May 19-22, 26-29
THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.
Sponsors: Colson Family Law, P.A., Jody A. Greene, P.A. and Alvarez & Wallace, P.A.
Dates and Times:
| Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, May 22, 2022 | 7:30 PM (No matinee) |
| Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday, May 28, 2022 | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday, May 29, 2022 | 2:30 PM |
Cast:
| Celie | Jessica Mainor-Thiele |
| Nettie | Jasmine Williams-Hollinghead |
| Pa | Donald German |
| Mister | Michael Carter |
| Old Mister | Ryan Sinclair |
| Harpo | AC Ingram |
| Sofia | Jazz Zamor |
| Shug Avery | Felecia Ewing |
| Jarene | Johnetta Myers |
| Doris | Jackie Wade |
| Darlene | The Monalisa |
| Squeak | Isa Martin |
| Church Soloist | Nanette Autry |
| Grady/Buster | Jacoby Robinson |
| Young Celie | Amara Powell |
| Young Nettie | Samantha Champeau |
| Jailer | Ted Haller |
| Olivia | Morgan Wright |
| Adam | Kevin Wright |
| Preacher | Dez Smalls |
| Ensemble | Samantha Champeau, Elaine Jacobs, Jafaea Patterson, Amara Powell, Shalene Raysor, Deena Raysor, Clayton Riddley, Kevin Wright, Morgan Wright |
Musicians:
| Piano 1 | Solomon Johnson |
| Piano 2 | Pam Cooper & Jill Dillingham |
| Drums | Jeff Pullen |
| Flute | Samuel Forbes |
| Guitar | George Huffy |
| Percussion | Ryan Sinclair |
| Tenor Saxophone | Edward (Edlo) Witsell |
| Alto Saxophone | Johnnie Robinson |
| Trumpet | Jim Daniel (Richard Roberts on 5/29/22) |
Crew:
| Directors | Deirdre A. Wallace & Ann Walsh |
| Music Director | Chad Miller |
| Choreography | Donna Clinton, AC Ingram, Jazz Zamor |
| Co-Assistant Creative Directors | AC Ingram, Jazz Zamor |
| Costumes | Tammy Lynch & Donna Lewis |
| Stage Manager | Beth Perkins |
| Props | Alexa Bishop & Jeff Groden-Thomas |
| Set Design & Construction | Gregg Dillingham, Jeff Groden-Thomas, Michael Coll-Barth |
| Lights | Chris Thiele, Chuck Phillips |
