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By Regina Taylor
Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg

Running September 9 - October 6, 2023, matinee and evening performances available

A celebration of song, dance, cultural history—and glamorous headwear.

Crowns is a musical play about honoring your roots, finding your groove, and embracing your own style. When Chicago-born Yolanda is sent down South after the death of her brother, she finds strength in the tales of the wise women who surround her and the powerful rituals connected to their dazzling hats. This jubilant musical traces the roots of Gospel through contemporary hip-hop, fusing rich storytelling in a stirring coming-of-age tale.

DIGITAL PROGRAM

For the Deaf community, we are providing an ASL-interpreted performance of this event on September 30, 2023, at 2:30 PM.

If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.

Center REP “Pay What You Can” preview performances (September 9 - 10)

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online at any time – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.

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Production Team

Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Director

Leigh Scarritt Musical Director 

Kendra Barnes Choreographer 

Nina Ball+ Scenic Designer 

Ben Rawson+ Lighting Designer 

Ulises Alcala+ Costume Designer 

Lyle Barrere Sound Designer 

Kelly James Tighe^ Technical Supervisor 

Alyssa Tryon Props Designer 

Cast

Antonia Reed Yolanda 

Constance Jewell Lopez* Velma 

Darryl V. Jones* The Man 

Anise Ritchie* Wanda 

Janelle LaSalle* Jeanette 

Juanita Harris Mother Shaw 

Phaedra Tillery-Boughton* Mabel 

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
+ member of United Scenic Artists Union
++ member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

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