Brian Copeland's Off-Broadway Smash Not a Genuine Black Man
The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage Theater (1062 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94110)
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- $20.00 - $25.00
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- $10.00 - $12.50*
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All offers for Not a Genuine Black Man have expired.
The last date listed for Not a Genuine Black Man was Saturday May 2, 2009 / 5:00pm.
Currently at The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage Theater:
Brian Copeland's New Solo Show The Waiting Period at The Marsh
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- $15.00
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- SOLD OUT
The Marsh presents a workshop performance of Brian Copeland's new solo show, The Waiting Period. Copeland, a multi-talented actor, playwright, author and talk show host, has basked in the glow of both public and critical acclaim for nearly a decade. However, like many other well-known figures, he suffers from debilitating bouts of depression. This show gives an unrelenting look at a ten-day period in his life: the mandatory waiting period before he could lay hands on a new gun with which he planned to commit suicide. Even in the throes of such tragic plans, though, his sense of humor does not desert him (how much should he spend on the gun?), and in fact protects him from the grim reality of his intention. There is laughter in the darkness. Interspersed with interviews with other people suffering from depression, the play also offers outsiders an insider's view, thereby expanding the audience's understanding and, hopefully, humanity. Learn More
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Casual
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bmor50 on What to Wear
Homey, unpretentious theatre
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First come, first served seating.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Jerry D.
James
Great performance - he puts so much into it! I liked it a lot... just didn't love it... wish I could put 3.5 stars.Written on Apr 13 2009
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Ingenue
A wonderful, one-man performance. As a person who grew up in the bay area during the 70s, I know that his experiences with racism have more than ring of truth to them. It would be interesting to see how his personal stories transfer over to a tv series, which is supposed to be in the works.Written on Apr 02 2009
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NobhillTreehouseSF
Though not as dynamic and colorful as "Tings Dey Happen"; Brian Copeland connects on an emotional level and we get drawn intoWritten on Mar 02 2009
his story. Several avenues are opened such as who has claim to
legitimacy, and concepts challenged but the strength is the personal
narrative and as the wide-eyed child we all become victims of racism
and domestic violence.
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More Information About Not a Genuine Black Man
Quotes & Highlights
- In addition to the Marsh, the show was also a hit with Goldstar members in its run at the American Conservatory Theater.
- "Copeland is a winning, magnetic performer who knows how to work an audience." --San Francisco Chronicle
Description
<p>The Marsh is proud to welcome back Brian Copeland’s hit show, Not a Genuine Black Man, the longest running solo show in San Francisco history.
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“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.