The Thoughts of a Colored Man ensemble cast currently features Emmy winner Dyllón Burnside, Bryan Terrell Clark, Da'Vinchi, Grammy nominee Luke James, Tony nominee Forrest McClendon, Grammy nominee Tristan Mack Wilds, and Esau Pritchett.ĭirected by Steve H. "Keenan Scott II is a bold new voice for now, and last night he exhibited the power and resilience of everyone who makes up the Broadway community." "It was a thrilling night for a Broadway audience to experience our play," said Thoughts of a Colored Man producer Brian Moreland. Scott is now expected to continue playing the role at least through the holiday weekend. In an effort to prevent another cancellation, however, the show's playwright Keenan Scott II opted to perform the role of Wisdom himself, script in hand. Thoughts of a Colored Man was on a similar trajectory, with three absent cast members (one who tested positive for Covid and two non-Covid-related illnesses) and only two trained understudies available to go on at last night's performance. Student attendees were: Josh Aguirre-Leon, Eden Bishop, Kristian Caraballo, Johari Fields, Lowkwong Filmore, Tijani George, Bashir Juwara, Ja’nay Orr, Esteban Trinidad, James Trust, and Zakee Suluki.Broadway productions have been canceling performances left and right, many forgoing all Christmas-week shows because of Covid-19 cases within companies. The trip was one of multiple student engagement opportunities organized by the Office of Student Leadership & Campus Life during the Fall 1 semester. Students should be on the lookout for other cultural engagements to come. Kristian Caraballo said, “it is important for a show like this to have a residency on Broadway,” so all young people can see examples of Men of Color they can look up to. Ja’nay felt that the experiences of the men in the play can easily resonate with women as well. Zakee Suluki relayed in detail how he saw his experience as a Black man living in New York City, his ambitions and dreams, portrayed in the play. It brought to light and life the complexities of emotions and depth of personalities that are often omitted in other portrayals of Men of Color.ĭuring the discussion, students brought us topics like the multiple dimensions of masculinity, institutional racism, male role models of Men of Color, the stigma of being a Person of Color, and the portrayal of stifled or lost potential of Men of Color in the play. Allen said, “there is not a Man of Color who has come across my personal life that I did not see in each of these particular characters.” The play resonated with everyone who attended. All participants saw parts of their own lives reflected in the characters’ experiences. The conversation about the play was very impactful. During a group discussion after the event, the attendees shared their thoughts and impressions about the theatrical experience. The critically acclaimed play reveals the experiences, hopes, and dreams of seven men. Marcus Allen, Director of Student Leadership & Campus Life Nestor Melendez, and Student LEADS Support Specialist Maryanne Sackarnoski, had a chance to attend Thoughts of a Colored Man on Broadway. On November 6, President Johnson and students from the United Men of Color (UMOC) and Women of G.R.I.T groups, accompanied by Professor of Political Science Dr.
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