Yellowman

by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Khanisha Foster

Awards and Recognition

  • WINNER 2 OCTG Awards
  • OCTG Recommended
  • OC PREMIERE
  • Pulitzer Prize for Drama Finalist

The Pulitzer Prize Finalist Yellowman makes its Orange County premiere this Fall at Chance Theater. A celebration of language and the human spirit, Yellowman is an exquisite and provocative exploration of the challenges of overcoming racism, class, biases, and prejudices inherited both from community and family. Alma, a dark-skinned African-American woman, and her childhood friend Eugene, a light-skinned African-American man, have been life-long friends — yet when their friendship turns to love, will they find that some obstacles are just insurmountable?

Please note: This show contains adult language and subject material.

WINNER of 2 OC Theatre Guild AwardsOutstanding Leading Performance in a Play (Julanne Chidi Hill) and Outstanding Lighting Design (Andrea Heilman)

Nominated for 5 additional OC Theatre Guild AwardsOutstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Khanisha Foster), Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play (Dante Alexander), Outstanding Set Design (Kristin Campbell), and Outstanding Sound Design (Darryl B. Hovis)

OCTG RECOMMENDED

“With the challenging intensity found in “Yellowman,” [the Chance] straightforwardly reminds us of the gap in our lives without live performance and reasserts the case for how necessary in-person theater can be.” OC Register

Julanne Chidi Hill’s transformation from a poor Russellville girl to a more suave, sturdy New York sophisticate is heartening, and Dante Alexander’s dramatic (and usually confrontational) conversations with his father and grandfather are striking in their dramatic simplicity and effectiveness.Show Report

“These are two magnetic stage personalities who manage to provide matching—sterling–and thoroughly believable portrayals wherein not a syllable rings false.”Bucking Trends

 

Executive Producers
Susan Bowman & Freddie Greenfield

Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

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OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOS


IN REHEARSAL


AT THE READTHRU

Official Trailer


Director Interview


 

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Audience Buzz

    1. Amazing actors, show & theater experience❣️
      Theater was impeccably run & extra C19 safe checked vaccine cards & IDs.
      Wonderful theater, will return!
      Yellowman is impactful, as well as written & portrayed powerfully. A sure hit by Dael Orlandersmith ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩

      — Didi Minto
    2. I was so moved I stood Andy started a standing ovation Friday night

      — Judy L
    3. It was great!

      — Lin B
    4. The performance, both actors were outstanding. The set and lighting was right on.

      — Keith M
    5. This play featured two stunning performances! It’s rewarding to have this caliber of theater so close to home.

      — Carol W
    6. It was excellent.

      — William K
    7. Julanne STOLE THE ENTIRE SHOW! She wasn’t giving a performance–SHE WAS ALMA! AMAZING TALENT!

      — Nancy S

Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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  • Free Parking
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At a Glance

Approximate Running Time:
1 hour, 50 minutes with no intermissions
Special Notes:
  • Free Parking in front of the Theater
  • Post-show discussion after each performance
  • This show contains adult language and subject matter. Recommended for mature audiences.