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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel Mckenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
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LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n       \nPhotos by Jason K. Walz
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LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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