WHAT’S NEW WITH THE TOFU CHITLIN’ CIRCUIT?

The Tofu Chitlin’ Circuit is a theater conservatory located in the Bronzeville district of Chicago, IL. Each month we develop poignant conversations about theater trends in the community and world of theater delectably called The A La Carte. These conversations are to assist in developing an interactive dialogue between the artist and audience. See what’s cooking in the kitchen at http://thetofuchitlincircuit.wordpress.com

What’s all the fuss about? This month we explore the current trend Someone who does not share the of white directors staging black plays. specifics of a culture remains an See what August Wilson had to say on outsider, no matter how astute a the matter and read on about the history Weekly Menu of Cake. student or how well-meaning their intentions. This is an excerpt from the essay in Spin Magazine 1990; I Don’t Want Anybody Just I declined a white director not on the ‘Cause They’re Black . basis of race but on the basis of culture. White directors are not qualified for The Recipe Mr. Wilson: “We are an African people This weeks menu features the history of who have been here since the early the job. The job requires someone who and a brief conversation that 17th century. We have a different way shares the specifics of the culture of August Wilson shared about providing an opportunity for black directors. of responding to the world. We have black Americans.” different ideas about religion, different manners of social intercourse. The Ingredients We have different ideas about style, Check next week for the about language. We have different ingredients of Carrot Cake and esthetics. some of the theater directors and playwrights that we are exploring at the next A La Carte.

The Directions Read on how to make carrot cake and explore articles from the web that will give you more insight into white directors staging black plays.

 April 27, 2009

The Baking Join us for our A La Carte and share in the discussion as we partake in Carrot cake! The Carrot Cake Edition T h e A L a C a r t e ; C a r r o t C a k e E d i t i o n CARROT CAKE THE HISTORY OF The Digital Youth Network Monday, April 27, 2009 DID YOU KNOW? 1050 East 47th Street In the Middle Ages in Europe, when sweeteners were scarce and expensive, Chicago, IL 60653 were used in sweet cakes and . In Britain...carrot often appeared in recipe books in the 18th and 19th centuries. Such uses 6:30-8:30 p.m. were revived in Britain during World WarII, when the Ministry of Food Admission is $3. disseminated recipes for carrot , carrot cake, that has today. Around the 1960s the mixture was used as frosting.