Structurally, For Colored Girls is a series of 20 poems, collectively called a 'choreopoem.' Shange's poetry expresses the many struggles and obstacles that African-American women face throughout their lives. It is performed by a cast of seven women characters, each of whom is known only by a color: "Lady in more...
Trazana Beverley, who made her Broadway debut in the original 1976 production of *For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf*, delivered a Tony Award-winning performance that cemented her status as a groundbreaking actress in American theater. more...
Seret Scott, a Drama Desk Award-winning actress, brought her extensive directing experience to the stage in the past, having directed numerous productions at prestigious venues such as the Old Globe Theatre and Off-Broadway, including her work on "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf." more...
Awards and Nominations
1977 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Trazana Beverley won.
Production Team
Judy Dearing Costume Designer
Ming Cho Lee Scenic Designer
Paula Moss Choreographer
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
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