Penumbra

Written by William S. Yellow Robe, Jr.

Directed by Lou Bellamy

Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers tackles the historic clashing of two fiercely proud yet oppressed cultures, pitted against one another by Westward expansion. The Native American and African American communities share a remarkably complicated and tragic history. The play depicts the homecoming of Craig Robe, grandchild of a buffalo soldier and a Native American woman. Isolated by his lack of community, he turns to those whose blood runs through his veins. Craig understands his true community is his family, but his family represents a past not yet healed. This production marks an extraordinary collaborative effort by a renowned Native American playwright and a nationally recognized African American theatre company to face the subject head on. Complicated, insistent and hopeful, Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers is sure to be an astounding opening to a stellar season.

September 23 through October 15, 2005

Show times: Wednesdays 10am, Thursdays 7:30pm, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 2pm and 8pm, Sundays 2pm and 7:30pm.

Talk Backs
The Penumbra Talk Back is an informal and intimate post show discussion where you can explore, question and discuss directly with the experts the play, its theme and interpretation. There are seven Talk Backs
Dates and more info: Sept. 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 -- Oct. 1, 6

Symposia
At the Penumbra Symposia series you can join a panel of experts and engage in a lively and informative discussion brought to light by the play.
The Dismantling of Racism Within Communities of Color: Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers Symposia
Location: The Nolte Center, Institute for Advanced Study - University of Minnesota
Dates and more info: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m.

Study Guide
Penumbra Study Guides guides create a context for the art and are made available to high school and college teachers for use in conjunction with artistic visits and post show discussions.
Download the Study Guide (5.7 mb)

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