Performance—Monologue Showcase: Black on Both Sides

Presented by MFA dramaturgy student Nathaniel Akingbemi, Black on Both Sides is a staged reading of monologues by legendary playwright August Wilson. Drawing from Wilson’s celebrated Century Cycle, the showcase explores how Black men navigate life, survival, identity, and the profound costs of structural constraints. Through Wilson’s rich vernacular and powerful storytelling, the performances illuminate the complexities and cultural truths of the Black experience.