Executive Director

There are precious few musicals that stir my soul as deeply as this remarkable show, The Color Purple. Resilience, forgiveness, and the triumph of the human spirit are at its heart – and what a beautiful heart it is! I’m so proud to bring this production back to the RMTC stage, especially during the month of February.

But The Color Purple isn’t RMTC’s last stop in the quest to showcase art as a catalyst for uniting our community. Next month, we’ll launch our inaugural Human Rights New Works Festival with a full production of the Alabama premiere of Alabama Story, and readings of four brand new works centered around human rights – Everything That’s Beautiful, The Ballad of Klook & Vinette, Sam’s Room, and Mother Emanuel. Check out show descriptions and the weekend schedule at www.rmtchumanrights.org. I hope you’ll join us for a celebration, conversation, and commemoration of that which can truly bring us all together – our humanity.

Kathryn Harbert, Board of Directors, President Keith Cromwell, Executive Director

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Book byMarsha NormanMusic and Lyrics by

Brenda Russell Allee Willis Stephen BrayTHE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was

produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

Based upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture

Musical Direction Choregraphy by Restaged & Adapted byReginald Yarbrough Ron Kellum Henry Scott

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Production Stage ManagerJames Gibbs

Sound DesignPatrick MacDonald

Costume DesignAmy Rankin

Lighting DesignBrad Cozby

Scenic DesignAndy Fitch

Wig DesignTommy Thompson

THE COLOR PURPLE is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com

Directed byKeith Cromwell

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Company. We know that by placing a spotlight on training,

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At HMC we believe that by supporting the arts, we are

nurturing the soul of our community, which is why we

are committed to supporting Red Mountain Theatre

Company. We know that by placing a spotlight on training,

dedication, and hard work today we are investing in the

Birmingham of tomorrow.

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“Whenever you are creating beauty around you, you are restoring your own soul”

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The Color PurpleABOUT THE SHOW

From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Stephen Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film comes a stage musical with a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through

joy and despair, anguish, and hope to discover the power of love and life. Through love, she’ll find the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her voice in the world.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act IOverture — Orchestra

Huckleberry Pie— Young Celie and Young NettieMysterious Ways — Celie, Nettie, and Ensemble

Somebody Gonna Love You — CelieOur Prayer — Nettie, Celie, Mister, Doris, Darlene, Jarene, and Pa

That Fine Mister — Doris, Darlene, and Jarene Big Dog — Mister, Celie, Young Harpo, Mister’s Daughters,

and Male EnsembleLily of the Field — Celie, Nettie, and Mister

Dear God-Shug — CelieToo Beautiful for Words — Shug

Push Da Button — Shug, Harpo, and EnsembleUh-Oh! — Sofia, Squeak, Celie, Buster, and Femaie Ensemble

What About Love? — Celie and ShugAct I Finale — Shug, Celie, and Nettie

15 min intermission

Act II African Homeland — Nettie, Celie, Young Adam, Young Olivia, and Ensemble

The Color Purple — Shug and CelieChurch Ladies’ Easter — Doris, Darlene, and Jarene

I Curse You Mister — Celie and MisterMister’s Song-Celie’s Curse — Mister

Miss Celie’s Pants — Celie, Shug, Sofia, and Female EnsembleAny Little Thing — Harpo and Sofia

What About Love? (Reprise) — Celie and Shug I’m Here — Celie

The Color Purple (Reprise) — Celie and Company

Reginald Yarbrough Cornelius Gardner

Sallie WhiteMatt Barron

Wisdom BibbsJoey Johnson

Charlie LettKristian Smith

Keyboard 1Keyboard 2Reeds 1Reeds 2TrumpetGuitarBassDrums

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Caprenia Anthony (Shug) is President of CaPant Event Management and Productions and is also Founder of WAVE, Inc. a nonprofit organization that offers programs to cultivate the talents and gifts of youth by tapping into their

creative abilities and self-esteem through Musical Theater, Dance, Acting, Modeling, Commercials/Voice-overs, Production, and Cheerleading. Caprenia has continued to captivate audiences on stage headlining in Aida, Smokey Joe’s Café, Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbhavin, Ain’t Nothing But the Blues and The Wiz to name a few. Her print, commercial and voice-over credits includes work for McDonald’s, Southern Living, Lowe’s, Southwest Airlines, Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Piggly Wiggly, B-Metro, Birmingham Magazine, and many more. “Thanks to my husband Curtis and son Jerrell for their love and tireless support of me! You ignite my heart to explode with the gifts that God has given me. Applause to the RMTC family and amazing cast for this profound production”.

Tierney Breedlove (Nettie), a bubbly, charismatic musical theatre/film actress, is a graduate of Furman University: B.A. in Music and Theatre Arts, cum laude; and an Atlantic Acting School alumna (NYC). Most recently, she’s

performed as Armenia in Midtown Production’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Shayna/Dynamite in Charleston Stage’s Hairspray! She’s so grateful to be returning to the RMTC stage, where she was last seen in the ensemble of Dreamgirls. Other favorite credits include: Josephine in Big Fish, Glinda/Aunt Em in The Wiz and Peep-Bo in The Hot Mikado (Glow Lyric Theatre), Glinda/Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, and Rachel Isum in Play to Win (BCT).

