Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing at Westport Country Playhouse
Dates: 9/9/2024
📍 Theatre: Westport Country Playhouse
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Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing is a jazz-infused drama set in 1947, capturing the life of baseball legend Satchel Paige as he navigates the challenges of being overshadowed by Jackie Robinson during the last days of baseball's Negro Leagues. The play features Brian D. Coats as Satchel Paige, alongside Derrick Cobey, Stanley Andrew Jackson, and Ashley LaLonde, among others. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, the story reflects on issues of equality and resilience in a pivotal moment in American history. Directed by Ellis, this reading brings to life a compelling narrative about a pivotal figure in sports.
Cast and Creative Team for Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing at Westport Country Playhouse
Cast
Brian D. Coats
Satchel Paige
Derrick Cobey
Jazzman/Buck O'Neil
Stanley Andrew Jackson
Art Young
Ashley LaLonde
Moira Hopkins
Kohler McKenzie
Bob Feller
N'Kenge
Mrs. Hopkins
Mick Rafalski
Franky Palmieri
Dereje Tarrant
Young Satchel
Rodolfo Soto
Stage Directions
Creative Team
Trey Ellis
Playwright
Trey Ellis
Director
Ricardo Khan
Playwright
Ricardo Khan
Director
Patricia Blaufuss
Public Relations Manager
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