Theater Picks: ‘The Shipment’ at Durham’s Common Ground

Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and newly formed Black Ops Theatre stage Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee’s “The Shipment” at Durham’s Common Ground Theatre.

This darkly comic social commentary takes the form of a variety show in which five African-American actors confront the stereotypes black performers face and the racial divides that still exist in America. 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 10-12 and 17-19. $15 (seniors and military $12). 919-384-7817 or littlegreenpig.com.

This story was originally published September 3, 2015 at 10:30 AM with the headline "Theater Picks: ‘The Shipment’ at Durham’s Common Ground."