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| San Francisco, California | Lee Houskeeper, Press Agent | Updated: September 18, 2006 |
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NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
AT THE MARSH THROUGH OCTOBER 30th, 2006. After Brian Copeland's successful NY debut of his longest running "One Person" theatrical performance in San Francisco he is now being called "The New Bill Cosby. "Copeland's ability to captivate an audience rivals many a celebrated solo predecessor from Ruth Draper to Spalding Gray to Whoopi Goldberg. "Engaging! Copeland knows how to spin a dramatic yarn." -New York Times "Copeland's blend of comedy and pathos is easily digestible by black and white audiences alike; he could potentially become the next Cosby.'' -Broadway.com "Copeland is a GENUINE discovery." -Los Angeles Times After a smash summer run Off Broadway, Brian Copeland returns to the Bay Area with his hit show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN. The show, which holds the record for the longest running solo show in San Francisco history, returns to the Marsh for a limited engagement September 21 through October 21. |
THIS IS A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
Tickets are going fast so get yours today! Brian's memoir based on the show is now available nationwide. PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, PEOPLE, EBONY and the BOSTON GLOBE rave about the book that reader reviewers on Amazon.com are calling, "The best book I've ever read". "Copeland is a winning, magnetic performer who knows how to work an audience." -Rob Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle, April 24, 2004. Friday and Saturday evenings it will be extended through August 1st 2005. "Most solo performances are happy with a six week run . . . Copeland has shown almost unprecedented staying power . . . His reflections on growing up black in the predominately white San Leandro of the 1970s turn this into an eye-opening ultimately uplifting piece." - San Jose Mercury News San Francisco's "Not a Genuine Black Man" was written and is performed by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford. After 11 months of sold-out performances at San Francisco's "Marsh" on Thursday, Brian Copeland's first solo show, "Not a Genuine Black Man," has garnered Copeland a major book deal and is in preproduction for an HBO series. Copeland's tour-de force reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, a major |
national magazine named San Leandro as one of the most
racist suburbs in America resulting in congressional hearings.
The next year, the then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his
African-American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue
that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings
make us who we are.
WHAT:Last opportunity to see Copeland's smash hit "Not a Genuine Black Man" WHEN: Begins Thursday, September 21-Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances extended through Saturday, October 30th, 2006; Thursday's & Friday's performances begin at 8:00 PM. Saturday's at 5:00 PM. WHERE: The Marsh 1062 Valencia Street (near 22nd) San Francisco TICKETS:Thursday-$20; Friday & Saturday $25; For tickets and information, the public may call 415/826-5750 or visit The Marsh website at www.themarsh.org. |