The Public Theater continues its 2018-2019 season with the world premiere of Ain't No Mo', written by Jordan E. Cooper and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb.
Performances are staged at the Public's LuEsther Hall.
(Photos by Joan Marcus)
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9 images Ain't No Mo' is a vibrant satirical odyssey portraying the great exodus of black Americans out of a country plagued with injustice. In a kaleidoscope of scenes of the moments before, during, and after this outrageous departure, Jordan E. Cooper’s masterful new work explores the value of black lives in a country hurtling away from the promise of a black president. Ain't No Mo' is a wildly imaginative and emotionally charged play.
We live in a racist country in case you had not noticed. And, perhaps more importantly, we live in a segregated city. For all the hue and cry about New York being a melting pot, the races here are tucked into their communities like kids in a nursery. If you don’t believe me go to any restaurant below 115th street and count the people of color. If restaurants are not your thing, try the theatre... Read more
