Tony nominee Felicia Fields on The Color Purple, life lessons and how to live a stress free life

Tania’s Take race, culture and the culture of race

English - March 11, 2019 06:01 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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In the first installment of The Color Purple Chronicles Tania speaks with her friend Felicia Fields who was Tony nominated for her portrayal of Sophia in the original production. Felicia talks about her experiences with Alice Walker and Oprah Winfrey the serendipity in being cast in the role. She talks about revisiting the role of Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (currently running), her lupus diagnosis and how and why she doesn't get stressed. Find out why as a performer Felicia only enters theaters through the front and why she believes "God serves no wine before it's time". Felicia shares her testimony and her belief that no one can take anything from her. Finally find out how she answers when Tania asks Felicia to adopt her.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs until March 17th. You can purchase tickets here

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Books Referenced

The Color Purple