Christopher Campbell (Ensemble) is excited to be performing again at RMTC. A proud graduate of A.H. Parker High School and The University of Alabama, Chris was always destined to entertain. He’s

worked with Theatre Downtown, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Sidewalk Film Festival, and RMTC, among others. He is a member of The New South Softball League and former VP of The Central Alabama Pride Board. He also works with Birmingham’s SHOUT Film Festival and other nonprofits. Chris is thrilled to perform with this phenomenal cast and wishes to thank RTMC, his family, friends, and mentors for the opportunity to further share his talents.

Michael A. Charles (Ensemble) is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and was a double major in Theatre and Dance at The University of Alabama. He’s been in a host of productions all around the south. Recently, he’s

been in Dreamgirls (Little Albert/ Ensemble) here at RMTC and A Chorus Line (Richie) at Virginia Samford Theatre. He’s also a Company Apprentice at AROVA Contemporary Ballet. This’ll be his third production at RMTC, and he would like to thank his family, friends and anyone else who’s been supporting him in his career. He is excited about being a part of this production.

Katonio J. Crews (Ensemble), better known as KJ, is a 6th Grade honor student at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa. He has been afforded the opportunity to sing for church congregations, audiences in schools and districts,

and local competitions across the state. He recently earned the title of Best Youth Vocalist in a Tuscaloosa Got Talent competition. He has also been a vocalist and cast member for church plays. He is an avid reader and enjoys spending time singing with a gospel group called I-Shock, drumming, writing songs, and serving as big brother to his two brothers. This will be his first production at RMTC. He would like to thank God, his family, and friends for supporting his endeavors. He is overwhelmingly excited about being a part of this production.

Abijah Cunningham (Church Lady) is a wife of 10 years to Kenneth Cunningham and a mother of two Kaleb (7 yrs. old) and Addison (5 yrs. old). Abijah started singing at early age and singing has become a big part

of her life. She has been involved in a number of choirs and ensembles. She was a featured soloist for Birmingham Empowerment “Moving 50 years Forward”, performed with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, one of the lead vocalist in “It Ain’t Nothing but the Blues”, cast as “Dorothy” in The Wiz, performed as “Lorrell Robinson” in Dreamgirls, as the “Narrartor” in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, performed as “Church Lady” in The Color Purple and also performed as the “Lead Soprano” in Beehive. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in History and Psychology from Stillman College, where she also became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She will continue using the gifts that God blessed her with, never failing to give him the glory, praise, and honor that are due to him.

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Delta Dickerson (Church Lady) has been singing since the tender age of 5. She has sung with and toured Internationally over 25 years with greats such as James Ingram, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Daryl Coley, George Duke, Phil Perry & Dave Koz

to name a few. Delta loves theatre and has been involved in several productions. Delta has been instrumental in training and developing multiple choirs at various ministries. Her ultimate goal is to complete a Live Gospel Recording in 2018 and start an Intercity Mass Youth Movement. She would like to express special thanks to her family and friends who consistently support and and encourage her as she pursues her God-given purpose.

Myiesha Duff (Celie) is wife to Randall Duff, mother of Jaelle and Jillian, a songwriter, artist, musical theater actress, worship leader, and teacher. She has been using her voice to encourage, empower, uplift, and upbuild for 10+ years.

She finds great pleasure in pursuing new avenues to use her God given abilities to bless others. She started singing at the tender age of two with her mother’s guidance and began writing at the age of 8. Although she did not understand songwriting until much later, she kept a journal of poems that helped develop her writing ability. Around the age of 14, she began hearing melodies and putting lyrics to what she was hearing. Since truly discovering her passion for music, she has had the opportunity to perform in off-Broadway shows such as The Color Purple as the lead character of Celie, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Little Shop of Horrors. She has also been blessed to work with artists such as Seth Nyantakyi Sarpong, Rob Alley, Candy West, Geoffrey Golden, Myron Butler, Todd Delaney, Jonathan Nelson, Fred Hammond, and Kirk Franklin. She is currently working on her first EP and recently completed a year and a half assignment as a worship leader in Dallas, TX. “I’m so excited to be back on the RMTC stage and grateful to my husband and family for supporting all of my efforts!”

Juna Givhan (Church Lady)is a passionate performer who has been singing since the age of five. In the late 1990’s, she began training and acting with Jomandi Theatre Company in Atlanta. She later relocated to Los Angeles,

which afforded her countless opportunities to share theatrical and musical stages with some of the industry’s most prominent and influential talent. She currently serves as the Worship & Arts Director at Empowerment Word Church in Alabaster. She is THRILLED to be making her RMTC debut. “This has been a journey too beautiful for words… He, who promised, is FAITHFUL!”

