Crowns

Vintage Theatre
1468 Dayton Street Aurora

A powerful exploration of African-American history and identity, Crowns follows six black women whose stories of love, loss and sisterhood are woven into the hats that crown their heads and the dynamic gospel songs that speak their truths. The story centers around Chicago-born Yolanda, who's sent down south after the death of her brother in Brooklyn. There, she finds strength in the tales of the wise women who surround her - and in the rituals connected to their dazzling headwear. Penned by award-winning playwright and actress Regina Taylor (I'll Fly Away, The Unit), Crowns delivers a gospel-fueled good time and plenty of fierce "hattitude" at Vintage Theatre in Aurora.