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IN THE RED & BROWN WATER
FEBRUARY 13-16, 2025
written by Tarell Alvin McCraney
directed by Le'Vonte Herbert
America's most nationally award-winning collegiate theatre company presents Academy Award winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney's In the Red & Brown Water. The story center's on Oya, who is just beginning life as a woman. She must choose between her family or her future as she grapples with what it means to be loved -- and what she is willing to sacrifice for it. Don't miss this epic drama infused with music, bold comedy and raw emotion this Valentines Day Weekend!
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* In the Red & Brown Water contains very strong adult and explicit language and situations. It also contains haze/fog and acts of violence. This production is not appropriate for ages 16 & under without adult supervision. *
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
