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The Gospel at Colonus at Gunston Arts Center
Dates: 2/22/2018 - 3/25/2018
📍 Theatre: Gunston Arts Center
2700 S Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: 703-418-4808
Tickets: $10-35
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The Gospel at Colonus
By Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
Directed by Sandra L. Holloway
Original Direction by Jennifer L. Nelson
Musical Direction by e’Marcus Harper-Short
Starring William T. Newman Jr. as Oedipus
Produced in collaboration with Minister Becky Mays and The Women’s Ecumenical Choir
Now lift us up in a blaze of glory.
Avant Bard theatre proudly presents the legendary African American musical The Gospel at Colonus, a soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life. The Gospel at Colonus transforms Sophocles' timeless tale of the last days of Oedipus into a parable for our times. Its message of redemption is sorely needed. With its epic poetry and magnificent score, The Gospel at Colonus reminds us that out of the deepest sorrows, the highest and most uplifting hope can emerge.
By Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
Directed by Sandra L. Holloway
Original Direction by Jennifer L. Nelson
Musical Direction by e’Marcus Harper-Short
Starring William T. Newman Jr. as Oedipus
Produced in collaboration with Minister Becky Mays and The Women’s Ecumenical Choir
Now lift us up in a blaze of glory.
Avant Bard theatre proudly presents the legendary African American musical The Gospel at Colonus, a soaring celebration of transcendence and the fragility of life. The Gospel at Colonus transforms Sophocles' timeless tale of the last days of Oedipus into a parable for our times. Its message of redemption is sorely needed. With its epic poetry and magnificent score, The Gospel at Colonus reminds us that out of the deepest sorrows, the highest and most uplifting hope can emerge.
Cast and Creative Team for The Gospel at Colonus at Gunston Arts Center
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Preacher Oedipus: William T. Newman Jr.*
Singer Oedipus: Kenton Rogers
Antigone: Ayana Reed
Ismene: Jessa Marie Coleman
Theseus: A. J. Calbert
Creon: e’Marcus Harper-Short
Polyneices: Greg Watkins
Choragos: Gregory K. Wright
Balladeer: Rafealito Ross
* Member Actors’ Equity Association
GOSPEL CHOIR
Minister Becky Sanders
Angela Adams, Angela R. Gray, Sandy Taylor Hawkins, Robin Walker Shanks, Kimberly A. Young
MUSICIANS
Jabari Exum (Percussion), e’Marcus Harper-Short (Keyboard)
Preacher Oedipus: William T. Newman Jr.*
Singer Oedipus: Kenton Rogers
Antigone: Ayana Reed
Ismene: Jessa Marie Coleman
Theseus: A. J. Calbert
Creon: e’Marcus Harper-Short
Polyneices: Greg Watkins
Choragos: Gregory K. Wright
Balladeer: Rafealito Ross
* Member Actors’ Equity Association
GOSPEL CHOIR
Minister Becky Sanders
Angela Adams, Angela R. Gray, Sandy Taylor Hawkins, Robin Walker Shanks, Kimberly A. Young
MUSICIANS
Jabari Exum (Percussion), e’Marcus Harper-Short (Keyboard)
News About The Gospel at Colonus at Gunston Arts Center
Interview: Theatre Life with William T. Newman Jr.
December 07, 2021 William T. Newman Jr. is currently living his theatre life portraying the esteemed African-American playwright August Wilson in How I Learned What I Learned at WSC Avant Bard. The production marks the company’s return to LIVE performances and runs through December 19th at Gunston Arts Center in Theatre Two.
BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED at Avant Bard Theatre
December 05, 2021 August Wilson was always a font of stories. In addition to the 10 plays of his lauded Pittsburgh Cycle, there were books, essays and poems largely about the African-American experience.About the Theatre
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