CROWNS
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY THE ASOLO THEATRE COMPANY
Howard J. Millman, Producing Artistic Director
WHAT Crowns by ReginaTaylor,
from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry
WHERE The Asolo Theatre Company
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed and Choreographed by: Marion J. Caffey
Scenic and Lighting Design: Dale F. Jordan
Costume Design: Emilio Sosa
Sound Design: Matthew Parker
Original Score: Rick Menke
Music Director: e’Marcus Harper
Percussionist: Romero Wyatt
Stage Manager: Jon Merlyn
CAST Yolanda/Ogun Dana Dawson
Velma/Oya LaVon D. Fisher
Mother Shaw/Obatala Joilet F. Harris
Wanda/Oshun Jannie Jones
Man C. Mingo Long
Mabel/Shango Valerie Payton
Jeanette/Yemaya C. Kelly Wright
OPENING NIGHT SATURDAY, May 13, 2006 at 8 p.m.The opening night show is followed by a champagne reception, and “mingle with the stars” celebration. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
SYNOPSIS A ‘joyous celebration’ of African-American women and their church hats, as adapted from the best-selling book. Featuring rich stories of family, love, loss, and self-awareness told through compelling oral histories and glorious gospel music.
PREVIEWS Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m.
Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m.
05/13 8:00 p.m. Opening 06/01 2:00 p.m.
05/14 2:00 p.m. PT 8:00 p.m. PT
05/16 8:00 p.m. 06/02 8:00 p.m.
05/17 2:00 p.m. 06/03 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 06/04 2:00 p.m.
05/18 8:00 p.m. 06/06 8:00 p.m.
05/19 8:00 p.m. 06/07 2:00 p.m.
05/20 2:00 p.m. IN 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 06/08 8:00 p.m.
05/21 2:00 p.m. 06/09 8:00 p.m.
05/23 8:00 p.m. 06/10 2:00 p.m.
05/24 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 06/11 2:00 p.m.
05/25 8:00 p.m. 06/13 8:00 p.m.
05/26 8:00 p.m. 06/14 2:00 p.m.
05/27 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. 06/15 8:00 p.m.
05/28 2:00 p.m. AD 06/16 8:00 p.m.
05/30 8:00 p.m. 06/17 2:00 p.m.
05/31 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. AD 06/18 2:00 p.m. Closing
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $16-$48. (In the Mertz Theatre)
May 14 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 4 p.m.
June 1 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 10 p.m.
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $16-$48; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by the Asolo where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Sunday, May 28, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31, 8 p.m.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
www.asolo.org
$16-$48 (Children are HALF PRICE)
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PRODUCERS Sylvia and Gershom Cohn
Marcy Gilroy, Amsouth Bank
Flori Roberts
SEASON
PRESENTERS Esther M. Mertz
Virginia B. Toulmin
Designing Women
PRESENTERS
Stanley and Janet Kane
Joan and Ira Mendell
Lee and Bob Peterson
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The Asolo Theatre Festival is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.