Dr. Lovail Long & DC Black Broadway
Copa: When did you establish the DC Black Broadway?
Lovail: It started when I met Salahudin a few years back in prison when we came up with the idea of putting a play together. It wasn't Black DC Broadway at first, it was Vernon Williams presents Lovail Long. We had just sold out the MGM with our production of "The Giz" when we decided to spread Black theater to the Lincoln Theater on U Street in Washington, DC. During the application process we were informed by the management that they weren't too sure if a play would be successful. We shared our view that it was a great time and the Historic Lincoln Theater on U Street in Washington, DC was the best place in town to have our production. I could just feel it!
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Copa: What was the name of you production at the Lincoln Theater?
Lovail: The name of the play was "What Your Man Won't Do.
Lovail: The name of the play was "What Your Man Won't Do.
Copa: What was the synopsis of the play?
Lovail: It was about a married couple going through a few rough patches in their relationship. The wife was cheating. After experiencing their ups and downs the found a way to iron out their differences at end up as a happy family again. Copa: Did you experience any difficulties leading to your opening night at for "What Your Man Won't Do?"
Lovail: Before opening night, a manager of the Lincoln Theater informed me the she would have 2 Bartenders to handle beverages for the evening. I suggested that 6 Bartenders would be better to handle all of the attendees for the show. She told me that six bartenders were only for Rock Stars. I recall going to the theater earlier in the week before opening night with Vernon and Salahudin and we noticed a good number of individuals buying tickets for our show. I was informed by one of the employee of the theater that they never really had that large number of tickets sales before a show like that. On opening night the line extended all of the way to the end of the block. As guest were filling up the show the manager had to get on the phone to bring in more help to attend the bar to serve the ever growing crowd. We had a Sold Out Performance that night! |