The Amen Corner at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Dates: 8/5/2025 - 8/24/2025
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The Amen Corner at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre features a powerful story centered on Harlem storefront pastor Margaret Alexander, who must reconcile her piety and humanity when her estranged husband returns. Directed by Ken-Matt Martin, the production stars Gillian Glasco as Margaret, alongside Tyrese Shawn Avery, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, and Aaron Smith. This music-filled play by James Baldwin explores themes of faith, family conflict, and personal truth, enhanced by performances from local choirs. The show runs from August 5 to August 24, 2025.
Cast and Creative Team for The Amen Corner at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Cast
Satia Spencer
Sister Boxer
Gillian Glasco
Margaret Alexander
Tyrese Shawn Avery
David
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Sister Moore
Aaron Smith
Brother Boxer
Bijoux
Sister of the Church
Rhindi White
Ida Jackson
Tiara Piggee
Sister Sally
B. Cordell Piggee
Brother Washington
Nick Farr
Brother Davis
Portia Jones
Sister Douglass
Jermaine McClure
Luke
Tawanna Campbell
Sister Odessa
Creative Team
Kaila Madison
Production Stage Manager
Maya Ellington
Vocal Director
Ricardo Richardson
Music Director
Jeremiah Davison
Sound Designer
Celeste Jennings
Costume Designer
Sim Carpenter
Lighting Designer
Sim Carpenter
Scenic Designer
Ken-Matt Martin
Director
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Ain't Misbehavin' (06/16/26-06/28/26)
Steel Magnolias (05/26/26-06/07/26)
Stage 13 Pre-Professional Company Showcase (05/05/26-05/05/26)
The Glass Menagerie (09/02/25-09/14/25)
The Call (01/19/18-02/11/19)
Avenue Q (06/05/13-06/30/13)
Death of a Salesman (04/24/13-05/12/13)
Ballet Arkansas' Spring Into Motion (04/05/13-04/07/13)
Treasure Island (03/06/13-03/31/13)
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