Nadia Hopson (Church Lady)a Birmingham native, was born to Elder James C. & Sis. Willie Mae Burks. Minister Hopson has been in church all of her life. Even as a child, she began her ministry leading songs in the church choir. In 1998,

she graduated from West End High school, and she went on to Stillman College during which time she decided to pursue a career in the U.S Army Reserve. During her 8 years of military service, she also served at home in the A.M.E church where she worked as Director of the Choir, Youth Director, & Head Musician. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the military, she graduated from Miles College in 2011 with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, a prerequisite to law studies. In May 2011, she married the match to her strength, Randolph “Butch” Hopson. She is the mother of Maeyel Na’Dia 12, as well as Mother/Founder of “Mommy Bootcamp,” where she’s mother to Shalon and Nanna to Takiara. “Mommy Bootcamp” is an in-home ministry where young women and children are moved into the home environment and taught basic Christian principles, life skills, and sound work ethics. In 2005, she recorded and released her first Gospel Album entitled “Where Would I Be?” She is owner and operator of Mrs. Nadia’s Army Navy Surplus located in Bessemer. Now she is exploring a lifelong dream of acting in stage productions. She is truly excited to have been chosen to participate in this beautiful production!

Jeremy Jefferson (Ensemble) is a native of Birmingham, and has been performing since he was young. He made his debut in the Birmingham theatre scene in 2008 in A Glimpse of the 8th Wonder and It Takes Two Baby. In 2012, Jeremy was

diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, but by the grace of God was healed and came back to the theatre. Credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie (Drake), The Producers, It Ain’t Nothin But The Blues, and Dracula (Harker) at VST. He is delighted to have been cast in The Color Purple and work with RMTC again.

Chalen Law (Young Nettie) is a Birmingham native that is looking to make acting a lifelong career. She is an academic scholar that attends Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School. Previous acting credits

include: Alice in Wonderland, Dragon Trouble, Fairy Tale News, Night before Christmas, and Back to December. She has also performed in the production of School House Rock and Seussical through Art Play. Her accomplishments include winning 1st Place Performance Duet in the 2015 Jefferson County Trumbauer competition, and being featured in a Get Out and Vote PSA.

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Shronda Major (Squeak) is a native of Birmingham, AL. She received her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Alabama State University. A few of her past theatre credits include: Birmingham Children’s Theatre production of George Washington

Carver, Aldridge Theatre Company’s For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide (Lady in Yellow), Red Mountain Theatre’s productions of Barnstormer(Bessie Coleman) The Color Purple (Squeak), The MLK Project (Principal/ Lawyer), While The World Watched (Busy Body), The Wiz (Ensemble), and Dream Girls (Michelle). Virginia Samford City Equity’s productions of Ruined as (Josephine) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble and Beggar Woman). She also performed with Terrific New Theatre in the production of Split N Three as (Penny). She thanks God for the amazing opportunity to work with this show again and special thanks to her Director, cast and crew. She sends much love to her amazing daughter (Madison Grace) and her family and friends for their continuous support.

Darius Marshall (Ensemble) Darius Marshall is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He received his BFA in Dance with honors From Alabama State University under the direction of Michael Medcalf. During his tenure at ASU, he performed at The

International Association of Blacks In Dance, The Alabama Dance Festival, and The American College Dance Association to name a few. He has trained with The Joffrey Ballet Summer Contemporary/Jazz Intensive, The Dance Company Experience, and Ramsay High School, where he began his formal training. He’s grateful for this opportunity to share the stage with many talented artists.

Brandon A. McCall (Preacher/Ensemble), a Birmingham native, is an actor and vocalist. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Alabama State University. Brandon is also a distinguished gentleman of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha

Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He made his professional debut at B Street Theatre in Sacramento, California, and returned home to perform with Red Mountain Theatre Company. Credits include: Sister Act (Sweaty Eddie), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Dreamgirls (C.C. White), Tuxedo Junction (Erskine Hawkins) with Birmingham Children’s Theatre and Joy in the Morning (Angel-o) with actress and director, Robin Givens. Film: Woodlawn (featured sideline player), KNOWBull (writer, co-director). Commercial: WBRC FOX6 Roku App (Jay). Brandon is humbled to “BE” in this production and work with RMTC, the cast, and the crew. He is grateful to God for his wife, daughter, family, friends, supporters, and the wonderful blessings that have been afforded to him! www.justbeingbam.com

Darielle Morgan (Teen Celie) is excited to be making her debut performance with RMTC! Sheis a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a junior at Fairfield High Preparatory School. Darrielle has been singing since the age of 8. By the time she

was in high school, she became the soprano section leader, and also worked with celebrities such as Motown Recording artist Micheal Henderson and National Recording artist Willie Clayton.

