Rhapsody in Black - Feb. 14 & 15
High School Matinee
Please note: Seats available for both performances
Written and performed by LeLand Gantt and directed by Estelle Parsons, this one-man show explores the actor’s personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America. The story follows him from an underprivileged childhood in a rough working-class neighborhood, to a teenager experimenting with crime and drugs, to a scholastic achiever and ultimately to an actor with a career that lands him in situations where he is the only African American in the room. Charming and self-deprecatingly funny, Gantt imbues every word from his mouth with the passion and poignancy of a preacher speaking the gospel.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10am & Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10am (snow date: Friday, February 16)
Running Time: 75 minutes (60 minutes of performance plus post-show Q&A with actor)
Resources: Teacher study guide provided
Reservations and Other Information
- For 23-24, admission is free to all performances and reservations are required. To make a reservation for your school group or for additional details, contact Kim Engel at 518-442-5738 or [email protected].
- Resource materials are generally available approximately one month in advance of the shows. Directions and bus information are provided with these materials.
- Guided campus, Performing Arts Center and Art Museum tours as well as other activities like departmental meetings, class observations and lunch in the Campus Center are possible when your group is on campus. More information is provided upon request.
- Home school students and parents are welcome.
Support provided by University Auxiliary Services and the Alumni Association.