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Not a Genuine Black Man

Actors Theatre Center

August 1-October 12, 2008

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Not a Genuine Black Man or, How I claimed My Piece of Ground in the Lily-White Suburbs. Written by and starring Brian Copeland. Based on Brian Copeland’s (The Bucket List, The Brian Copeland Show KGO-RADIO), life, Not A Genuine Black Man challenges the ideas of what it means to be black, while exploring Brian’s childhood growing up the only black child in San Leandro, California. During the course of the evening, Copeland plays 20 or more characters in a tour-de-force to create his struggle. Some proceeds benefit ATC’s 2008-09 Season!

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  Tickets: $35

  Info Phone: 408-985-5500

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  August 1-October 12, 2008

  Times:
  Thurs-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 3pm
  No show Sun 8/17
  
  EXTENDED DATES:
  Sun 9/28, 10/5 & 10/12 ONLY: 3pm

• Venue Info

  Historic Hoover Theater

  1635 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95126

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  The Primary Parking lot for the Historic Hoover Theater is located on the Southeast side of campus at Park Avenue and Sandringham Way. Alternate parking may be found at the lot located on the Southwest side of campus on Naglee Avenue. Parking is free of charge.

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  • Event Name: Not a Genuine Black Man
    "A Genuine Black Man Who Entertains!"
    Review posted by: Larry from Fremont, CA, Aug 04, 2008
    

    Our family happily attended this excellent one-man show over the weekend. Brian shared a wide variety of his experiences growing up in a middle-class Black American family from the 1960's to present.... Expand

    Our family happily attended this excellent one-man show over the weekend. Brian shared a wide variety of his experiences growing up in a middle-class Black American family from the 1960's to present. He told stories that ranged from shocking to side-splitting using colorful imagery and engrossing characterizations from his life experience. This is a very personal show and Brian is a talented and intelligent storyteller. Our audience was emotionally moved by the sometimes tragic circumstances that Brian shared, but was offered many opportunities for comic relief during this fast paced show. The Hoover Theatre is an elegant and comfortable venue. I thank Actor's Theatre Center and Brian for bringing this important presentation to San Jose. It is easy to understand why Mr. Copeland has been so successful in his life...he is likeable, intelligent and courageous in sharing his story Collapse

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