Chiaroscuro

Opening Date: May 26, 2025

Closing Date: Jun 22, 2025

https://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/chiaroscuro-aishah-rahman

Playing @

The Flea

20 Thomas Street New York City, NY 10013

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Chiaroscuro, written by Black Arts Movement writer Aishah Rahman, is named after the Italian artistic term referring to a stark contrast between dark and light. The play explores the social implications of such contrast as it relates skin color, specifically within the Black community. The play is set on a love boat-type cruise ship for Black singles where "pretty" means light-skinned, all the men are dark and Papa Legba, the African trickster spirit, is disguised as a ship steward.

Off Broadway Play - Drama

Director

abigail jean-baptiste

Written by

Aishah Rahman

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Wheelchair accessible seats may be reserved prior to each performance with the box office. Guest Productions may have different instructions for arranging accessible accommodations and should be contacted directly.

Seating

Seats 75.

Elevator\Escalator

Yes

Restroom

Gender-neutral bathrooms

Assisted Listening System

Assistive listening devices are available at the box office prior to all performances.

Visual Assistance

None.

Folding Armrests

None

Directions Subway

A/C/E, 1/2/3, and J/M/Z to Chambers Street, the N/Q to Canal Street and the R/W and 4/5/6 to City Hall.

Directions Bus

The closest bus service is the M6.

Parking

Limited free street parking is available on Thomas Street, Monday-Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday & Sunday. You can also view and reserve parking at some local garages via ParkWhiz.

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