Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey
produced by Santa Fe Playhouse
Written and performed by Debra Ann Byrd
Directed by Tina Packer
July 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 pm • July 13 at 2:00 pm
From her ancestral lineage to her arrival at a metaphorical crossroad, Debra Ann Byrd presents a tour-de-force journey of her living memoir in Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey. Shakespeare aficionados will love how she weaves the Bard’s words into her own, but one doesn’t have to be a Shakespeare fan to appreciate Byrd’s poignant telling of her own story. Interspersed with verses from Othello and dynamic song and speeches, Byrd bares her soul in this vulnerable, personal, and resonant story of perseverance, discovery, and unconditional love. Directed by Shakespeare & Company founder Tina Packer and written by and starring the Founding Artistic Director of the Harlem Shakespeare Festival Debra Ann Byrd.
Content Advisory: The show discusses topics and personal stories of rape, trauma, and suicidal ideation. Themes of racism, class and gender are explored. Please be advised that a prop gun and gunshot sound cue will occur on stage during this play. These occurrences may not be suited for some audience members. Recommended for ages 13+.