The Oberon Book of Monologues for Black Actors_Men_Classical and Contemporary Speeches From Black British Plays by Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway & Kwame Kwei-Armah

Author:Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway & Kwame Kwei-Armah [Hodge-Dallaway, Simeilia & Kwei-Armah, Kwame]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Performing Arts, Monologues & Scenes
ISBN: 9781783190577
Google: bSfkngEACAAJ
Amazon: 1783190574
Goodreads: 18492528
Publisher: Oberon Books
Published: 2013-06-15T18:31:43+00:00

From

BLACKTA

by Nathaniel Martello-White

Blackta premiered at the Young Vic Theatre in London on 26 October 2012, directed by David Lan (Artistic Director of the Young Vic), with the following cast: Anthony Walsh (Brown), Javone Prince (Dull Brown), Daniel Francis (Black), Howard Charles (Yellow), Leo Wringer (Older Black) and Michael Oku (Younger Black).

Blackta explores the lack of roles for Black British actors in London. The play takes place in a surreal audition room as six black actors of varying complexions all compete for their big break, ‘the greenest of green light’. As the play unfolds, the competitiveness between the men is pushed to the limit which ultimately leads to conflict, insecurity and depression.

About the Playwright

British actor-turned-writer Nathaniel Martello-White was born in London and trained at RADA in London. Martello-White is a very talented actor, best known for his performance in Brother Size by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson and Oxford Street at the Royal Court Theatre. Blackta is Nathaniel’s first stage play.

Summary (Extract)

BROWN is described in the play as ‘a radical’. He believes that he has created ‘the thing’, an alternative approach to achieving success. At this point in the play, Black feels beaten by the audition process; he has not succeeded in getting any green lights. Brown attempts to get Black to see the bigger picture.

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