In the vibrant village of Affreakah-Amirrorkah, the narrative unfolds around Akim, celebrated as the epitome of beauty amidst her envious classmates. Tori Sampson's contemporary adaptation of a West African fable blends live music and dance to explore the relentless pursuit of unattainable beauty standards, particularly affecting Black women. Under the direction of Ontaria Kim Wilson, this production features a cast including Nia Amante as Akim and Alayna Spencer as Massassi. The performance aims to shed light on the pressures faced by young girls and the societal implications of beauty ideals.
Cast and Creative Team for If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be A Muhf*cka at Temple Theaters
Cast
Jason Pratt
Chorus
Nia Amante
Akim
Alayna Spencer
Massassi
Semaja Murphey
Adama
Kendall Arrington
Kaya
Kendall Harris
Kasim
Aliyah Cherohony
Ma
Brantley Evans
Dad
Grace Jones
Kaya Understudy/Mime/Dweller
Lucia Herndon
Massassi, Ma Understudy/Juju Dancer
Sky Brown
Adama Understudy/Mime/Dweller
Tyrese Stone
Dad Understudy/Juju Dancer
Creative Team
Ontaria Kim Wilson
Director
Hardik Gupta
Assistant Director
Laurence Vance
Set Designer
Kit Longo
Costume Designer
Darren West
Lighting Designer
Larry Fowler
Sound Designer
Amanda Hatch
Props Master
Dalana Arnwine
Assistant Props Master
Jamiir Dickson
Dramaturg
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