SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE IS ALMOST SOLD OUT. IF YOU HAVE YET TO GET YOUR TICKETS THEN THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE
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Presents
The return of the longest touring play in black theatre history!
It’s the critically acclaimed Thomas Meloncon’s
THE DIARY OF BLACK MEN
“How Do You Love A Black Woman?”
Starring
Tommy Ford and Carl Payne
(from the Martin Lawrence Sitcom)
“MARTIN”
ONLY LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN FOR SATURDAY NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE. THERE IS AN OFFICIAL MEET AND GREET AFTER PARTY WITH THE STARS AND CAST IN THE BEAUTIFUL FOUNTAIN BLU BALLROOM UPSTAIRS ON SITE AT QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
ABOUT THE PLAY
The phenomenon known as "The Diary of Black Men" is an exciting and tantalizing theatrical production that has played to sold-out audiences in the U. S., United Kingdom and Canada `for nearly a quarter century. Written by Houstonian Thomas Meloncon, this choreopoem has stood the test of time and is the longest touring and most successful stage play in Black theatre history.
"They were spellbound in New York. Emotions ran high in Chicago, the audience begged for more in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. The acting is raw and powerful! There will be tears, laughter, anger, and joy".
The plays subtitle "How do you love a Black woman?" provokes thoughts of a historical nature and magnitude. Originally penned in the late 70's, this newly updated version addresses the issues of love, trust and black family values that have long been discussed cross-culturally, by economists, politicians, theologians, social scientists and the like, thus making the black man, in the words of Mr. Meloncon, "...the most talked about animal in America." This observation could very well be the catalyst that has consistently packed venues in every corner of this country and abroad. The play attempts to address that statement and the aforementioned question of black love through a series of vignettes and scenarios examining the relationships between Black men and women using six male stereotypes: The Player, a Blue Collar Worker, a Militant, an Urban Professional and Intellect, a Black Muslim, and a Pimp.
"I'm the most talked about man in America...the black man. Haunted and backed up against the wall by researchers and writers..." - Excerpt from The Diary of Black Men
The show is a remarkable presentation that passionately combines prose, poetry and dance that complements each other in a highly dramatic style. It has always been a revolutionary piece that passionately delivers art and social commentary creating an emotional response from its audience. It opens with the men perched upon pedestals in tableau. As the warm specials individually illuminates the men, they all, being true to their stereotype and character, offer their pitch to impress the lone female character in the play. The Muslim for instance, offers protection, but with it goes submission. "Come my sister, learn your place as my wife." The Player, a glib smooth operator claims, "I am all man, from head to toe." The Working Man boasts that he "always supports his family." The Militant says he's "not the problem but he is the solution." The Intellectual claims to possess "the three main ingredients any Black woman seeks in a Black man: education, intelligence, and a solid bank account." Slick, a new-age pimp, promises a better way of life brimmed with excitement and romance. The plays' one female character is an exceptional dancer, represents Black women but has no speaking part in the production.
The Diary of Black Men is a justly redeeming morality play laced with comedy and lots of revealing and provocative talk about Black men and their voice in the Human conversation.
REGULAR TICKET PRICES:
REGULAR TICKET PRICES:
VIP ORCHESTRA: $75
The best seats in the house are reserved for our VIP clients. Price includes wristband access to the “Meet and Greet After Party” with the cast with complimentary finger foods.
PLATINUM ORCHESTRA: $65
GOLD ORCHESTRA: $55
SILVER MEZZ: $45
BRONZE MEZZ: $35
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CHARGE BY PHONE: 416.226.4477
Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princess Blvd, Exhibition Grounds, Toronto
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