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theatre: “BlackTop Sky” challenges stereotypes of the homeless
“BlackTop Sky” tells the gritty story of life in the projects, a part of town often filled with decrepit housing and crime. This drama comes to life in the intimate atmosphere of Unicorn Theatre’s Jerome Stage, with the audience sitting three feet from the action. When a 20-something year old Ida loses her keys and realizes a young homeless man, Klass, found them, she is forced to face her fears and confront him. Her well-to-do boyfriend, Wynn, doesn’t like her communicating with the dirty “pigeon” of a man Klass appears to be. Kansas City native playwright Christina Anderson’s world premiere comes alive when the stories of Ida, Klass and Wynn unravel, leaving audiences speechless. Anderson challenges the stereotypes associated with black homeless men and provokes audiences to change their “I’m better than … Read entire article »
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