Sumaiyah Morris (Teen Nettie) is a 13 year old student at Rutledge Middle School in Midfield. She enjoys rehearsing/performing with her school’s enrichment program, writing script, and designing costumes. Some of her productions

have included The Wiz (Lion), Peter Pan (lead-Pan) and Annie (lead- Annie). She also likes to draw, read, and hang out with her friends. She is so thankful for her parents, Paul & Robyn Morris, sisters Mariah and Christina; enrichment teacher/director (fairy godmother) Ms. Debra Rust, dance teacher/mentor, Mrs. Denna Wilkins-Robinson; technical director/photographer, Mrs. Kathryn Blackwell; Ms. Linda Waldrup and her best friend & cast mate, Paris Bester. She is very honored and excited to be able to work with such amazing people at RMTC, to play the role of Teen Nettie, and to take part in the production of The Color Purple.

Henry C. Mims (Ensemble) is a Birmingham native and a graduate of Ramsay High School and The University of Alabama (Management Information Systems). After working in classic piano under the direction of Joe Jenkins, Henry

attended Birmingham-Southern College, where he continued this concentration under the instruction of Constance Moore. He is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with RMTC again. He is thankful to God, his amazing wife, family, and friends for their continued encouragement and support.

Kyneddi Porter (Ensemble) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre major at The University of Alabama from Tuscaloosa, AL. She is excited to make her debut with RMTC! Some of her past credits include Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof with

Birmingham-Southern College, Star-To-Be/Sophie in Annie and a Dynamite in Hairspray, both with The Actor’s Charitable Theatre. She is also a member of UA’s show choir, Resonance. She made her screen debut as young Misty Pope in the independent film, The Legend of Oscar Pope. She is grateful for the support of her family and friends and looks forward to performing in future productions with RMTC.

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Fannie FlaggDavid Friedman

Gloria MoodyKim MorganRebecca LukerSusan Ritter

Janet Lucas BeckLajuana Bradford

Derry BuntingCarol Butler

Priscilla Hancock CooperDebbie Drummond

Kathryn EckertAlison Gorrie

Phyllis HallJohn O. Hudson, III

Scott KapplerAllen Montgomery

Bill Mooney

Kam PattonRobert RaifordCarolanne RobertsLinda SchultzKeelie SegarsJohn SellersDavid SilversteinShannon SmithDavid SmithermanSusan StablerChris TerrellDarrell VinesDr. Perry Ward

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Petrilla Proctor (Ensemble) is a Musical Theatre major at The University of Alabama. She is a graduate of Lee High School Vocal Magnet in Huntsville AL and has appeared in Ragtime, Hairspray, Little Shop Of Horrors in which she played

a lead role in she also appeared Peter Pan, Jesus Christ Superstar, Big Fish, In The Heights, A Woman Called Truth. Petrilla is a passionate artist and is grateful to be a part of The Color Purple cast

Nalin Jeremiah Reed (Young Harpo) has been acting, singing and dancing since he was 7 years old. He has performed in Birmingham at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center and the Carver Theatre in a number of Make It Happen

Theatre Company productions. He has modeled for Alabama Baby and Child Magazine and has appeared in television commercials on WBRC Fox 6. He is a 6th Grader at Saint Aloysius Catholic School. He enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and playing with his dogs, Sassy and Solly.

Chloe Spratt (Young Celie) is extremely proud to be joining the cast of The Color Purple! This is her first appearance with RMTC! She resides in Birmingham with her family and attends Highlands School in Mountain Brook. She is

currently in the fourth grade. She has been taking voice and piano lessons since she was five years old. Chloe loves performing and would like to give a special thanks to everyone who has supported her and “taken her under their wings”.

Alexis King Tolbert (Ensemble) is a Birmingham native and began singing,dancing, and playing instruments at the age of four. She has had the opportunity to study music and record behind several local as-

well-as national recording artists. She is a 2001 graduate of Pinson Valley High School where she was afforded the opportunity to perform in the 1997 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She went on to study at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL and earned her degree from Miles College. She is the mother of two beautiful children and the daughter of Benjamin and Debra King. This is her debut performance in a major stage play. She would like to thank her parents, family, and close friends for always believing in her gifts and talents. She thanks her god-sister, Deirdre Gaddis and her honorary god-mother, the late Carolynn Washington for nurturing her gifts in her formative years.

*Cecil Washington Jr. (Mister) born in Birmingham, AL, received his B.A. in Theatre Arts from Alabama State University along with a certificate in film and television from The New York school of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, NY. Recent shows

include Benny in In the Heights Concert, Delray Jones in Memphis the Musical, Sam Cooke in the World Premiere of The Sam Cooke Story, Curtis Taylor Jr in Dreamgirls. Cecil is excited and honored to reprise the role of Mister for a 2nd time at RMTC, 3rd time total. He has also appeared on Law & Order, numerous Independent films, autobiographies, promotional videos, and several commercials. He thanks RMTC for continued opportunities to perform. “I am blessed to have family, friends, and a growing number of supporters who motivate me to continue reaching for greatness. Most of all God for my gifts to share with the world.”

