Exclusive Interview: CJ Williams, La'Paige, and Sheila Mac of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf'

While theater has come a long way in the types of stories we're telling, there's always room for improvement. Representation in musicals and plays still has a long way to go, so it's important to shine a light on narratives that are often overlooked. The Chocolate Box Theatre Company is bringing Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking choreopoem, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, to Ant Hall in Planet Ant, and we were able to speak with the founding members of this theatre company, CJ Williams, La'Paige, and Sheila Mac, about this production! In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Williams, La'Paige, and Mac discuss what it's like bringing For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf to this local staple! Williams, who is directing this production, explores her history with Shange's work and why it's important to shed light on a story like this. La'Paige and Mac talk about the incredible work The Chocolate Box Theatre Company is doing and what it's like to be part of the cast and sisterhood of this production. With a focus on sisterhood and community, this production has shifted some aspects from the original stage production, and you can learn more in this exciting interview! Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more entertainment coverage, visit BSB Insider Follow us on social media @bsb.insider or check out our Linktree!