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Overview
Funnyhouse of a Negro is a modern classic about the student Sarah, a young Black woman living in New York City, and her search for her identity in a complex, warring, and fractured world. This search is manifested in Sarah's many selves: Queen Victoria, the Duchess of Hapsburg, Patrice Lumumba, and Jesus Christ. Performed by colleges worldwide, Adrienne Kennedy's landmark play continues to resonate with each new generation.
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Cautions
- Intense Adult Themes
Details
- Genre: Experimental
- Time Period: Not Applicable
- Cast Attributes: Multicultural Casting
- Target Audience: Adult
Authors
Adrienne Kennedy
Award-winning playwright, lecturer and author Adrienne Kennedy was born in Pittsburgh in 1931 and attended Ohio State University. Her plays include Funnyhouse of a Negro (Obie Award, Petit Odeon directed by Jean Marie Serreau), June and Jean in Concert (Obie Award), Sun (Comm ...