Cameron White (Harpo), a Birmingham native, is humbled to be back on stage with RMTC. Credits include: Terrific New Theatre’s Crowns and RMTC’s Dreamgirls (James “Thurder” Early), The Green Book (Keith Chenault), Once On This Island

(Agwe), Barnstormer (Colonel Julian), and The Color Purple (Harpo), to name a few. In 2010, he presented a one-man show, A Glimpse of the 8th Wonder. Cameron is a theatre Instructor in Birmingham City Schools and serves in music ministry at Mt. Canaan. He would like to express sincere gratitude to his family, friends & organizations for support.

Michael Williams (Ensemble) Michael is thrilled to be back on stage at RMTC. Favorite credits: Sister Act (Pablo), The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Legally Blonde (Nikos/Padamadan), and The Color Purple (Ensemble). Thanks to

Henry, Keith, and everyone at RMTC.

Tracy Winborn (Sofia) is best known for her performances in When The Devil Creeps In, Dreamgirls, and Newsies. Fascinating, gifted, and anointed with a raw natural talent, Tracy’s stage presence has been felt on stages throughout Birmingham.

Bringing audiences to their feet at shows and directors’ alike to tears, she was made for the stage. The youngest child of Harmon and Lucy Winborn, Tracy grew up in Birmingham with her family for a period of time until her parents divorced. Her mother stressed the importance of a strong relationship with God and servitude to her five children. Singing and acting gives her a reason for being and is her divine purpose in life. Performing does not feel like work to her because it’s what she loves to do. She intends to continue this ordained path.

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CREATIVE TEAMMarsha Norman (Book) won the Pulitzer Prize for her play, ‘Night, Mother and a Tony Award for her book of the Broadway musical, The Secret Garden. Ms. Norman is co-chair, with Christopher Durang, of the Playwriting Department of the Juilliard School and vice president of the Dramatists Guild of America. Her other plays include Getting Out, Traveler in the Dark, Sarah and Abraham, Trudy Blue, and Last Dance. Her published work includes Four Plays, Vol. I: Collected Plays of Marsha Norman and a novel, The Fortune Teller. She has numerous film and TV credits, Grammy and Emmy nominations, and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters and the Fellowship of Southern Writers. She is a native of Kentucky who lives in New York City and Long Island with her two children.

Brenda Russell (Music & Lyrics)has a unique musical perspective, intimate voice and prolific treasure-trove of lyrics, that prove that a truly glowing talent only deepens with time. Composer of the classics “Get Here,” “If Only For One Night,” and the Grammy-nominated “Piano In The Dark,” Brenda’s songwriting prowess and chameleon-like ability to shift between musical genres and combine styles trumpeted ovations in 2005 with the opening of the Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical The Color Purple, for which she, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray co-wrote the music and lyrics. Brenda and her co-authors were also nominated for a 2007 Grammy in the Best Musical Show Album category for the original cast album.

Allee Willis (Music & Lyrics) is a one-woman creative think-tank. A multi-disciplinary artist and visionary thinker whose range of imagination and productivity knows no bounds, her success exuberantly defies categorization; ‘unique’ pales as a descriptor. Willis is a Grammy-winning and Emmy-and Tony-nominated composer whose hit songs –including Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” and “Boogie Wonderland,” The Pointer Sisters’ ‘Neutron Dance,” Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield’s “What Have I Done To Deserve This,” and The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You (Theme From Friends)” –have sold over 50 million records. In 2006, Willis’ songs were also featured in three of the top grossing films of the year, Happy Feet, Night at the Museum and Babel.

Stephen Bray (Music & Lyrics) After beginning music studies with private instruction in Detroit, Bray continued training at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Working with Madonna, he wrote and produced many of her top-ten recordings, including “Angel,” “Into the Groove,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “True Blue” and “Express Yourself.” Performing with Breakfast Club, he earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and a top-ten single. He has composed and produced for multiplatinum artists including The Jets, Gladys Knight and Kylie Minogue. Film and television projects include Beverly Hills Cop II, Who’s That Girl?, All About the Benjamins and the theme for PBS’s “California Connected.” Stephen is developing artists for his Soultone label and looks forward to more musical theatre. He would like to thank his daughter Milena for her eternal patience and his family for their continuing support.

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PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAMKeith Cromwell (Director) is proud to have led RMTC (Summerfest) as Executive Director for the past 14 years. In his tenure with RMTC, he is credited with enhancing Birmingham’s performing arts scene while quadrupling the organization’s budget, bringing the best of Broadway to Birmingham. With nearly 30 years in the theatre industry both nationally and internationally, Keith is a member of the Broadway League and serves on the board of directors for the National Alliance for Musical Theater. His directing/performing career includes numerous awards and involvement with the Actors’ Equity Association, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, American Guild of Variety Artists, and Screen Actors Guild. He was recently awarded the National Conference for Community and Justice’s Brotherhood Award. Keith is grateful to the entire cast and crew for their hardwork in bringing this powerful piece to life.

