Haunting "Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men" Looks at the Cycle of Abuse

Haunting Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men Looks at the Cycle of Abuse

Goodman Theatre - The Owen (170 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60601)

Full Price:: $14.00 - $45.00

Our Price:: $7.00 - $22.50*

4.5 by 21 members

Written and performed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith, this arresting one-woman show introduces audiences to children and adults trying to piece together identities in families fractured by abuse. Orlandersmith seamlessly transforms into five unforgettable male characters whose outward dissimilarities belie their inescapable link: each has had a traumatic past plagued by a cycle of violence and abuse. You'll be transported from Coney Island to Manchester, England, and back again as Orlandersmith brings to life a series of harrowing stories that weave together each character's life into an explosively intense narrative that uncovers the darkest corners of humanity, in the process shattering common notions about predators and their victims.

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The last date listed for Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men was Saturday October 27, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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Goodman Theatre - The Owen

170 N. Dearborn St.

Chicago, IL 60601

Website

312-443-3800

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19 Goldstar Member Reviews

Ken

5.0

Awesome

Written on Oct 29 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

The play was quite compelling. You have to be attentive, a lot of mind blowing information.

Written on Oct 26 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Riveting!

Written on Oct 25 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Very talented actor, though a one woman act she took you exactly where you were supposed to be to understand the emotions of each character.

Written on Oct 24 2012

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More Information About Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men

Website

https://www.goodmantheatre.org/Upcoming-Season/Black-and-Blue-Boys/

Description

Due to themes of sexual abuse, this production is for mature audiences only.

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