Both, And: A Play about Laughing while Black

Tea Johnson, an activist exhausted by her work in the world, falls asleep one night only to wake up into an alternate reality game show entitled “Name That Laugh”. A mysterious yet playful persona takes Tea on a surprising journey, teaching Tea that laughter helps us bend so we will not break. The world of clown, dreams, and reality collide in this show about laughing while black.

production team

carolyn ratteray