For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy

Play

Writers: Ryan Calais Cameron

Overview

Show Information

Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2021
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
England, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
All-Male Cast, College/University, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult characters

Synopsis

Six young Black men have come together in a form of group therapy, unearthing the experiences and emotional states that have led them to this moment. For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy is a “Black boy fantasia”, exploring the pressured placed on Black men that contribute to the emotional and mental trauma suffered by the community, which leads to the threat of additional Black suicides. Through exploring their hardships, the men find a way to love themselves, and one another, recognizing the King that is within. With themes of heartache, confusion, rage, desires, and joy, For Black Boys… is an incredible feature for a strong cast of six Black men who can tell joyful and brutal stories through poetic text, music, and movement.

Lead Characters


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