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Showin’ Up Black at Cleveland Public Theatre

Dates: (2/20/2025 - 3/8/2025 )

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Cleveland Public Theatre

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Showin’ Up Black returns after a successful run in TestFlight 2023, presenting the story of the Hopegoodes, an affluent African American family preparing for their daughter's cotillion. On the eve of the event, their plans are disrupted by a nearby Black Lives Matter protest, revealing hidden secrets and desires that challenge their understanding of what it means to be Black. Written by Jeanne Madison, this production delves into the complexities of family dynamics amidst social activism.

Cast and Creative team for Showin’ Up Black at Cleveland Public Theatre

Cast

Mira

Ensemble


Sami

Ensemble


Hassan

Ensemble


Lisa

Ensemble


Melissa

Ensemble


Kiki

Ensemble


Nadine

Ensemble


Nick

Ensemble


Alkanna

Ensemble


Creative Team

francisca da silveira

Playwright


Jeannine Gaskin

Director


Raymond Bobgan

Executive Artistic Director


Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

Joint Creator


Jeanne Madison

Playwright


Paige Conway

Director


Héctor Castellanos Lara

Artistic Director


Bella Sin

Producer




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