On a bare stage, this magnificent storyteller spins her own exquisite real-life remembrance of her brain-damaged aunt, Neat, and the profound change she brought to Charlayne’s life. Neat, with her enormous love, energy, simplicity and magnificent clarity, teaches the young Charlayne what it means to cherish life. A magical, compelling, personal portrait of a young woman’s coming of age, Neat is the story of an urban African-American girl bursting into adulthood, experiencing first love, and embracing both black-pride and feminism. An evening of pure joy, compelling insight, and hopefulness, Neat is an inspiration for every family. (Includes some adult language and themes) Talented San Diego actor/director/community leader, Kandace Crystal, stars in this production accompanied with beautiful dance by Nicole Diaz-Pellot. Director, Claire Simba, shared “Combining spoken word, dance and visual arts, [this show] is a truly wholesome experience that we are proud to offer to our audience – like nothing they’ve seen before.”
Written by Charlayne Woodard
Directed by Claire Simba
NEAT is a co-production between Scripps Ranch Theatre and Loud Fridge Theatre Group.
Previews at Scripps Ranch Theatre on Friday, March 23rd, opens Saturday, March 24th and runs through April 16th; Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
