
If you haven't read the legendary stage play
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf
, pick it up today. The play, which was written by
Ntozake Shange
, is one of the most important pieces in American theater.
For Colored Girls
debuted in 1975, dealing with abortion, rape and relationships. Structured as a collection of 20 poems, the cast is only named by the colors in the rainbow (Lady in White, Lady in Brown, Lady in Blue).
For Colored Girls
was a PBS special in 1982, starring
Alfre Woodard
and
Lynn Whitfield
.
Lionsgate recently acquired the rights to make the play a movie. Considering the heavy content, which is still relevant today, I hope whoever signs on to do the film picks passionate, trained and seasoned actresses. I don't want to see a long music video.
I can imagine every Black actress will be clamoring for this movie.
Taraji P. Henson
,
Paula Patton
,
Regina King
,
Sophie Okonedo
and the up and coming
Nicole Baharie
would be good choices. Also, I'd like to see what someone like
Meagan Good
could do with a good role if given a chance.
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