This 1997 poster promotes the premiere of the play Harlem Duet, at the Nightwood Theatre. The play was written and directed by Djanet Sears and would be premiered from April 20th to May 18th, 1997.This poster contains the hand-drawn image of a black man and women with their arms wrapped around a strawberry that is approximately 50 centimeters tall. Large bold text at the top of the poster reads “Harlem Duet”. In smaller text, the writer and director, Djanet Sears, is listed as well as the show’s running dates, location, and a phone number. Additional people are listed in smaller credits.
The poster is one of a number in the Rise Up archival collection designed by Joss Maclennan and illustrated by W. Edwards. Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with the artist’s permission.