THE COLOR PURPLE

Based on the novel by Alice Walker

The Color Purple is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 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.

WARNING – This play contains themes of violence, abuse, rape and sexuality. Parents should use discretion about what is age appropriate for their children. Should you or anyone you know need assistance, The Color Purple team has partnered with Family Justice Center of Erie County, who provides free services and support to individuals and the community on breaking the cycle of abuse.

Performance Dates

sept 15- oct 1, 2023| Shea’s 710 theatre

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm

Fridays @ 7:30 pm

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm

Sundays @ 4:00 pm

 

A collaboration between Shea’s 710, Ujima Company Inc, and Second Generation Theatre

Director
Sarah Norat Phillips

Choreographer
Naila Ansari

Music Director
Karen Saxon

Asst. Director
Tioga Simpson

Stage Manager
Emma English

Asst. Aneesah Karam

TD/ Set Designer
Chris Cavanagh

 

Lighting Designer
Simeon Carpenter

Sound Designer
Nicholas Quinn

Costume Designer
Jenna Damberger

Asst. Amaya Mack

Props Designer
Diane Almeter Jones

Asst. Amber Greer & Shannell Dixon

Fight Choreographer
Adriano Gatto

CAST
Gabriella McKinley         Jetaun Louie

Curtis Lovell                     Brian Brown

George Brown*                 Anika Pace

Tuhran Gethers                Gerald Ramsey

Latosha Jennings              Danielle Green

Nathania Sampaio             Tammy Wilder

Brittany Burgess                 Derrian Brown

Austin Marshall                 Jake Hayes

Marchon Hamilton II      Brandon Williamson

*Member Actor’s Equity