Wed, Feb 2: MinneCulture presents a documentary about Penumbra Theatre

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate KFAI will be featuring special programming throughout the month.

Tonight's edition of MinneCulture features an encore presentation of Penumbra Theater, produced by Andy Driscoll. For nearly 35 years, Penumbra Theatre has been producing plays by, of and for the African-American community. Its legacy includes 27 world premieres of important plays by Black playwrights, and the starting place for all of August Wilson's productions.

In this special radio documentary, meet members of Penumbra's highly revered company of actors and performers, including its founding Artistic Director, Lou Bellamy.