by Langston Hughes
Directed and Choreographed by Princess Mhoon
Music Directed by e’Marcus Harper-Short
Nov 23 - Dec 31, 2016
Theater Alliance is thrilled to bring back the Award-winning Holiday classic for the third year in a row. Langston Hughes’ “Gospel Song-Play” chronicles and celebrates the birth of Jesus and the unique cultural identity and heritage of Black Americans. This joyous musical compels us to look inward and find the wonder in life. This performance is recommended for audiences of all ages.
Cast
Tony Thomas (Joseph)
Amaiya Holley (Ensemble)
Shanté M. Moore (Ensemble)
Derrionne Key (Ensemble)
Joshua Reynolds (Ensemble)
Catrina Brenae (Ensemble)
Danielle Glover (Mary)
Awa Sal Secka (Ensemble)
Branden Mack (Ensemble)
Jocelyn Jenkins (Ensemble)
Demitrus “Demie” Carter (Ensemble)
Frank Britton (Ensemble)
Musicians
Jon-Matthew Hopkins (Drums)
Yusef Chisholm (Bass)
e’Marcus Harper-Short (Musical Director and Keyboard)
Production Team
Princess Mhoon (Director and Choreographer)
Tré Wheeler (Stage Manager)
Dan Deiter (Sound Designer)
e’Marcus Harper-Short (Musical Director and Keyboard)
John Alexander (Lighting Designer)
Brian Gillick (Scenic Designer)
Brandee Mathies (Costume Designer)
Press
What They Say
“Come prepared for a total, spiritually uplifting theater experience!”
“Resist the urge to clap and sing along if you can.”
- Location : The Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE Washington, DC 20020
- Run time : 100 minutes with one 10 minute intermission
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