This weekend, Essential Theatre brings Charles Randolph-Wright’s critically-acclaimed play to life at the Charles Winter Wood auditorium.“Blue” tells the story of the Clarks, a wealthy black family that runs a successful funeral home business in a small South Carolina town. From the outside, the Clarks seem to have the very best in life: money, a beautiful home, and widespread respect. However, a dark family secret threatens to unravel that picture-perfect image.
The performance features soulful jazz music, singing, and rich comedy. It is directed by Professor Luther D. Wells, chair of FAMU’s Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre.
This weekend’s show times are: Saturday, Mar. 28 (2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, Mar. 29 (2:00 p.m.).