Dahlak Brathwaite

Dahlak Brathwaite brings his acclaimed work Try/Step/Trip to Nashville, a riveting fusion of theater, spoken word, and step dancing drawn from his own experience navigating the criminal justice system. The performance uses Black fraternity stepping and the evolving history of Black American music as vehicles for reclaiming identity and dignity, with Brathwaite confronting what it means to be truly seen in a society that often reduces Black men to stereotypes. Directed by Roberta Uno with choreography by Toran Moore, this piece pulses with urgency, compassion, and hope.