Adapted by Lydia Diamond from the novel by Toni Morrison
Directed by David Muse
October 2006
A story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940’s Ohio. Eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove wants nothing more than to be loved by her family and schoolmates. Instead, she faces constant ridicule and abuse. She blames her dark skin and prays for blue eyes, sure that love will follow. With rich language and bold vision, this powerful adaptation of an American classic explores the crippling toll that a legacy of racism has taken on a community, a family, and an innocent girl.
Cast
Mama Lynn Chavis
Frieda/ Darleen Jessica Frances Dukes
Mrs. Breedlove Aakhu Freeman
Soaphead Church Alfred Kemp
Maureen/ White Girl Lia LaCour
Claudia Erika Rose
Pecola Carleen Troy
Cholly Jeorge Watson
Production Team
Director David Muse
Assistant Director Shanna Beauchamp
Musical Director Tracy Olivera
Stage Manager Jenn Carlson
Assistant Stage Managers Max von Duerckheim & Debbi Arseneaux
Production Assistant Shawn Helm
Scenic Designer Tony Cisek
Lighting Designer John Burkland
Costume Designer Reggie Ray
Associate Costume Designer Kathleen Geldard
Sound Designer Ryan Rumery
Master Electrician William Ley
Sound Board Opperator Tom Trulecky
Sound Technician Will Burns
Properties Designer Tracie Duncan
Assistant Properties Designer Anne McCormally
Scenic Painter Holly Heighfill
Carpenters Jon Boags & Carleen Troy
Press
What They Say
“The stellar performances are all noteworthy with both Lynn Chavis and Aakhu Freeman in exceptional fine voice and committed delivery, along with Erika Rose’s observations and hilarious snappy asides.”
“The director elicits strong work from everyone. The most affecting scene comes late, in the strange exchange between a preacher of deluded spirit, played by the excellent Alfred Kemp, and Pecola…”
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