Smile, Goddamnit, Smile
In an absurdly entertaining world of surrealism and minstrelsy, the play follows the turbulent relationship between the personification of a Black woman’s two inner voices, African and American. Having had a nightmare about receiving upsetting news from their Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, African finds American writing a love letter to her unrequited love, America. When the two receive news about their aunt and uncle’s impending death, it becomes clear that the journey to see them at their deathbeds won’t happen without an epic fight.
Inspired by W.E.B. DuBois’ thoughts on “double consciousness,” playwright Zola Dee’s incisive and provocative new play illustrates a portal into the Black female psyche that sheds new light on race and feminism in post-2020 America.
Show
Information
October 12 - November 17
Previews: October 5, 6 & 11
Run time: TBD
Theater is for everyone.
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Age Advisory: 16+ years old.
Some language in this production
may be inappropriate for children under 16.
LOCATION:
Skylight Theatre
1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
Box Office: (213) 761-7061
boxoffice@skylighttheatre.org
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Follows immediately after selected performances. Guests without day-of performance tickets enter during a break after the play has ended.
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