Saturday night I went to a stage show with my good friend Darlynn at the Ivar theater in Hollywood. This particular play is grabbing quite a bit of attention around the country. The controversial play with the controversial title of "N*GGER, WETB*CK, CH*NK" confronts racial stereotypes of three minority groups head on.
In an interview , actors Miles Gregley, Rafael Agustin, and Allan Axibal insisted that their point was not to exacerbate racial tensions or divisions, but to drive home that there is only ONE race, the human race. "The show traces the origins and evolution of three derogatory terms that shaped our lives. In doing this show we hope to de-power these words for ourselves and for our audiences. Oh yeah, and we hope you laugh your ass off, too.”
I thought the show was poignant and absolutely hilarious! It is now touring and if it comes your way, you should go check it out. It is a great show!
Here's New York Time's article about N.W.C
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