Brian Copeland- Not a Genuine Black Man September 11, 2008

Not a Genuine Black Man
Written and Performed by Brian Copeland
Directed by David Ford
Thursday, September 11 8:00pm
$25.00 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors
Buy tickets at TicketWeb or by calling 415.383.9600

ONE NIGHT ONLY! - don't miss the opportunity to see Brian Copeland's smash Off Broadway hit, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN.

Brian Copeland's first solo show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. Congressional hearings were held. The next year, the then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings make us who we are. Come see what all the shouting is about!

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SHOW

"Copeland's ability to captivate an audience rivals many a celebrated solo predecessor from Ruth Draper to Spalding Gray to Whoopi Goldberg -Copeland is a GENUINE discovery!" -Los Angeles Times

"..a beautiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who's ever felt out of place." -San Francisco Chronicle

"..engaging...Copeland knows how to spin a dramatic yarn." -New York Times

"Copeland's blend of comedy and pathos is easily digestible by black and white audiences alike; he could potentially become the next Cosby." -Broadway.com

Official Website: http://www.142throckmortontheatre.org