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The Color Purple at Black Theatre Troupe

Dates: 10/18/2024 - 11/3/2024

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Black Theatre Troupe presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Color Purple, based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Running from October 18 to November 3 at the Tempe Center for the Arts, the production follows Celie, played by Xea Goolsby, as she overcomes adversity and discovers her inner strength in the early 20th century South. Directed by Karen Jones with musical direction by Brenda Hankins, the cast brings to life a powerful narrative of resilience and empowerment through a vibrant score infused with jazz, gospel, and blues. Other notable cast members include David Logan as Ol' Mister and LaTraye Meredith as Sofia.

Cast and Creative Team for The Color Purple at Black Theatre Troupe

Cast

Xea Goolsby
Celie
David Logan
Ol' Mister
Vanessa Quintero
Nettie
LaTraye Meredith
Sofia
Robert Hudson
Mister
Cherylandria Banks
Church Lady Doris
Larry Arnold
Pa
Christal Roundtree
Church Lady Darlene
Danitra Dillon White
Shug Avery
Trevell McElwee-Chappell
Preacher
Shanaleigh Mejia
Ensemble
Tahanee Waqia
Ensemble
Kishea Morning
Ensemble
Tyree Ballard
Ensemble
Ishmail Najeeullah
Ensemble
Ray Rayford
Ensemble
Zinia Chappell
Ensemble
Randy Shaw
Ensemble
Terrance Smith
Ensemble
Ljaya Washington
Ensemble
D'Yonn James
Ensemble
Nancy Taylor
Ensemble

Creative Team

Karen Jones
Director
Brenda Hankins
Musical Direction

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