Brian Copeland's Off-Broadway Smash Not a Genuine Black Man
Off-Market Theater (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.8 by 63 members who went.
Brian Copeland presents his hit show, Not a Genuine Black Man. The longest running solo show in San Francisco history, logging over 500 performances over 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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- Annie
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Annie
Member since 2006
9 Reviews
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Brian Copeland was amazing. My eyes welled up on several occasions. Definitely worth going to see at least once. He will be back in September, so hopefully there will be tickets on here, because I will be going again, and this time after I read his autobiography.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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This is a MUST SEE for all! I want to see it again, but this time bring my teenage children. We've come a long, long way as evidenced by Brian's experiences, but it's obvious the road ahead is still a long one. He blends humor, outrage, and sadness into his show. Sometimes it is only because of our painful experiences that we learn. He shares this with us and it is a gift to all.
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SiliconValleyShoeGirl
Member since 2008
26 Reviews
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This was my 2nd time seeing the show - and I still love it! Brian is an amazing storyteller. The voices of him as a boy, as well as his baby sister, are totally spot on. His show eloquently speaks for a period in history that we sometimes forget. If you want to buy his book, bring $25 in cash and he'll sign it for you after (or bring your copy from home).
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Top Useful Tips
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Dress
- Casual
- Theater gets a bit chilly
Parking And Transportation
- Best way...take muni, exit powell and walk over (4mins)
- 5th and Mission is close, or the flat fee lots are reasonable too (cash only)
- Anywhere on Mission, or in the garage near by
Food And Drinks
- Drinks available (coke, water etc)
- Healthier drinks would be great.
- Why not serve good coffee at the Theatre itself?
Other
- He will come to the audiuence and signs his book, wich you can also buy ther
- Bring your own copy of the book and he'll sign it after the show
- Take 25$ with you, you can buy his book
More Details About Not a Genuine Black Man
Quotes & Highlights
- “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
- Read Goldstar member reviews of Not a Genuine Black Man's recent run at The Marsh.
More Information
“In 1972, the National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing Called San Leandro, California ‘a racist bastion of white supremacy’. It was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS News and Newsweek covered the story. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings.
And then, we moved to town.”
So writes Brian Copeland in his first solo show, Not a Genuine Black Man, revealing a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings make us who we are.
Brian's memoir based on the show is now available nationwide. It received high critical acclaim from, among others, Publisher's Weekly, People, Ebony and The Boston Globe while reader reviewers on Amazon.com are calling it "The best book I've ever read." It has recently been chosen as the 2009 selection for Silicon Valley Reads, a library sponsored program which encourages all Silicon Valley residents to read one book at the same time and engage in community wide discussions on its relevance.
