Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Danitra VanceMiss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds | Miss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds |
| FFrederick Moorethe Slave, the Soldier | the Slave, the Soldier |
 Linda HopkinsAunt Ethel | Aunt Ethel |
 Suzzanne Douglasthe Girl, the Lady in Plaid | the Girl, the Lady in Plaid |
 Victor Lovethe Guy | the Guy |
 Kevin JacksonJunie Robinson | Junie Robinson |
| RReggie MontgomeryMiss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones | Miss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones |
 Vickilyn ReynoldsLaWanda, Mama | LaWanda, Mama |
 Loretta DevineJanine | Janine |
 Tommy Hollisthe Man, the Narrator | the Man, the Narrator |
| PPamala TysonMedea | Medea |
 Phyllis Yvonne StickneyTopsy Washington | Topsy Washington |