The Minstrel Show Revisited interrogates and critiques the 19th Century black-faced entertainment genre whose legacy is still felt today and continues to play a significant role in cultural stereotyping.
The work addresses current racial issues while shining the light on racist aspects of American history that are difficult to discuss. By using the conventions of the 19th Century Minstrel Show, including the once common tradition of “black face,” Byrd and his remarkable dancers confront audiences with the past and present manifestations of racism and perpetuation of stereotypes embedded in American culture and tradition.
“The black-faced mask of minstrel shows is a lingering image from America's past that still inflicts wounds today through its psychic hold...In the future if we are to be free from its terrible grip we must confront it boldly and courageously by staring back into its face and laughing at the absurdity of its representation until it no longer has the power to hurt us. Only then will it be vanquished and we are free to be.” ----DONALD BYRD
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY @ 8 PM
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The Minstrel Show Revisited
First Preview: Oct 1, 2015
Opening Date: Oct 28, 2015
Closing Date: Oct 30, 2015
Running Time: 02:20
Playing @
NYU Skirball
566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Thursday 10/28 - Join us directly after performance for a post-show discussion and Q&A in conversation with Donald Byrd.
TDF Tickets Offers:
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Full-price tickets:
$30.00 - $55.00
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Reviews
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“Epic, vivid, and volatile, Minstrel Show hits its mark.”
-------Seattle Times -
“Epic, vivid, and volatile, Minstrel Show hits its mark.”
-------Seattle Times -
“Epic, vivid, and volatile, Minstrel Show hits its mark.”
-------Seattle Times -
“Epic, vivid, and volatile, Minstrel Show hits its mark.”
-------Seattle Times
Accessibility
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Box Office
Shagan Box Office in the lobby of NYU Skirball, 566 La Guardia Place (just south of Washington Square South).
Hours: Tues - Sat, noon to 6pm and two hours before show times. -
Seating
860 seats. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator. -
Assisted Listening System
Infrared listening devices available for most performances. Please make a request to the house staff upon arrival. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available on all levels.
