Crown of Times presented by ReRooted

After a sold-out summer run, Crown of Times returns to the Museum of Science for one night only!

The play was written, produced, and directed by two Black women, Yvette Modestin and Michele Avery, who have over twenty years of experience in community activism and creativity. They've merged their talents to create an intimate performance piece that shines light and truth on the decade-long practice of policing Black hair.

Crown of Times is a performance that critically examines the wounded history of Black Hair Culture over five decades and the influences of American politics, music, and fashion on shaping that culture while exploring Black women's deep, complex, and emotional relationship with their hair. It is a necessary conversation with The United States legally negotiating the ideals of good and bad hair with the Crown Act.

This performance is a self-reflective love note that addresses the social constructs that tell all women, especially Black women, they are not good enough. This production redefines Black hair by repositioning it as a Crown. The performance is written and directed by Yvette Modestin (activist, poet, and painter) and Michele Avery (Network writer/producer).

Followed by remarks from Senator Liz Miranda and a conversation with the creative team and cast.