Black History Month Show

The Annual Black History performance is produced, written, directed, and performed by the Theatre majors as part of our celebration of Black History Month. This year’s script was written by Lariah Campbell; the performance has been directed by Theatre Major Josh Thomas.

This story follows Kira, a talented teenage dancer who transfers to a mostly white private school and struggles to figure out where she belongs. At her new school, she faces racism and societal pressure to change. The people who don’t fully respect her or her talent cause her to pull away from her old friends and lose confidence in her talent. When another performer steals her dance, she realizes she’s being taken advantage of, causing Kira to finally stand up for herself. Through dance, friendship, and creating a club for students of color, she learns that she doesn’t have to change who she is to fit in. 


The script expresses themes of identity, racism, micro-aggressions, cultural pride, the value of friendship, self-expression through art, finding your community, and staying authentic to yourself.

JUST ADDED: The Opening Night performance on Thursday, February 5th, is now offering the added option of a Soul Food dinner featuring BBQ chicken and a full menu of delicious Southern sides. The dinner will be served for the first fifty people who make a reservation with the box office through email or phone. The dinner will start at 5:30 and cost $15 per person paid with card or cash at the door on the 5th. Come early and enjoy a home-cooked Soul Food dinner and socialize with your fellow Theatre lovers.