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During Black History Month, the New Federal Theatre is showcasing our stories through its Ancestral Voices Solo Festival, which is presenting solo productions every weekend. This coming weekend will be the final presentation of “Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed,” written and performed by Ingrid Griffith, at New Federal Theatre’s home at WP Theater (2161 Broadway and 76th Street).
“February is Black History Month and it calls for celebrating our history,” said Elizabeth Van Dyke, New Federal Theatre’s producing artistic director, who curated the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival to honor the voices of several ancestors whose lives had an important impact on the world. “At the moment, that is being erased and it is up to us to keep it in the forefront, to illuminate it, to treasure it, and to share it. They are trying to take away Black History Month, take away any reference to Black [culture]. We have a rich culture, ancestors who paved the way, so this is so apropos that we are celebrating our history, our culture, our beauty.
Previous productions from this festival included “Paul Robeson Remembered,” which starred Kevin Maynor as Robeson at a concert at Carnegie Hall, interspersed with monologues that highlighted dramatic moments in his life.
“Augusta!” featured Reneé Fleming and focused a spotlight on Augusta Savage, a Harlem Renaissance sculptor, educator, and civil rights activist. The show celebrated Savage’s life, art, and challenges.
“39 Steps Toward Freedom” featured Michael Green as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After being humiliated, King reflects on the 39 years that lead him to this crucial moment in time: as he prepares to return to Memphis.
“Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed” is about the first African American woman to run for the presidency of the U.S. In the 1960s and ’70s, she was called the Black Joan of Arc. She called herself “Fighting Shirley” as she faced off against the political machine in the name of justice.
In my 40 years as a theater critic, I have always found the New Federal Theatre productions to be exquisitely done, filled with Black pride, history, and something that always makes us be seen. This company has always made it their mission to spotlight our people, our voices, our history. A New Federal Theatre production is a life experience that will leave you educated, entertained, and grateful for the positive and at times profound telling of our stories — stories by Black playwrights and Black women playwrights, and productions that leave you speechless.
“Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and Unbowed” plays through March 2. For info, visit www.newfederaltheatre.org.
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