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IKAM Productions will present its second run of the 1975 award-winning unique nominated stage play by Ntozake Shange, FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF on Friday August 22 – Sunday, September 7 at midtown’s The 14th Street Playhouse - 173 14th Street Atlanta GA 30309.

Directed and choreographed by beautiful pop iconic performer, Jasmine Guy, the production marks the actress’ directorial debut.

The Fall 2008 production includes cast members Crystal Fox, Terry Burrell, Nevaina Rhodes, Yakini Horn, and Danielle Deadwyler.  With each cast member symbolized by a rainbow of colors, the play recounts the history and struggles of African-American women in the United States through a series of twenty choreographed poetic vignettes relating to mature audiences.

"I am excited to be coming home for yet another transition in my career," Guy states. "This play means so much too so many people and it is a piece that truly speaks to me – on various levels."

A series of public and private auxiliary events will be hosted in conjunction with the stageplay including:

Monday, July 28 - Welcome Back to Atlanta Reception for Jasmine Guy

Hosted by Chima Steakhouse (3215 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30305) 6 pm - 8 pm for the cast, sponsors, supporters, and special guests.

Saturday, Sept 6- An intimate literary arts event, Books and Brunch, held at the W Hotel (188 14th St. NE Atlanta, GA 30361) at 11 am and hosted by author, actress and former foster care child, Victoria Rowell of "The Young and The Restless", who will host 180 females from foster care and group homes to a complimentary viewing of the live performance as well as a book gift package including books "FOR COLORED GIRLS..." and a copy of Rowell's book, "The Women Who Raised Me".

Curtains, Conversations and Coffee is a free event held immediately after preview shows on Thursday, August 21 at 11am and 8pm and the Saturday matinee shows on Saturday, August 23 and 30 at 1pm. An actor’s round table will be included on August 23 and a director's cut will be included on August 30.

Individual stageplay tickets can be pre-purchased at a $5 discount until Wednesday, June 25 online and group tickets will be sold in discounted batches of fifty. After Wednesday, June 25, general admission tickets will sell for $30 and can be purchased at www.ikamproductions.com .

For information about Books and Brunch or how to sponsor a girl: contact Aisha Sims at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For group sales: contact Jen Farris (404) 921-5921 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .