"Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" at the Jubilee Theater

JUBILEE THEATRE
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On a spring Saturday afternoon, The Travelling Toe and other ladies who like to wear purple clothes and red hats (AKA Chili Chicks Red Hat Chapter) attended the matinee performance of "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" at the Jubilee Theatre.   The play is an all singing and all dancing show and played to a capacity audience that day.


Jubilee Theatre


The Jubilee Theater is located in downtown Fort Worth and is a small but mighty venue.  Having seen several productions there, The Travelling Toe is always happy to return.

"Don't Bother Me, I Can' Cope", first opened in 1971 at Ford's Theater in Washington DC.  It focuses on the African American experience and highlights such aspects of life as black power, feminism, living in tenements and slumlords.

The program did not list all the songs in the musical, which would have been appreciated.

All the performers were outstanding both in their individual parts and together has a cohesive group.   Their voices blended beautifully.   The working stage is small and the stage setting was creative allowing the actors to move, dance and sing easily.  The second act is especially fun - think disco, platform shoes, go-go boots, etc.

This is a fun and entertaining play. And no matter what your "nationality" may be, anyone can relate to this material as we all struggle in our own way.

Very, very much worth the price of the ticket.

One last note, as we were leaving the theater, the entire cast came out to the lobby and lined up on each side and greeted  audience members as we departed.  That was so exciting as you had the opportunity to tell this amazing cast how wonderful they were!


Disclaimer:  The Travelling Toe is not a professional theater critic and any opinions expressed are for entertainment purposes only.