BY ANGELICA CHERI
Set in 1920s Mississippi, “Berta, Berta” tells the story of Leroy, a Black man sent to jail for following a White woman down the street to help her–a supposed crime that never existed. Prison changes him and upon getting out, he finds himself to be a true criminal. Before giving himself back up to the police, however, he is determined to make amends with his long-lost girlfriend, Berta. The play highlights themes of doomed love, tragic misunderstandings, a flawed and biased prison system and magical realism.
“Berta, Berta” is a part of BTTUNY’s 24-25 season.
