Description

Renowned African-American writer and performer, Carlyle Brown returns to The Music Hall with Acting Black, direct from his sold out Guthrie Studio performances.

Inspired by the styles and traditions of the likes of Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and the outrageous Lord Buckley, Acting Black is part spoken word, part stand-up comedy, part TED Talk and explores the roots of American racism and its consequences for all of us.

This show examines the appropriation of the African American narrative from a single night in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1828 to the racial conflicts we endure today. You will laugh out loud while simultaneously being hit in the gut. Come join the conversation.