Amina McIntyre’s Play, ‘A Good Day’ Showcases The Heart-Warming Services Carried Out By Families First
“A Good Day” features Tiffany Porter, Tanya Freeman and Lau’rie Roach.
Out of Hand Theater
Amina McIntyre describes herself as a “womanist artist minister,” and writes about Southern, Black life and the diaspora. Her new play, “A Good Day,” tells the story of a Black family’s journey of resilience through the Families First organization. McIntyre joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the Out of Hand Theatre play and the non-profit organization.
Interview highlights:
About the play:
“Torrence, who’s the young man… he’s concerned about being separated from his mom, Maxine. They live in a shelter, and so they’re trying to sort out what that living situation is. And Tory… and Maxine talk with their Families First navigator, Nina, to see how they can encourage themselves, remember their resilience, and help to eradicate poverty and systemic racism.”
“The reason why [main character Torrence’s] 16th birthday is important … once a young man turns 16, they are considered to be an adult. They’re not allowed to be in women and children’s shelters anymore, they have to go to the adult male shelters,” said McIntyre. “And that’s something that can be very traumatic for a 16-year-old, one, to be separated from their mother, but two, to have to be alone in homeless shelter systems.”
About Families First:
“Families First has been around for about 131 years, and their goal has been to provide empowering solutions for Atlanta’s most vulnerable populations. So they’ve done orphanages, they’ve worked with group homes, and they also work to have communities that help families be supported,” said McIntyre. “Families First walks alongside with the families to help them to build their resilience… knowing that there are people there rooting for them, not just as a full service but as a network.”
Virtual performances are on April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, May 1 and 2. It’s a 20 minute play and after each performance, there will be a virtual conversation with people from Families First.
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