FUNNYHOUSE OF A NEGRO
by Adrienne Kennedy
directed by Billie Allen
January 11 - February 12, 2006

FUNNYHOUSE OF A NEGRO is Adrienne Kennedy's first performed and best known work.  This play launched her career as one of the most respected playwrights of the American stage.  FUNNYHOUSE received a 1964 OBIE Award for most distinguished play. The play chronicles the last hours in the life of Sarah, a young Black woman who is troubled by race and identity issues and is struggling with self-hatred and alienation from the mainstream culture. The production will be directed by acclaimed actor/director Billie Allen, who originated the role of Sarah in 1964.

January 11 - February 12, 2006
Wednesday - Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm

The HSA Theatre
645 St. Nicholas Ave (@ 141st Street)
Take the A, B, C or D train to 145th Street
Exit at the back of the train and walk 1 block south

For Tickets call Smarttix at
(212) 868-4444 or www.Smarttix.com
This production is made possible with the support of the following funders: