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When Black Boys Die

First Preview: Feb 18, 2015
Opening Date: Feb 18, 2015
Closing Date: Mar 22, 2015
Running Time: 01:25
When Black Boys Die
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"When Black Boys Die," written and directed by William Electric Black, is a drama about a teenage girl's journey as she tries to understand the madness of gun violence that has killed her brother and consumed her mother (and so many other mothers who have also lost their sons to inner city violence).
It is the second in a series of five plays by William Electric Black, to be collectively called "GUNPLAYS," that address inner city violence and guns.

William Electric Black (a.k.a. Ian Ellis James) is a multiple Emmy Award winner and former writer for Sesame Street.
This production is especially intended for high school audiences.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Off-Off BroadwayPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Counter 43".

  • Parking

    SVI Permit.

  • Curb Ramps

    All corners.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Restroom

    Unisex: Lobby. Lightweight door 33". Stall 66" x 68". Commode 19". Grab bars.

  • Seating

    Four Theatres: Three on lobby-level (one seating 240, two seating 99 each), one in basement (seats 65). No fixed seating in any of the theaters.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: For access to basement theater. Lift for one person using wheelchair and one ambulatory person. Operated with key by house manager.

  • Telephone

    Lobby. Coin slot 61". Cord 29".

  • Entrance

    Ground level. Double doors in series (each 36"). Easy to operate with adequate maneuvering space.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

  • Water Fountain

    None.

  • Assisted Listening System

    None.

  • Wheelchair Info

    No fixed seating in any of the theaters.

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