The first time I heard of 3: Black Girl Blues was in June of 2022. With sold-out performances in Los Angeles and Sacramento, I heard nothing but rave reviews about the show, its message, and Danielle Mone Truitt’s stellar performance. So, when I saw that it was returning to The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre, I jumped at the opportunity to see it, and it did not disappoint.

3: Black Girl Blues is a one-woman show created and performed by Truitt and written by Anthony D’Juan. It tells the tale of three close friends – Keisha, Jill, and Stephanie – who grew up together and now as adults, are forced to confront their demons. Each woman is introduced with different music, costumes, and background lighting that help set the mood of who they are on the surface. We soon learn there is a lot more underneath.

First, we meet Keisha, the urban socialite and party girl. Keisha is wild and self-destructive. She is talking to Jill on the phone about kicking her boyfriend out…again. This isn’t the first time her boyfriend has cheated on her, but it has gone to a new level by having a child with another woman. While she puts up a great front and has many comedic moments, we see glimpses of her sadness and anger for what she cannot have.

Then we are introduced to Jill, the housewife in denial. Jill is lonely and a little self-deprecating. We meet her at her house talking to Stephanie who stopped by to pick up a vase. It is clear from her quick talking speed and changing subjects that she is desperate for adult interaction. During this time, she is drinking wine which slowly gets her drunk until she starts to relieve some secrets to Stephanie, one of the biggest ones being that she knows her husband is cheating on her. Truitt does an amazing job of leaving you feeling heartbroken and pity for Jill.

Finally, we meet Stephanie, the go-getter executive. Stephanie is strong-willed and calculated. Unlike Keisha and Jill, Stephanie’s story takes place in a therapist’s office. There is no sugar coating with Stephanie, she is to the point and doesn’t want to face what might come up in therapy. This is where we are given the most background into the women and their relationship with each other. Stephanie goes in-depth into their relationships have changed over the years, revealing her biggest secret. This was the most powerful scene and wrapped to show how we all have flaws, secrets, and demons.   

3: Black Girl Blues is a beautiful combination of comedic and dramatic moments masterfully performed by Danielle Mone Truitt. This can’t miss performance is showing now through June 17 at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre. Learn more here.