Reginald Yarbrough (Music Director) Born and raised in Alabama, Reginald sung his first solo in church at age 3, and started playing piano at age 8. His teen years were spent studying classical piano and saxophone. During this time, Yarbrough also began studying jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and gospel music, which isthe primary stylistic inspiration for his new self-titled album. During this time, he became the pianist/saxophonist for hishome church, played lead tenor saxophone in the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble, and attended high schoolat the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Yarbrough’s unique way of hearing, seeing, and interpreting life is the focus of his debut album, “4 Right Turns”. Over the years, during his artistic voyages, he has gradually familiarized himself with all musical styles and several instruments, earning him the title “utility man” by one of his jazz professors because of his versatility. He is a man with a “will that exceeds that of most people.” This gifted musician, singer, songwriter, arranger, scorer, and producerhas captured the hearts of many, and his “never give up” mentality is what will help him fulfill his goals as he travels the world.

Henry Scott (Choreographer) is thrilled to be in Birmingham once again and working with RMTC. Henry directed the RMTC productions of Dreamgirls, Big Fish, Les Miserables, Shout!, choreographed 13, and created the soundscape for The MLK Project. His work for Birmingham Summerfest includes the direction and choreography of Godspell and the choreography of Peter Pan. With Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Henry directed Peter and the Wolf and choreographed Snowgirl. Henry spent the last 14 years in the field of education: eight years in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University and six years at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Ga., four of which he spent as Director of the Theatre Program. He was also on the theatre faculty of the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program for two summers. Henry’s directorial and choreographic work has been seen on the stages of the Alliance Theatre, 7 Stages, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Northshore Music Theatre, Cherry County Playhouse, Good Speed Opera at Chester, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Webster University, Birmingham Southern College, and Kennesaw State University. As a performer, Henry was seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Miss America Pageant, and Loving. He also appeared in the Pre-Broadway tour and Broadway production of Grease as a cast member and as the first cover for Danny Zuko, Kenicke, and Vince Fontaine. National tours include Bye. Bye. Birdie starring Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking, Joseph … Dreamcoat, George M! starring Joel Grey, Brigadoon, and the European tour of West Side Story. Regionally, he was seen in productions of Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, Goodsports, The Wizard of Oz, and Oliver!

Brad Cozby (Lighting Design) has been a lighting/scenic designer and technical director for the last 12 years. He has worked across the United States as well as a short stint in Hong Kong. He has an MFA in Lighting Design from University of South Carolina and a BA in Theatre from Grand Canyon University. Some of his notable designs include: The Little Mermaid, A Streetcar Named Desire, Macbeth, Stars in the Morning Sky, and Bloody, Bloody, Andrew Jackson.

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PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAMJames Gibbs (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at home in Birmingham, serving as Resident Production Stage Manager for RMTC. In his 20+ years in professional theatre, he has worked on Broadway, Off- Broadway, and London’s West End as well as numerous national and international tours of North America, United Kingdom, Australia, China, and New Zealand. His first Broadway show Dame Edna-The Royal Tour received a 2000 Tony Award. Regional credits include the California Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theater, Theater on the Square, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He received a BFA in Theatre Design at the University of Montevallo and an MFA in Stage Management at the American Conservatory Theater.

Patrick MacDonald (Sound Design) previously worked as the Sound Designer & Supervisor at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Sound Technician/A2 at Porthouse Theatre. He recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Performing Arts Administration. While at WKU, Patrick served as Sound Designer/Engineer, House Manager, Event Coordinator, Master Electrician, and Projection Designer. Favorite design credits include: A Comedy of Manors, Home, Everything In It’s Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, and The Hatmaker’s Wife.

Amy Rankin (Costume Design). I started sewing because everything I bought I had to alter. I continued to design clothing while working in corporate America, in accounting. I was offered a job to tour with an R&B artist. This led to 20+ years working in Wardrobe, touring the United States and internationally; affording me the opportunity to visit some great places and work with some awesome talent. In 2007, wanting to come off the road, I took on the challenge to costume Beauty and the Beast for RMTC. Over the ensuing years, I have cultivated my talents to evolve into the resident costume designer.

Tommy Thompson (Wig Design) is proud to be the Wig Master/Hair and Make-up designer for RMTC. He began designing for RMTC in the spring of 2014 with La Cage aux Folles. Other credit include: Les Miserables, Miss Vulcan 1939, Young Frankenstein, The Wiz, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. He also works with the young actors in the RMTC Conservatory in the use of wigs and make –up as they develop their craft. When he is not working on a RMTC show, Mr. Thompson is the Company Manager at Opera Birmingham.

