Brian Copeland's Not A Genuine Black Man April 13, 2013

The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to bring the longest running solo show in San Francisco history, Brian Copeland's, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, to Marin County audiences. A unique opportunity to see this hit show on this side of the Golden Gate.

"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

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

"In 1972, the National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing Called San Leandro, California 'a racist bastion of white supremacy'. It was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS News and Newsweek covered the story. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings. And then, we moved to town." So writes Brian Copeland in his first solo show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, revealing a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Copeland explores how surroundings make us who we are.

Directed by David Ford, the show will play for one night only, Saturday April 13, 2013 @ 8pm in the Hoytt Theater at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd. San Rafael. Tickets may be purchased by phone 415.444.8000 or online

Copeland's memoir based on the show is now available nationwide. It received high critical acclaim from, among others, Publisher's Weekly, People, Ebony and The Boston Globe while reader reviewers on Amazon.com are calling it "The best book I've ever read." It was chosen as the 2009 selection for Silicon Valley Reads, a library sponsored program that encourages all Silicon Valley residents to read one book at the same time and engage in community wide discussions on its relevance. It is widely used in school and college courses. For more information on Copeland, please visit his website at www.briancopeland.com.

Official Website: http://www.marinjcc.org/events/2013/04/13/performing-arts/brian-copeland-not-a-genuine-black-man/