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Saturday June 14 at 4:30pm
Monday June 16 at 7pm
Thursday June 19 at 3pm
Friday June 20 at 2pm and 8pm
Saturday June 21 at 4:30pm
Approximate show run time:
2 Hours and 45 minutes including one intermission.
This workshop production is made possible with project support from Leonard Majzlin, the Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund, and in part by support from the Pipeline Arts Foundation, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
June 14 - 21, 2025
Workshop Production - 6 performances only!
BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
55 Lexington Ave. Enter at East 25th Street
(between Lex. and 3rd Aves.)
Music by ALPHONSO HORNE
Co-Book & Co-Lyrics by JESSE L. KEARNEY, JR.
Co-Lyrics and additional Music by PETER MILLS
Co-Book by CARA REICHEL
Directed by KIMILLE HOWARD
Choreographed by CHLOE DAVIS
Music Directed by
ALPHONSO HORNE & ANDY RONINSON
From silent pictures to the talkies, groundbreaking cinematic pioneer Oscar Micheaux fights to bring Black stories to the silver screen… Micheaux’s legacy as America’s first major Black filmmaker comes to syncopated and soulful life in this original jazz musical.
FEATURING:
Saint Aubyn, LaDonna Burns, Marques Furr, Tymothee Harrell, Alysha Morgan, Maya Sistruck, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Julius Thomas III, Nasia Thomas, Anita Welch-Smith & Curtis Wiley
with band members
Mike Bond (6/16 & 6/19), Caylen Bryant, Norman Edwards, Langston Hughes, Alphonso Horne & Andy Roninson (6/14, 6/20-21)
In this workshop production, audiences will experience a unique staged presentation exploring choreography and design elements, and featuring full cast and live jazz ensemble. The script, music and staging elements will be developed over the course of the presentations, and attendees will be invited to offer feedback.
Projection Design by BRITTANY BLAND
Scenic Design by JESSICA ALEXANDRA CANCINO
Lighting Design by EMMANUEL DELGADO
Costume Design by MIKA EUBANKS
Sound Design by BEN SCHEFF
Production Stage Manager THEA McRAE
Assistant Stage Manager JOSH-ANDREW WISDOM
Production Manager ALLIE POSNER
Music Consultant MARK. G MEADOWS
General Management EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS