FATUMA ADAR AT THE TARRAGON
There is something special about not being special In the world of live theater, the line between truth and fiction often blurs. Actors effortlessly switch between roles, portraying star-crossed lovers one night and filming a soap commercial the next. It's all part of the job. So when you consider attending Fatuma Adar's, "She's Not Special," at the Tarragon Theatre starting on May 24th, prepare yourself for a fib—a BIG one. This Somali-Canadian actress, singer, comedian, and writer is an expert in being special. When she takes the stage at the midtown theatre with a five-piece band, Adar will combine musical theater and comedic storytelling to riff on the pressures of Black Excellence. " We are not putting on a play; we are throwing a party. This is a concert, comedy show, and confessional all in one. Come celebrate your mediocrity with us!" explains Adar. According to Adar, the show isn't just about her but about the entire Black community, inc...