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Theatre Wed May 26 2010
Congo Square Theatre Presents: The Colored Museum
Stereotypes come in many forms; from social class to age to geographic locale, generalizations and perceptions about people have long been a part of the society.
When it comes to ethnic stereotypes, however, things are subject to go from the sublime to the ridiculous; in The Colored Museum, presented by the Congo Square Theatre, director and playwright George C. Wolfe addresses this concept by covering images of African-Americans in society.
This hilarious satire, comprised of eleven short plays, or 'playlets,' explores African-American images from both historical and modern perspectives, and promises to take audiences on a "hilarious romp through black history" while exploring the impact and effect of stereotypes and their indelible imprint in our culture.
The Colored Museum opens at 7:30pm, Sun., May 30 through Sun., June 27, at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St. Tickets are $20-$25; show times vary. For more information, visit the theatre's website or call the box office at 312-733-6000.
vicki / June 3, 2010 4:15 AM
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