Wandaâs Picks for May 2021
Wandaâs Picks for May 2021
May 10, 2021
A stunning radio play adaptation of the 50-year-old debut novel by Toni Morrison, âThe Bluest Eye,â is epitomized in this painting. Protagonist Pecola Breedlove âis obsessed with Shirley Temple and a desire to have blue eyes,â according to the Aurora Theatre Company. The play explores âthe emotional depths of Black girlhood, the poisonous effects of racism, and the heartbreak of shame.âÂ
by Bay View Arts and Culture Editor Wanda Sabir
Happy Motherâs Day to all the mothers and motherkind who nurture and take care of our future citizens! As the pandemic continues to rage through our communities, we hope everyone stays safe and for those who have transcended this world: Aá¹£e, Aá¹£e, Aá¹£e-o. FYI: Libations for Prayers for African Ancestors of the Middle Passage is June 12, 9 a.m. PT, on Facebook @maafabayarea.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents Toni Morrison s THE BLUEST EYE
THE BLUEST EYE will be presented as an audio drama, consistent with Aurora’s reimagined digital 2020/2021 season due to the COVID-19 health crisis.by BWW News Desk
Aurora Theatre Company will continue its 29th season with Toni Morrison s THE BLUEST EYE, adapted by Lydia R. Diamond. Associate Artistic Director Dawn Monique Williams (Bull In A China Shop) directs this poignant drama about Black girlhood, the poisonous effects of racism, and the heartbreak of shame.
THE BLUEST EYE will be presented as an audio drama, consistent with Aurora s reimagined digital 2020/2021 season due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The audio drama opens April 9th, and will be available through Aurora s new membership program, and also for individual release.