Theater

540: Andrea Patterson

This Obie-winning actor created the role of Helen in the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Memnon. “It is definitely under-utilized. Underappreciated.” Greek mythology in modern theater? That too, but here she refers to the peanut in American cooking. See her in Marcus Garvey Park throughout July. Working. Not just lounging around. 

Person: Mickalene Thomas
Place: a stage in Edinburgh
Thing: peanuts
Music: Taharqa
Randy’s Person: Major Taylor

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