Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White
Set in the southern USA in 1918, a time when interracial marriage was illegal, Julia, a Black seamstress, and Herman, a white baker, navigate their secret romance against the odds. They endure harsh judgment from society, friends, and family. Just as they begin to see a future together, Herman contracts the Spanish flu. Julia, determined to save him, faces life-altering decisions.
Alice Childress’ “Wedding Band,” a powerful work from an award-winning American playwright, reflects the harsh realities of the Civil Rights era. It delves into themes of race and class, highlighting the destructive impact of unjust laws on ordinary people.
Directed by Monique Touko, known for her acclaimed production of “School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play” at the Lyric, this poignant drama promises to be a moving experience.