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The Story Theatre presents:
(22) Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes
PREVIEW
Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 7:30PM
Raven Theatre, Schwartz Stage
6157 N. Clark Street
Chicago,
IL
60660
*On the corner of Clark & Granville
The Story Theatre presents Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes,
a new play by Terry Guest.
Directed by Terry Guest, with Associate Director Brittney Brown and Choreographer Ayanna Bria Bakari.
SYNOPSIS
From the playwright, Terry Guest:
“To say that things have changed since the March 2020 reading of Marie Antoinette and the Magical Negroes would be a laughable understatement! Life altering events like the international uprising for Black lives, the pandemic, the assault on our capitol, etc have made the questions raised by this piece all the more necessary. What happens when Black people grow tired of sitting down and turning the other cheek? Do we scream? Pray? Should we be peaceful? Should we riot? Can the tools used in the past possibly work for the future or do we need to write a new script? Using a company of Black storytellers and the backdrop of the French Revolution, I hope to explore these questions in a way that is as messy and complicated as public execution. Wanna join the riot?”
CONTENT ADVISORY
Atmospheric Elements: strobe/flashing lights, loud noises (gunshots, explosions), and water-based haze effect.
Thematic Elements: This play explores violence of past and present, including gun violence, federal execuption, and brief discussion of lynching.
The Story recognizes that individual sensitivies are myriad, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions.
RUN TIME
Approximately 100 minutes with no intermission.
SEATING
General Admission for this event. We recommend arriving to the theatre at least 15 minutes before the performance begins.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (along with a matching photo ID) and masking is required to attend this event.
Our attendance requirements will remain in place until otherwise stated by Raven Theatre, and may not necessarily mirror state or city requirements. After careful consideration, we believe these requirements will help us ensure the safety of our community and the longevity of our productions. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or are uncomfortable attending, please contact our box office to reschedule your tickets free of charge.
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