'Bad Kreyòl' details the terrible things Haitian people have suffered in their country, during the crippling dictatorship.
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective since 1909. Supporters who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!Kelly McCreary and Pascale Armand in scene from “Bad Kreyòl” playing at Pershing Square Signature Theatre
Sign up for our acclaimed free newsletter Editorially Black with the top Racial Equity stories of the day to your inbox!Morisseau’s father was from Haiti and she had the opportunity to go with him to visit after the earthquake. This play gives details about the terrible things Haitian people have suffered in their country, during the crippling dictatorship and rebuilding the country after the earthquake.
Pita is like family to Simone, and she is also protective of him. Pita is flamboyant in his dress and manner — something very dangerous in Haiti. This is a country where members of the LGBTQIA+ community are targeted by gangs who will attack and kill them just for their sexual preferences. This cast will entertain, educate, and move you. Kelly McCreary is dynamic as Simone, who is struggling with trying to find where she fits in with her people in her country, and feels guilty that she can’t do more.
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