By Trey Anthony

presented by the Cultch

a frank theatre company production

Directed by Fay Nass

November 2 - 12, 2023, 7:30pm with 2pm Matinees

The Cultch Historic Theatre, Vancouver, BC

From the author of the blockbuster hit ‘Da Kink In My Hair comes an emotional and raw look into family dynamics, trust, resolution and change.

Hard-working Daphne left her two young daughters in Jamaica for six years to create a better life for them in America. Now thirty years later, proud and private, Daphne is relying on church and her nearby dutiful daughter to face a health crisis. But when feisty queer activist Claudette arrives unexpectedly from far away to help out, her arrival stirs up the buried past, family ghosts and the burning desire for unconditional love before it’s too late.

Though rooted in strife and sadness, How Black Mothers Say I Love You is full of humour, love and tenderness as it explores the complicated perceptions of immigrant mothers.

A LAMBDA Literary Award Nominee for Best LGBTQ Drama

“A realistic whirlwind of grief, acceptance, and shared reckonings...As a first-generation immigrant from a single-parent household, I found a strong sense of grounding and relatability throughout the story, and I’m sure that many others will too.”

— Angie Rico, VancouverPlays

“An unflinching look motherhood, and sacrifice, and devotion…Emboldening.”

— Sara Harowitz, The Georgia Straight

“A deeply relatable and moving exploration of Black cultural identity, Black queer identity and the complexities of Black family love.”

— Black Van Club

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Artistic Team

Directed by Fay Nass
Assistant Director: Adonis Critter King

Featuring: Kerën Burkett, Alisha Davidson, Celeste Insell and Marlee Griffiths

Community-Engagement Producer: Lili Robinson
Co-producers: Anais West and Maria Zarrillo
Costume Design by Sarah Uwadiae 
Lighting Design by Jonathan Kim
Set Design by Kimira Reddy
Sound Design by Mary-Jane Coomber
Props Assistance by Monica Emme
Stage Management by Molly Beatrice
Assistance Stage Manager: Jasmin Sandhu
Technical Director: Alistair Wallace
Head of Wardrobe: Sarah Sosick

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Special Performances & Accessibility

November 5th @ 2pm - Talkback and Pay-What-You-Choose

November 7th @ 7:30pm - Talback & $25 Tickets

November 12th @ 7:30pm - Audio Described Performance with VocalEye

The Cultch is a wheelchair accessible venue with gender-neutral washrooms.

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Black & Indigenous Tickets

Black Community members can get tickets for $15! Use promo code: OUTREACHILY when purchasing online tickets.

Self-identifying Indigenous patrons can get tickets (sections A / A+) for just $20! Use promo code: 2324Indigenous when purchasing online.

“How Black Mothers Say I Love You” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

www.concordtheatricals.com