It ain't easy comin' up Black not to mention female, in these so-called United States. Have you ever considered how difficult it is to cultivate a healthy self-image growing up surrounded by the superficial din of white media? In Black Girl Ugly Courtney Dowe, Li’l T. and Chiquita Brooks take you into the collective subconscious of Black Girls trying to hold fast to their love of self. BLACK GIRL UGLY June 10th through June 26th 2010 Weekends only: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm (door at 7:30pm) show at 7:30 pm on Saturday, the 26th (door at 7pm) Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance at www.fabnyc.org $10 for seniors & students Advance tickets or reservations recommended! For reservations: 212-777-4280 or blackgirlugly@gmail.com Featuring: Chiquita Brooks, Courtney Dowe & Li’l T Ashley Brockington, along with Black Grrrlz R Dee-Licious Productions, presents the third installment of Black Girl Ugly. www.offoffonline.com called 2009’s Black Girl Ugly “…touching, amusing and ultimately thought provoking…” Ashley is a member of the WOW café theatre collective that is celebrating its 30th year. Co-producer of the Rivers of Honey cabaret that features women and transgender people of color, Ashley is also the co-creator of The Cabaret Cataplexy, a show that features performance art, costume design & music within a community of emerging and evolving artists. WOW café theatre, 59-61 East 4th Street, Between Bowery & 2nd Ave., New York 4th Floor F Train to Second Ave., or W/R train to Eighth St or 6 train to Bleeker
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