The Colored Museum

The story

Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.

Cast & crew

Danitra VanceMiss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds

Frederick Moore

Frederick Moorethe Slave, the Soldier

Linda HopkinsAunt Ethel

Suzzanne Douglasthe Girl, the Lady in Plaid

Victor Lovethe Guy

Kevin JacksonJunie Robinson

Reggie Montgomery

Reggie MontgomeryMiss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones

Vickilyn ReynoldsLaWanda, Mama

Loretta DevineJanine

Tommy Hollisthe Man, the Narrator

Pamala Tyson

Pamala TysonMedea

Phyllis Yvonne StickneyTopsy Washington