A Black Theatre Workshop Production presented by NAC English Theatre’s Grand Acts of Theatre
Black and Blue Matters - Track 1: No One Gives a F**k About a Cop is a rap battle between Sammir Frederique, a Black teenager who was shot nine times by a police officer, and David Harrison, the white police officer who shot him.
This installation performance is an excerpt from Black and Blue Matters, a satirical, interactive Hip Hop musical written by Omari Newton and directed by Diane Roberts, that deconstructs the justice system, truth, white supremacy, and the nature of post/neo-colonial trauma. It will premiere Sylvan Adams Theatre, Montreal, Canada on February 20 – March 6, 2022. Then remounted at Azrieli Studio1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada on March 15 – March 27, 2022 – 8PM
So stay tuned! ;)
Teaser #1
Teaser #2
Teaser #3
Teaser #4
Behind the scenes footage of the teasers being filmed:
In the studio:
Artists:
Playwright, Lyricist Omari Newton
Director Diane Roberts
Performers Nindy Banks, Jaleesa Coligny, Justin Johnson, Troy Slocum, Tali Taliwa
Sound Designer, Composer Troy Slocum
Set and Costume Designer Nalo Soyini Bruce
Lighting Designer Tim Rodrigues
Choreographer Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé
Production Manager Hannah Kirby
Technical Director Tanner Harvey
Video George Allister (VideoCompany), Patrick Boivin (VideoCompany)
Assistant Director Lydie Dubuisson
Sound Engineer Rob Denton
Stage Manager Danielle Skene
Make up artist Mlle Geri
Assistant Costume Designer Courtney Moses Orbin
DJ Godfather D