
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