Boston Court Pasadena presents “Both And (A Play About Laughing While Black),” an extraordinary piece of theater conceived, written, and performed by Carolyn Ratteray, opening on Thursday, April 7, at 8 p.m.
“Through clowning, poetic text, and a tour-de-force performance, the play deeply investigates the nucleus of Black joy,” Boston Court said in announcing the play. “As her mother is dying, Teayanna finds herself in a netherworld between life and death, struggling to help her mother cross over. The journey reveals the wisdom of the ancestors, invokes the legacy of the Middle Passage, and unfolds the surprising secrets within her mother’s purse. This unique and powerful story, rich with humor, raw honesty, and passion, becomes a brilliant meditation on how to reconnect with joy.”
“Both And” runs at Boston Court up to May 15. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the play begins at 8 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
All audience members are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 before entering the building. Patrons are encouraged to have their COVID-19 vaccination updated, and boosted if eligible. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious purposes, you may show proof of negative PCR test, taken no earlier than 48-hours prior to the event.
Tickets are $15 to $20. For tickets, visit www.bostoncourtpasadena.org/
For more information, call (626) 683-6801.
Boston Court Pasadena is at 70 N. Mentor Ave.
