On a bare stage, the author spins her own exquisite real-life remembrance of her brain damaged aunt, Neat, and the profound change she brought to her life. Neat, with her enormous love, energy, simplicity and magnificent clarity, teaches the young Charlayne what it is to cherish life. This is the story of an urban African-American girl bursting into adulthood, experiencing first love, and embracing both black-pride and feminism.
How it reads
Character focusSingle leadSmall ensembleLarge ensemble
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ThemesFamily
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