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PRODUCTION & DESIGN TEAMAndy Fitch (Scenic Design) has designed scenery for about 75 Equity Theatre productions, and over a hundred university productions. Since 1996, Andy has taught in the MFA program at The University of Alabama. Theatres that Andy has designed for include: the Warehouse Theatre of Greenville, SC; The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina; The Hippodrome in Florida; and The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Andy recently served as Art Director for the acclaimed feature fi lm Service to Man, produced at UA. Andy is the founding designer for Kitchen Dog Theatre in Dallas. Andy’s training includes an MFA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas where he studied with noted stage designer William Eckart.

James Gibbs (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back at home in Birmingham, serving as Resident Production Stage Manager for RMTC. In his 20+ years in professional theatre, he has worked on Broadway, Off - Broadway, and London’s West End as well as numerous national and international tours of North America, United Kingdom, Australia, China, and New Zealand. His fi rst Broadway show Dame Edna-The Royal Tour received a 2000 Tony Award. Regional credits include the California Shakespeare Festival, San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theater, Theater on the Square, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He received a BFA in Theatre Design at the University of Montevallo and an MFA in Stage Management at the American Conservatory Theater.

Patrick MacDonald (Sound Design) previously worked as the Sound Designer & Supervisor at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Sound Technician/A2 at Porthouse Theatre. He recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Performing Arts Administration. While at WKU, Patrick served as Sound Designer/Engineer, House Manager, Event Coordinator, Master Electrician, and Projection Designer. Favorite design credits include: A Comedy of Manors, Home, Everything In It’s Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, and The Hatmaker’s Wife.

Amy Rankin (Costume Design). I started sewing because everything I bought I had to alter. I continued to design clothing while working in corporate America, in accounting. I was off ered a job to tour with an R&B artist. This led to 20+ years working in Wardrobe, touring the United States and internationally; aff ording me the opportunity to visit some great places and work with some awesome talent. In 2007, wanting to come off the road, I took on the challenge to costume Beauty and the Beast for RMTC. Over the ensuing years, I have cultivated my talents to evolve into the resident costume designer.

Tommy Thompson (Wig Design) is proud to be the Wig Master/Hair and Make-up designer for RMTC. He began designing for RMTC in the spring of 2014 with La Cage aux Folles. Other credit include: Les Miserables, Miss Vulcan 1939, Young Frankenstein, The Wiz, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. He also works with the young actors in the RMTC Conservatory in the use of wigs and make –up as they develop their craft . When he is not working on a RMTC show, Mr. Thompson is the Company Manager at Opera Birmingham.

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Presidents Circle Alison & Jim GorrieKathryn & Raymond HarbertCarolyn King EstateSusan & Dowd RitterJennifer & Mark Styslinger

Producers CircleDerry & Peter BuntingNancy & Rob BurtonLyndra & Bill DanielKim Morgan & Corbin DayGillian & Mike GoodrichDianne & Bill Mooney

Directors CircleSteve Callaway & Keith PenningtonBetsy FaucetteDianne & Carlo JosephSheryl & Jon KimerlingPatty McDonaldGinger & Lane MilamGloria MoodyShannon SmithAnonymousNancy & Alan Watson

Founders CircleDr. & Mrs. Wright BatesLouise H. & John G. BeardBarbara BrewsterNan BroughtonLeigh & Bobby CollierMary Anne & Michael J. FreemanPhyllis & David HallNyya & John HudsonRobert Hill & Stephen DickersonCarolanne & Johnny RobertsSharon & Bob SuellentropSara & Logan TaylorLaura & Chris TerrellSusan & Hugh ThomasEmily & Sean Vanlandingham

Proscenium CircleJudy & Hal AbromsGail & Jeffrey BayerTracy & Al CohnThe Drummond FamilyKathryn & Doug EckertJeanne & Aubrey GarrisonNancy & Glenn GoedeckeScott & Corey Kappler

Jerry KimbroughDrs. Rupa & Dave KitchensLynn & Benny LaRussaLois & Barry LutherBetty & John McMahonLisa & Charlie MillerCele & Allen MontgomeryKam & Joe PattonDavid ReeseDr. Randall & Rebecca RichardsonMartha & David RileyBee & Ed RobinsonLeigh RobinsonJohn & Deborah SellersJoan & Stan StarnesKaren & Tommy TynesCheryl & Sam UpchurchAmanda & Tim VaughanShellie & Darrell VinesLeslyn Davie Weathers, in memory of Sallye DavieRusty & Mary Yeager

Ensemble CircleRoberta & Jim AtkinsonDrs. Polly Anna & Mike BarlowHarry H. BayerJanet & Cary BeckNanci & Steve ChazenJane ComerKeith CromwellSam DayhoodMary Kathryn & Jim EmisonAndrea Nunes & Andre FerreiraGreg & Julie FosterLisa & Rad GainesMaura & Will GoodwynMonica & Jeffrey GravelineEric & Christy JohnsonAmy & John JohnstoneJunior Davis & Associates, Inc.Sara & Kyle KinneyDr. & Mrs. Wade LamberthKatie Bee & Seton MarshallDanielle & Phillip MorganSusan & Lee ReevesKaren & Alan RegisterRobert Raiford & Zane RhoadesAnn & Paul RichDavid Riley & Martha EcholsDrs. David & Linda SchultzKeelie & Scott SegarsMarta & Chuck Self

