Black Gems & Spirit of Colored Girls Night
Thursday, August 20 6:30 PM – Open Table: Gems of Black Theater 7:30 PM – Black Gems & Spirit of Colored Girls Night
Time & Location
Aug 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, 142 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
About The Event
Tickets available on Festival Main Page
Thursday, August 20
6:30 PM – Open Table: Gems of Black Theater
7:30 PM – Black Gems & Spirit of Colored Girls Night
Thursday evening at the Sankofa Theatre Fest promises an immersive journey through conversation, performance, and music. The night launches with Open Table: Black Gems and the Spirit of Colored Girls, where guests are welcomed into a lively discussion and shorts celebrating the legacy of Ntozake Shange.
Audiences are then treated to compelling excerpts from For Colored Girls, performed by the North Star Players, showcasing the enduring impact of this iconic work. The energy builds with live music, featuring songs by Star Elise and a Shange-inspired poetic performance by Vanessa Ryland-Buntley and Reverend Dr. Melany Silas Chandler.