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'...what the end will be' brings queer Black male experiences and vulnerabilities to Charlotte stageA play that debuted off-Broadway in New York has made its way to Charlotte. "...what the end will be" explores three generations of gay Black men living under one roof. Written by Mansa Ra, the play highlights men dealing with their vulnerabilities and grappling with their sexuality. WFAE’s Elvis Menayese spoke to the play’s director, James Webb, about how his real-life experiences shaped the production.
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The National Endowment for the Arts has terminated a $20,000 grant meant to help Charlotte's Three Bone Theatre stage three immigrant-centered plays by Chicano playwright Luis Alfaro.
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The first weekend of May is here, and if you're planning a date or a fun night out on the town, WFAE's First Friday Arts panel is highlighting some noteworthy arts and culture events coming up this month.
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A Greensboro hairstylist makes her stage debut with a dozen wigs she designed for Three Bone Theatre's "Jaja's African Hair Braiding."
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An updated retelling of Euripides' Greek tragedy "Medea" centers around a migrant family living in Los Angeles. The play debuts in Charlotte this month with a six-person, bilingual cast with immigrant roots.
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Playwright Keenan Scott II shares his motivation behind writing "Thoughts of a Colored Man," and why he used a style he calls "slam narrative." The play, which made its Charlotte debut this month, runs through May 19 at Three Bone Theatre.
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Community theaters have had a tough time rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic, but Charlotte's Three Bone Theatre says it's doing OK as the group prepares to open its new season at The Arts Factory this weekend.
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The one-act play at Charlotte's Three Bone Theatre features a lead actor with Down syndrome who also played the title role in the original 2018 off-Broadway production. The show revolves around three adult siblings on a road trip to their father's funeral.
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Toni Stone was the first woman to play pro baseball when she joined the Negro Leagues in 1953. A new play at Three Bone Theatre tells her story.
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At the center of the play 'Dot' is a 65-year-old woman with Alzheimer's. Her children, home for the holidays, must set aside differences to reckon with their mother's illness. We speak with the play's director and lead actress.