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Not a Genuine Black Man

The Hayworth
Los Angeles, CA

Brian Copeland's first solo show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. Congressional hearings were held. 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.

The San Francisco Chronicle says "Copeland is a winning, magnetic performer who knows how to work an audience." The show is now the longest running solo show in the history of San Francisco and will soon be a book from Hyperion and a series on HBO.

Note: Special Performance Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Check out our favorite places to for dinner and drinks before and after the show: The Royale 2619 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90189. (213) 388-8488. www.theroyalonwilshire.com Chichen Itza 2501 W 6th Street Los Angeles, CA. 90057 213-652-5002 www.chichenitzarestaurant.com $7 parking available next to the theater at Coronada and Wilshire. From the West: Take the 10 East towards Los Angeles. Take the VERMONT AVE / HOOVER ST exit. Turn LEFT onto S. Hoover Street. Turn RIGHT onto Wilshire Blvd. From the 101 / Valley / North: Take the 101 South towards Los Angeles. Take the Take the Benton Way exit. Turn RIGHT onto N Benton Way. Turn LEFT onto W Temple Street. Turn RIGHT onto N Rampart Blvd. Turn LEFT onto Wilshire Blvd.. From the 1-5 South: Take the I-5 N towards Los Angeles. Take the CA-110 / PASADENA FWY / GRAND AVE exit toward HARBOR FWY / SAN PEDRO / PASADENA. Take the 6TH ST / 4TH ST exit toward I-110 S / WILSHIRE BLVD / DOWNTOWN. Take the CA-110 ramp toward WILSHIRE BLVD / HARBOR FWY. Take the ramp toward WILSHIRE BLVD. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto S BEAUDRY AVE. Turn RIGHT onto WILSHIRE BLVD. From the 110 / Pasadena: Take the S ARROYO PKWY / CA-110 / HISTORIC ROUTE 66. Continue to follow CA-110 N. Take the 6TH ST / 4TH ST exit toward I-110 S / WILSHIRE BLVD / DOWNTOWN. Take the CA-110 ramp toward WILSHIRE BLVD / HARBOR FWY. Take the ramp toward WILSHIRE BLVD. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto S BEAUDRY AVE. Turn RIGHT onto WILSHIRE BLVD.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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