Last Thursday night, I attended a performance by the Mixed Blood Theater from the Twin Cities called "The Daughters of Africa." The one-woman show performed by Thomasina Petrus took the audience on a flight through history, as she played the roles of several important African American women in history.
Although I'd seen the show before a few years ago when they were last at the Cold Spring Library, I thought Petrus did an outsanding job of portraying the characters in former Star Tribune writer Syl Jones' play. From the first slaves to reach the shores of the United States to rapper/actor Queen Latifah, Thomasina played them all with flair and enthusiasm.
The show was entertaining as well as informative. It made me realize how different we were as Americans not that long ago, especially when my parents and grandparents were growing up. Just a few generations ago blacks and whites in this country were seperate but very unequal.
It was a small crowd (only about two dozen people or so), but the comments afterwards were glowing. It was also fun to talk with Thomasina after the show, as I knew from the last show that she was a friend of a cousin of mine who also sings in the Cities.
I'd recommend seeing this show if you get a chance. You'll enjoy the music and the historical facts, and you'll probably also learn something in the process.
Well that's all for now. Probably won't be blogging again until after the American Head Charge show at Bubba's in Sauk Rapids next month. Until then, have a great weekend, everyone!
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