Longtime Pillsbury House + Theatre collaborator Mikell Sapp (Breaking Ice, Broke-ology, The Great Divide, Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, What to Send Up When It Goes Down) will kick off Pillsbury House + Theatre’s 30th Anniversary season exploring dynamic solo work created by artists whose stories challenge and affirm community with the premiere of his first solo project, the uproarious and heartfelt Charlie Brown Black, directed by Talvin Wilks, May 28 – June 12 on the Pillsbury House + Theatre Mainstage.

A dynamic and comedic solo performance by actor Mikell Sapp, Charlie Brown Black chronicles his trials and successes in becoming a theatre artist and navigating the challenges of race as a young Black man from Alabama encountering the culture shock of Minnesota. This raw and entertaining comic strip style telling weaves stories, memories and reflections on today’s complicated racial landscape to take audiences on a wild ride that illuminates struggles, faces hard truths and celebrates triumphs. With vulnerability and wit, Charlie Brown Black explores what it means to be a Black artist in an ever “awakening” world and continues the legacy of Black humor and storytelling that reminds us of our connections and reflects our humanity.