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
Shanté M. Moore (Ensemble)
Jocelyn Jenkins (Ensemble)
Derrionne Key (Ensemble)
Frank Britton (Ensemble)
Catrina Brenae (Ensemble)
Tony Thomas (Joseph)
Awa Sal Secka (Ensemble)
Danielle Glover (Mary)
Demitrus “Demie” Carter (Ensemble)
Amaiya Holley (Ensemble)
Joshua Reynolds (Ensemble)
Branden Mack (Ensemble)
Musicians
Yusef Chisholm (Bass)
e’Marcus Harper-Short (Musical Director and Keyboard)
Jon-Matthew Hopkins (Drums)
Production Team
e’Marcus Harper-Short (Musical Director and Keyboard)
Tré Wheeler (Stage Manager)
John Alexander (Lighting Designer)
Brian Gillick (Scenic Designer)
Princess Mhoon (Director and Choreographer)
Dan Deiter (Sound 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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