Brian Copeland's Off-Broadway Smash Not a Genuine Black Man
The Hayworth Mainstage (2511 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90057)
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Fana Babadayo
Brian Copeland is a great storyteller, and there's nothing more riveting to me than listening to first-hand stories. His tales were replete with bitter truths and bracing humor. I wasn't sure if the nearly bare "black box" was going to work, but Brian was so captivating there was no need for props or set. I could easily envision the room full of furniture, the clan in the yard, the pimply faced kid, or whatever the imagination called for with the superb attention to detail given the storyline. It was a wonderful performance with great stage direction. APPLAUSE. APPLAUSE. APPLAUSE.Written on Sep 17 2009
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Joseph Powell
This was a great birthday gift from my lovely wife. Amazing--very funny and poignant. Brian Copeland, through his performance, makes you feel each and every character and situation depicted. The simplicity of the stage set is very deceptive--Copeland is able to bring to life every scene using all of himself, both internally and externally. Well worth the time and money spent. And the Hayworth theater is a very nice, clean venue as well, with seemingly adequate parking and a nice bar/restaurant(the LaFonda next door) to hang out in prior to the show.Written on Sep 17 2009
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Bryan Copeland is a great story-teller, but some of his stories could have been shortened considerably. I love theatre, attend a LOT of theatre, and usually enjoy it. Have to say I got bored by the lengthy tales that I know all too well. There were no surprises or revelations. Also, when he turned his head to represent another person in the narrative, it was hard to hear that person. Maybe I was just tired, but it was too long. I was saddened by the very small turnout. Bryan puts so much into his performance. Wish more had attended, but it has played a long time.Written on Feb 18 2010
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Noma Paulsen
It was great!!!!! Am telling everyone to buy tickets to see this remarkable man.Written on Oct 01 2009
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More Information About Not a Genuine Black Man
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Quotes & Highlights
- Not A Genuine Black Man's most recent run, at San Francisco's Off-Market Theatre, won Goldstar's Roar of the Crowd award.
- “A beautiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who's ever felt out of place.” --San Francisco Chronicle
- "Engaging... Copeland knows how to spin a dramatic yarn.” --The New York Times
- “Copeland's ability to captivate an audience rivals many a celebrated solo predecessor, from Ruth Draper to Spalding Gray to Whoopi Goldberg." --Los Angeles Times
Description
Not a Genuine Black Man was written and is performed by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford. Brian Copeland's first solo show, Not a Genuine Black Man, has been so successful it has also been turned into a book which was released in paperback last year. Now, by popular demand, the show that opened the Hayworth three years ago is returning to move audiences once again during a time when race and perception is once again at the forefront of America’s consciousness.
Broadway is calling this multi-talented genius Copeland's tour-de force, revealing a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, a major national magazine named San Leandro as one of the most racist suburbs in America, resulting in congressional hearings. The next year, the then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Copeland explores how surroundings make us who we are.