The Drama Group’s third show of their 95th season is the choreo-poem play, FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Show times for FOR COLORED GIRLS:
- February 13th @ 7:30 pm
- February 14th @ 7:30 pm
- February 15th @ 2:00 pm
- February 19th @ 7:30 pm
- February 20th @ 7:30 pm
- February 21st @ 2:00 pm
- February 21st @ 7:30 pm
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February 22nd @ 2:00 pm
The Drama Group has an online ticketing service - BookTix Ticketing and Livestreaming. All tickets are available by going to The Drama Group BookTix website: https://dg.booktix.com, where you will be directed to set up your account with “The Drama Group-BookTix Box Office.” Or you may always opt to call our Box Office at 708-755-3444.
L to R: Kallie Givens, Liane Williams, Cayla Johnson, Abriah Serenity, Prosperity White, R.C. Riley, Jazmine Mazique.Honoring Black womanhood—bold, timeless, and museum-worthy. photo credit: Diane Kaffkae
SYNOPSIS – For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange
A groundbreaking work in American theatre, This presentation is a choreopoem—a fusion of poetry, dance, music, and drama—that gives voice to the raw, unfiltered experiences of seven Black women. Each woman, known only by a color, weaves together her personal journey through love, loss, empowerment, struggle, and resilience.
Set in a visually striking “night at the museum” concept, these women step in and out of life-size portrait frames, reclaiming their stories and identities in bold, living color. With the rhythmic heartbeat of a live African drummer guiding their truth-telling, the stage becomes a sacred space for healing, celebration, and sisterhood.
The theatre will showcase pieces by black, women artists, curated by Dana Todd Pope of Women’s Live Artist Studio. The art will be available for purchase throughout the show’s run.
In a time when Black voices are increasingly marginalized, this production stands as an act of affirmation and resistance. It is a reminder that storytelling is survival, that communal healing is necessary, and that Black women’s voices — when lifted together—cannot be erased.
Ntozake Shange’s timeless masterpiece is as urgent today as it was at its debut—an unflinching, poetic exploration of what it means to be Black, a woman, and free.
CAST
Lady in Red, R.C. Riley, Villa Park, IL
Lady in Brown, Abriah Serenity, South Holland, IL
Lady in Yellow, Cayla Johnson, Chicago, IL
Lady in Green, Liane Williams, Chicago, IL
Lady in Orange, Jazmine Mazique, Chicago, IL
Lady in Blue, Kallie Givens, Chicago, IL
Lady in Purple, Prosperity White, Calumet City, IL
Lady in Blue u/s, A'Keisha Lee, Chicago, IL
Lady in Purple u/s, Elaine Landrum, Harvey, IL
Featured Dancer, Jaelynn Selph, Flossmoor, IL
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PRODUCTION STAFF
Director, Cordaro Johnson, Chicago, IL
Assistant Director, Kyna Simpson
Assistant to the Director, Crystal Phillips-Pierce, Olympia Fields, IL
Music Director/Performer, T. Ayo Alston
Intern AD, Daryn McElroy
Scene Design, Russ Hoganson, Homewood, IL
Lighting Designer, Levi Wilkins
Sound Design, Ron Edwards, Chicago Heights, IL
Lead Construction, Matt Jednoroz, Schererville, IN
Costume Designer, Terri Devine, Orland Park, IL
Stage Manager, Hannah Leonard
Props/Decor Lead, Arlene Freeman, South Holland, IL
Jazmine Mazique & Liane Williams. Living art. Moving history. Black women centered in the frame. photo credit: Diane KaffkaP
Prosperity White. When Black women take up space, history listens! photo credit: Diane Kaffka
Kallie Givens & Abriah Serenity, Where the body becomes the brushstroke and culture is the canvas. photo credit: Diane Kaffka
These are not just poses. These are stories. photo credit: Diane Kaffka
R.C. Riley. From the stage to the museum wall—this is legacy. photo credit: Diane Kaffka
Jaelynn Selph. Art that breathes. History that moves photo credit: Diana Kaffka
The Drama Group is pleased to be a member of Southland Arts with 26 local arts organizations. See details at www.southlandarts.org.
“A Bridge to a Colorful Joyful World.”
The Drama Group's remaining 95th season:
April 2026
June 2026
August 2026
Kids Camp 2026
