Bayou Blues dives deep into the consciousness of a black girl’s pursuit to find air amidst the drowning waves of colorism in New Orleans. Having been nominated for the Fringe Sustainable Practice Award and the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award, Broadway Baby says “Shaina Lynn is also well-equipped to draw on her wide-ranging skills as a performer, moving deftly through various settings and bringing to life the various characters that had an impact on her early years.” Shaina Lynn takes the audience through the allure culture of Mardi Gras, Bounce music and second line parades to shines light on the city’s dark history of internalized racism. With spoken word, song, dance, and rap she shares her story, based on true-life experiences. A tale of transformation and healing for all, Shaina’s powerful one-woman show questions the current impact of colonialism and race on communities of color.
Written and performed by: Shaina Lynn
Run time: 45mins
Credits:
- Set Designed by Tanya Orellana
- Sound Designed by Sam Sewell
- Animation by: Ilana Kirschbaum and Julia Newhide
- Lighting Designed by: Pei-Yu Lai
- Stylist: Rose Strasen
- Past Directors: Dana Gourrier (Electric Lodge 2017), Monty Cole (UNC Chapel Hill 2017), Brian Carbine (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015)
Presentations:
- November 18-19, 2017 Electric Lodge, Santa Monica, CA 2017
- February 23- 24, 2017 Carolina Performing Arts, Chapel Hill, NC 2017
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh, Scotland 2015
- November 21-24, 2013 New Orleans Fringe Festival, New Orleans, LA 2013
- October 11, 2013 Emerging Artist Theater Fall New Works Series, TADA! Theater, NY, NY
- Capital Fringe Festival, Jin Lounge Washington, D.C. 2013
Press & Links:
- https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ros_perf_series/bayou-blues-shaina-lynn/
- https://www.theeastsiderla.com/2018/11/eastside-weekend-holiday-shopping-at-the-latin-american-bazaar-edible-gardening-workshop-poetry-brothel/
