LIFECYCLE OF A BLACKBERRY is a new devised play starring Morgan M. Younge which honors the stories of Black Appalachian women and girls, using as inspiration the books Blackberries, Blackberries, Birds of Opulence, and Perfect Black, written by Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal E. Wilkinson, founding member of the Affrilachian Poet movement. This show is a rare opportunity for audiences to get to see three different types of books - poetry, short stories, and novel - combined into one theatrical experience. Wilkinson’s works are centered around the black experience and feminism and art. Her words in storytelling create dynamic pictures of women's lives and the characters make you believe you know these women and her stories have the power to captivate and connect people from all walks of life.
Presented by Looking for Lilith Theatre Company, Guest Artists in Residence with UVA Department of Drama,
supported by UVA Arts & the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts.
For more about the production, visit Looking for Lilith's website.