Thoughts of a Colored Man is a Rooted Theater Company production, presented in partnership with 651 ARTS.
Described as “A New American Play for a New Broadway”, Thoughts of a Colored Man celebrates the hopes, ambitions, joys, and triumphs of Black men in a world that often refuses to hear them.
Over the course of a single day in the pulsing heart of Brooklyn, the hopes, sorrows, fears, and joys of seven men reverberate far beyond the barbershops and basketball courts of their community. Vulnerable and vibrant, raw and alive — these are the Thoughts of a Colored Man.
Originally making its Broadway debut in 2021, Thoughts of a Colored Man weaves spoken word, slam poetry and rhythm into a mosaic of the inner lives of Black men. Described as “A New American Play for a New Broadway,” the piece celebrates the hopes, ambitions, joys, and triumphs of Black men in a world that often refuses to hear them. With the story taking place over the course of a single day in the pulsing heart of Brooklyn, the hopes, sorrows, fears, and joys of seven men reverberate far beyond the barbershops and basketball courts of their community. Directed by Tramane Harris, this iteration of Thoughts of a Colored Man will underscore the vulnerability, rawness and vibrance that captivated audiences and critics alike when the play first premiered.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Thoughts of a Colored Man is directed by Tramane Harris and stars Adrian Authur as Depression, Harvey Scott as Wisdom, Johnathan Burton as Lust, Ras Murphy as Love, Maleek Rae as Happiness, Skyler James as Anger, and Steven Strickland as Passion.
ABOUT ROOTED THEATER COMPANY:
Rooted Theater Company, founded in 2013, is the premier theater in East New York, Brooklyn. Dedicated to producing socially relevant theater based on community experiences, Rooted engages, challenges, and inspires audiences through productions ranging from the classics to new and emerging works. Their programming encourages social consciousness through Real, Open, and Objective Theater Education, celebrating the diversity of the community’s roots, present struggles, and future successes through intentional theater.
Accessibility
Masks are strongly recommended and will be available at the box office.
651 ARTS will provide dispersed wheelchair seating, large-print materials, and scalable materials upon request. For questions about our Accessibility accommodations, please contact us at accessibility@651arts.org.