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Brian Copeland's hit show, Not a Genuine Black Man, comes to the Hayworth. The longest running solo show in San Francisco history, logging over 500 performances in five years, Not a Genuine Black Man also had a successful Off-Broadway run. It's a hilarious and poignant autobiographical story about Copeland's childhood in one of the most racist suburbs in America.
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The last date listed for Not a Genuine Black Man was Tuesday November 10, 2009 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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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.
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.
It was great!!!!! Am telling everyone to buy tickets to see this remarkable man.
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The Hayworth Theatre is conveniently located in Los Angeles’ Historic Wilshire District.
Formerly a movie theater and dance studio, The Hayworth has been transformed into Los Angeles’ hottest and most vibrant theatre and performing arts center. This two story stucco-over brick structure houses a 99 seat theatre, 42 seat theatre, 49 seat theatre, dressing room, green room and a 1500-sq-ft ballroo
Website: http://briancopeland.com/
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.
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