Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts
Set in 1964 in the Deep South during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, strongVIOLET/strong follows the growth and enlightenment of a bitter young woman accidentally scarred by her father. In hopes that a TV evangelist can cure her, she embarks on a journey more...
Original Cast
Father
Stephen Lee Anderson, who has an extensive theatre background including his Off-Broadway performance in "Violet," has also graced the stages of Broadway in notable productions such as "Spider-Man" and "Wicked." more...
Creepy Guy/Bus Driver 1/Radio Singer/Billy Dean/Virgil
Flicker
Leroy Evans/Waiter/Mechanic/Lead Radio Singer/Bus Driver 3/Earl
Old Lady 1/Hotel Singer1/Old Lady 2
Woman with Fan/Music Hall Singer/Mabel
Monty
Michael Park, who was part of the original Off-Broadway cast of *Violet*, has an extensive career that includes notable Broadway roles such as Gooper in *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof* and Billy in *Carousel*, as well as an Emmy Award-winning performance on "As The World Turns". more...
Young Vi
Gospel Soloist
Hotel Singer 2
Landlady
Woman Knitting
Woman Knitting/Landlady/Hotel Singer 2/Gospel Soloist
Bus Drvier 1/Preacher/Rufus/Radio Singer/Bus Driver 4
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Musical | Lauren Ward |
| 1997 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical | Michael McElroy |
Production Team
Joseph Joubert Orchestrator
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Kathleen Marshall Choreographer
Derek McLane Scenic Designer
Tony Meola Sound Designer
Michael Rafter Musical Director
Susan H. Schulman Director
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
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