"Yellowman" is a two-character play by Dael Orlandersmith, and was a 2002 Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama. The story focuses on the nuances of colorism in the Black community, particularly in the South, from the perspective of a dark skinned woman and a light skinned man. The audience watched their journey from childhood to college. The director did not want to specify a time period, but instead wanted to focus on color. I served as Costume Designer for this production, which performed at Arena Players Theater in October 2017.
"Mother Odelia" from Yellowman"Yellowman" is a two-character play focusing on the nuances of colorism in the Black community. This actress, who plays Alma and her mother Odelia, is wearing costume pieces that were borrowed and altered.
"Gene the Great" from Yellowman"Yellowman" is a two-character play focusing on the nuances of colorism in the Black community. This actor represents the character Gene, who is wearing costume pieces that were borrowed and altered.
"Broken Forever" from Yellowman"Yellowman" is a two-character play focusing on the nuances of colorism in the Black community. These characters, Alma and Gene, were getting married, but due to an altercation, the play ends with Gene in jail. All costume pieces were purchased or borrowed.
