‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ coming up at Roxy Regional Theatre

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Rediscover oneself with Thoughts of a Colored Man, Keenan Scott II’s daringly universal new play celebrating the hopes, ambitions, joys and triumphs of Black men in a world that often refuses to hear them, opening at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 pm.

Through the storytelling style of slam narrative, Thoughts of a Colored Man fuses spoken word, slam poetry, and rhythm to explore the vibrant inner lives of seven Black men living in Brooklyn, identified only by the traits they embody: Lust, Love, Depression, Happiness, Wisdom, Anger and Passion.

One of them, a finance director, leaves his luxurious condo to jog around their rapidly gentrifying neighborhood, just as a grocery-store clerk is starting another soul-crushing shift.  At the bus stop, two best friends debate the intricacies of modern dating, while a basketball coach at the youth center grapples with his unrealized potential. At the hospital, a teacher and his father-in-law welcome a new life.  And at the barbershop, the whole group meets for cuts and conversation as sparks fly over questions of identity and community.

Starring Jaylan Downes, Corey Finley, Branden R. Mangan, Denzel McCausland, Elliott Winston Robinson, Rosha Washington and Shawn Whitsell, Thoughts of A Colored Man is directed by Deonté L. Warren and features costume design by Eboné Amos, percussive musical accompaniment by Bernard Lott, original artwork by Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun, sound and light design by Kenneth L. Waters Jr., and original music by hip-hop artist ProphaSee.

Please note: This production contains haze, strobe lighting effects, adult content and strong language which may not be suitable for all audiences.

On Sunday, Feb. 4, the director and cast will be in conversation at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center (200 S Second Street, Clarksville) as part of the museum’s “Sundays at 3:00” free lecture series.  Director Deonté L. Warren will lead the conversation through questions with the actors about their characters, as well as their own personal challenges and hopes as Black men and artists.

In addition, all Thursday performances of Thoughts of a Colored Man will feature a talkback after the show with the director and cast.

Performances run Feb. 8 through Feb. 24 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, with 2 pm matinees on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.  In keeping with the theatre’s pay-what-you-can opening night tradition, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular price will go on sale at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 8, for a $5 minimum donation.

Tickets are $35 (adults) and $15 (ages 10 and under) and may be reserved online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at (931) 645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to performances).

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