MARCH 2-5, 2023
BROWN MEMORIAL HALL MAINSTAGE THEATER
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
The critically acclaimed NSU Theatre Company, under the direction of award-winning director Professor Anthony Mark Stockard, presents the American Collegiate Premiere of the landmark Broadway production Thoughts of a Colored Man. Infused with poetry, music, comedy and drama -- this unforgettable exploration into what it means to be a man of color in the 21st century is an experience you don’t want to miss!
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Last season on Broadway Thoughts of a Colored Man became the first Broadway show in history written and directed by black men with a black man in the lead role. NSU Theatre Company will be welcoming the playwright Keenan Scott II to campus for talkbacks after select performances.
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**This production contains very strong adult situations and language. Children under 16 are not recommend.**
NSU's Nationally Acclaimed, Award-Winning Theatre Company
Under the direction of award-winning actor, director and educator Professor Anthony Mark Stockard, NSU Theatre Company is the producing organization for theatrical productions at Norfolk State University. The company has garnered wide-spread audience acclaim, multiple national honors and awards for excellence.
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The mission of Norfolk State University Theatre Company is to serve as cultural ambassadors for Norfolk State University and diversify theatrical offerings within our region. This mission is accomplished by providing University students and the community with professional-grade theatrical experiences that are about or told through the lens of people from the African diaspora.
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In 2016, NSU Theatre Company became the first HBCU Theatre Program and one of few undergraduate programs in the nation to form a professional partnership agreement with a professional Equity company. This partnership with Virginia Stage Company provides annual professional collaborations and training opportunities for participants. Since then, similar partnerships have been established with Virginia Arts Festival and Zeider's American Dream Theatre.
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NATIONAL AWARD WINNER! DISTINGUISHED
PERFORMANCE BY AN
ACTOR IN A PLAY
Kennedy Center American
College Theatre Festival
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER! DISTINGUISHED
PERFORMANCE &
PRODUCTION ENSEMBLE
The HBCU Awards
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER!
BEST FINE ARTS PROGRAM
The National Black
Theatre Festival
MULTIPLE NATIONAL SELECTIONS!
OFFICIAL FESTIVAL
SELECTION
NATIONAL AWARD WINNER!
SUSTAINED EXCELENCE
FOR UNDERGRADUATE
ACTING TRAINING
University Resident
Theatre Association
Norfolk Theatre Festival
HISTORIC INAUGURAL PARTICIANT! OFFICIAL FESTIVAL
PRODUCTION
