, sometimes angry and frequently poetic, as different voices are given the space to express their own experiences. Robinson's language is beautiful, rich and fun.

    MonologueBank is proud to recommend Jelisa Jay Robinson. Her play, THE STORIES OF US, is a collection of stories that digs deep into the relationships between African Americans, Latinx individuals, and the struggles of having a multiracial identity. The monologues in the work are passionate, sometimes angry and frequently poetic, as different voices are given the space to express their own experiences. Robinson's language is beautiful, rich and fun.

    ”

Development History

  • Workshop, Teatrx, 2019
  • Workshop, Vision Latino, 2017
  • Reading, Teatro Vivo-Austin Latino New Play Festival, 2015
  • Reading, Teatro Vivo, 2015
  • Workshop, University of Texas at Austin, 2013

Production History

  • Professional, Teatro Vivo, 2016
  • Professional, The Black and Brown Fest - Excerpt Reading (Detroit, Michigan), 2016
  • University, The Now Africa Festival at New York University (Excerpt Reading), 2016