Combining dramatized interviews (conducted with over 50 Asian-American, Latin and African-American women), song and spoken word, EYE D, according to press notes, "takes a look at real stories about race, ethnicity and the beauty of Michelle Obama." The piece is directed by Mino Lora with musical direction by Amanda Morton and features songs by Kirsten Childs, Gloria Estefan and Julie Gold. The cast comprises Sarita Covington, Maria-Jose Fajardo, Deidre Goodwin, Jaygee Macapugay, Suni Reyes and Dawn Akemi Saito.
There will be a post-show discussion with the creative team plus NY-1 journalist Vivian Lee and Hunter College Community Health Professor Lynn Roberts.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. RSVP to [email protected]. Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).