Become a member and save up to 70% on tickets to theatre, dance and music. See if you qualify to join TDF.

Mission
History
Financial Statements
Media Center
Staff
Employment
Contact
heart iconDonate Tickets iconTickets
01
Discount Ticket Programs
TDF Membership Program
TKTS by TDF
Go Off-Off and Beyond
02
What's On Stage
TDF Stages
Show Finder
Theatre Dictionary
Masters of the Stage
Buy Tickets
03
Accessibility Services
TDF Accessibility Programs
TDF Autism Friendly Performances
Accessibility Grants
04
School and Community Programs
TDF Education Programs
TDF Public Engagement Programs
05
For The Makers
Sell Tickets Through TDF
TDF Costume Collection Programs
Research & Development
TDF Grants and Marketing Tools
TDF Training and Professional Development
Services for Theatre Companies
Services for Dance Companies
Support Materials
06
Support TDF
Donate
Legacy Circle
TDF Champions
Celebrations and Other Events
Corporate Partnerships
Our Donors
Other Ways to Give

Show Finder

Chiaroscuro

Opening Date: May 26, 2025

Closing Date: Jun 22, 2025

Chiaroscuro
https://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/chiaroscuro-aishah-rahman Show Site Icon

Playing @

The Flea

20 Thomas Street New York City, NY 10013

View on map
View theatre details
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

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Browse other listings

Listed atTKTS

Never

See TKTS Live

Full-price tickets

Coming soon

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Info

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.

You Might Also Like
Amerikin

Amerikin
Angels Among Us

Angels Among Us
The Antiquities

The Antiquities
Babe

Babe
Arrow right

Browse all shows

 

close

Public Transportation

Subway Icon

By 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.

Bus Icon

By Bus:

The closest bus service is the M6.