Editor’s Note: In celebration of Southern Rep’s newest play, Eclipsed–written by Danai Gurira and directed by Malika Oyetimein–we talked with the five women who will take the stage opening night on April 18. Eclipsed is the story of five women, and their lives are set on a nightmarish detour by the Liberian Civil War. As they navigate the dangers of captivity and imagine what the future could hold, the arrival of a new girl threatens to upend their delicately balanced community.
Southern Rep’s production of Eclipsed will run from April 18- May 16 (Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 at Loyola University, Marquette Theatre). You can purchase tickets here.
LaSharron, plays Bessie in Southern Rep’s production of Eclipsed (photo by: Josh Brasted)
Name: LaSharron
Why is performing this play in New Orleans, specifically, incredibly important? As a Black/African American woman I deal with many challenges. Among those struggles, are finding roles that tell an updated experience and allows me to step outside of the “angry black lady” or “sassy comedic smart mouth” or our favorite depiction “the slave.” In the South especially, I think New Orleans needs to see these women because it sheds a light on our vulnerable state, but also shows how we overcome all obstacles. New Orleans needs to see Black/ African women are human.
What was the most common food ordered/eaten during rehearsals?
Outside of coffee? That would have to be sandwiches.
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