Mary C. Parker, Blue Cavell-Allette, and Tashika Campbell, connected through their shared experiences of being a Black woman performing Improv in predominately white-led theater spaces. With a combined twenty-one years of performing experience, this multi-faceted group of movement builders has performed in over 500 in-person shows, in 20+ cities, spanning 6 countries, with several independently produced shows with over 50k online streams. Mary, Blue, and Tashika are currently working on the first documentary, which captures the history and contributions of Black artists across the globe.
In this one-night-only show, Black Anthology Project (B.A.P.) producers Mary, Blue, and Tashika and B.A.P. Consultant Tavish Forsyth will join Portland's local veteran group Broke Gravy for an improv mash-up of the two groups plus invited guests.
Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Advance tix $20, $25 at the door. This show is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council
ASL Interpretation
This show is part of the Black Improv History: A Weekend of Learning which is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council. Part of the show will have video and sound recordings for the purpose of the grant and future B.A.P. legacy work.
**Kickstand Comedy strives to eliminate barriers from comedy - a portion of seats at every Kickstand show are pay-what-you-want at the door.