The Crown Journey: Talkback and Reflections

Join the Gantt for a teaser monologue from Three Bone Theater's latest production The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls, express yourself in a reflective writing workshop, and contribute to a discussion on the unique yet unifying journey every Black woman has with her hair.

This program combines theater, self-care writing, and dialogue to create a space for a topic so close to Black women of all generations. The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls explores the lives of several Black women-identified characters in the context of beauty, identity, and growth - ultimately revealing how hair is intertwined with it all.

As guests take in the monologue performance, they'll be guided to write their reactions and correlations, and candidly share their own hair journeys. During the conversation, the team who brought The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls to life will share the process of creating the show, and express why this topic is so important to our history and sense of identity.

A perfect outing with Mom for Mother’s Day weekend, all ages and backgrounds are welcome! After experiencing the talent and exploration from this program, grab a ticket to see The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls. The show is on view May 5-20, 2023, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm.​

Three Bone Theatre is Charlotte's home for the best of adult contemporary theatre. Three Bone Theatre believes that great theatre can be a catalyst for conversation and change in the community. Three Bone Theatre's business philosophy stems from the Reba McEntire quote, "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a back bone, and a funny bone." Learn more about Three Bone Theatre at threebonetheatre.com.

"The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls is not just a play about hair, but about identity and the quest for equality. As such, it is a play all should see and celebrate." – Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ​

From Afros to braids, weddings and funerals, falling in love to grieving a loss, this collection of monologues and scenes serve as a powerful reminder that for Black women in particular, hair is both deeply personal and political. In the tradition of The Vagina Monologues and For Colored Girls..., The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls features voices of Black women from around the globe recalling unforgettable moments in their lives in which their hair – and their complicated relationships with their hair – took center stage. These heartbreaking, heartwarming and hilarious stories will take audiences on an unparalleled journey into the world of Black womanhood.