[Mb-hair] Query Dearies...

[Charles Preston]

Hi Katie,

How about the indians as proud as Tiger Lily as in Peter Pan.

Peace, Love,  ~~Charles~~


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Katie Kasben" <katiekasben at hotmail.com>
To: <mb-hair at islandlists.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:42 AM
Subject: [Mb-hair] Query Dearies...


> So, a hopeful seed has been planted~
>
> The Reid Center (a local black community centre) has agreed to let us 
> rehearse in their space.
> this is huge.
> There is a new director, and he doesn't know any of the local 
> bullshit...and also, he's a theatre guy!!!
> I know some of you think the South is all scummy...but maybe that's why 
> the miracles here are more shiny. :)
>
> And it seems like some of our dissenters are coming around to the vibe. 
> yay. We are having a pre-cast party (bonding and character development in 
> the most fun way) at Justina's house (she sings Black Boys and has a tatoo 
> of a Phoenix, which is now our tribe name).
>
> We came to our tribal name after going to see the outdoor drama, "Unto 
> these Hills" in Cherokee, NC.  We met with their cast afterwards, and 
> almost all of them where white. Interesting story.
> But it leads me to my real question here for you all:
>
> The way the tribe portrays Native Americans is SO stereotypical...and I 
> know (esp. for you HAIR purists) that it is a snapshot in history, and 
> I've gone over all sorts of arguments in my head...but maybe it's our 
> proximity to the reservation, and the work I hope to do with them in the 
> future, but is there any way I can make the "Indian" parts less 
> offensive/cartoonish
> I have some ideas, but I would appreciate your input.
>
> Peace and much love,
> Katie
>
>
> ALOHA NUI LOA!
>
>
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