MAGIC
March 18-21, 2021
Written & Directed by Kiyaana Cox Jones
Choreographed by Randall Anthony Smith
The best-kept secret of a world's fear and Black Girls' Liberation. Magic, a young Black woman, wakes up after an accident, unable to remember what makes her magical. With the help of Griots — Black women who tell their ancestral stories — and her own ancestors, Magic undergoes a quest to find her magic.
This performance will be presented live via Zoom. Attendance is free.
Access the Playbill
Feature Story
Extended Director's Notes Video
Preview Video
Performance Schedule
All times below are Eastern Time (ET)
Thursday, March 18, 7 pm
Friday, March 19, 7 pm
Saturday, March 20, 3 pm
Sunday, March 21, 3 pm
Let's Talk About Magic
An opportunity to have a conversation with the activists and the mind behind Magic
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Life and the Department of Theatre & Dance
Session 1: Multicultural Life: MAGIC Sista Talkback
Friday, March 19, 2 pm
Common Hour Discussion
Moderator:
Robin Riley-Casey, Director of Multicultural Life
Special Guests:
Dr. Leticia Robles-Moreno, Asst. Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies, and Faculty Director of the Sedehi Diversity Project
Ms. Kiyaana Cox Jones, Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer
Professor Randall Anthony Smith, Choreographer, Asst. Professor of Black Dance & Choreography
Session 2: Destiny Women of Color Association Talkback
Saturday, March 20, 3 pm
Post-Show Discussion
Moderator:
Professor Denise J. Hart, Howard University
Special Guests:
Ms. Ashlei Dabney, Emmy Award-Winning Unscripted Television Producer
Ms. Lauryn Whitney, Activitst, Actor, Creator, Producer
Ms. Kisa Wills, Award-Winning Actress, Model, Writer, and Producer
Ms. Kiyaana Cox Jones, Writer & Director of MAGIC
