Flyin’ West follows three sisters fighting to protect their land during the 1890s in the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Director Marisa Hébert says the production, staged by Theatreworks in Colorado Springs, reclaims traditional Western narratives — one rooted in Black womanhood, resilience, and community.
“We wanted to make it for Black eyes,” Hébert said. “But that doesn’t negate the fact that yes, we still want the whole community to come and see it.”
With an all-Black cast, Hébert shares the story behind the play in her own words. Flyin’ West runs for its final weekend July 24th through 27th at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs.
