Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange's form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of seven women of color using poetry, song and movement. With unflinching honesty and emotion, each woman voices her survival story of having to exist in a world shaped by sexism and racism.
Kenita R. Miller, known for her powerful performances on Broadway in roles such as Celie in The Color Purple and Hannah in Come From Away, also brought her immense talent to the stage in *for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf*.
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Stacey Sargeant, a Brooklyn native with a rich cultural heritage and a graduate of LaGuardia High School and Syracuse University, has demonstrated her versatility across various mediums, including her notable performance in *for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf*.
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Awards and Nominations
2022 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Kenita R. Miller was nominated but did not win.
2022 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Kenita R. Miller was nominated but did not win.