Linda & Steve SewellFonda & Ken ShaiaSharon & J.L ShaiaDarrell & Gayle SkipperDorinda & John SmithDr. Chandler & Jane Paris SmithDavid SmithermanKaren & Frank SottosantiStan & Susan StablerErin & Brian Van FleetAmanda & Tim VaughanNorma & Macky WarrenDennis & Christi Wilson

FootlightsBrian & Susan HaynesJane S. Webb

Star Quality CircleBeth & Charles AllenCarol W. ButlerBetsy & Joe CooperDeborah D. DensonAndrew Duxbury & Tommy ThompsonLisa & Alan EngelTeri & Geoff HamiltonMary Ellen & Paul HeutonChristine & Bill HouseDiane & John NorthSean & Janis O’MalleyKaren & Joel PiassickJay & Melissa PriceJeanne & Mabry RogersSteven Rowe & Anne Marie Seibel

Action CircleThe Bowers FamilyLynn & Harriette BrandonDavid BrownSue Buchanan & Diane NorthTodd & Paige ChambersKathy & Cary CowartRon Cromwell*Denise CypressTorrey & Armand DeKeyserStan & Sherrie ForehandKris & Todd GlassfordLinda & Mike GriggsStephanie & Steve HuntMartha & Chervis IsomPepper & Denise LovelessCarol Medders

The Dress Circle Society supports RMTC’s mission through individual philanthropy and volunteerism. The commitment of these donors makes RMTC’s work possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity. This listing is current for the 2017 – 2018 season as of January 4, 2018.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

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Dr. & Mrs. Les MilesPatrick & Mary MorrisseyLaneyl OwensJerry & Page RobertsonMark & Tara RobertsonCarol & Tim StettheimerChris & Tracy StevensNan & Phil TeninbaumDr. Wendy & Cosmo TeresiMisty Garrison Whaley & Don Whaley

Lights CircleDianne & George AdamsAnonymousWayne & Sherry BarnettBarbarann Beckett-GainesRobin & Hilton BergerMary & David BradleyLisa & William BrightMarcus BrittainKay & Paul BrooksShirley & Bob BrownPatrick & Amy BurchDanny & Shannon BurnsLarry ButlerTracey & Dennis CameronMarilyn ChiaramonteScott & Amy ClemmonsJoyce CoadyJanis C. CordellJulie & Glenn CorleyRachel & Don CorneliusAthena & David DavidKathryn DeCola & Marie KrchakLindsay & David DiazMargaret & Jamey FoxCathy & Paul FriedmanTanya Ott-Fulmore & Jason FulmoreLyn & Ray GrantCynthia & Tim HarperJim & Diane JenkinsMarci & Bo JohnsHettie & Bill JohnsonBarbara & Carlton Kelley

Jane KillianSusan & Barry KoretzkyBeverly & Larry KrannichKristin Mansell*Miyuki & Steve MarriottDonna K. MartinMary Lou & Milton McKissockHeidi & Chris MesserMarilyn NashShea Richardson PittsRuss & Sheryl PonderPatricia PowellJim & Suzy PurvisCecilia & Philip RobertsonDonna J. SlovenskyLeigh & Blake SnodsmithSalsa Senorita SalsasLinda & Bill TillyJo Veal TurnerSusan Walker & Carol CowleyGloria & Lowell Womack

Friends CircleL. AjluniAnne Bell-Alford & Kirk AlfordJohn AmbroseAnne & Wayne BagwellJudy & Bill BakerMartha & Bob BlackLori Leopard & Scott ButtramPat & Joe CampbellMartha ChitwoodSammy & Angie CousinsRobert Barnes & James CraftPamela S. CriderCeleste DavidMr. & Mrs. Mark DavisDiana & Hugh DavisJoy DearingMary Reed & John DurkinDana EllisMargaret & Charles FarrellChris FisherScott Wells Ford & Chris CampanottaElizabeth Fox

Burdette Payne & Alan GarnerLaDonna & Randy GibbsShirley GibsonCarol & Max GodseyRamona & Andy GraffeoJeanie GundersonVirginia & Boyce GuthrieRona HarperRayna & Michael HawthorneBarbara & Vic HayslipJan & Bob HengerLinda KickerJulie & Howard KochDavid & Sonya LambCarol & Roy LeethDella LynamKathy G. MezranoCarolyn MillerNilesha & Terry MooreLarry & Sia NewmanMartha NobleCarolyn & Bob OrchidSteve & Renee PateMarc PerlmanLaurie & John PlaceyDanny & Linda RhoadesLana & Stephen RoyalFrancis & Margaret RushtonAnne SmithFarley SnowSandra & Baynard StarrVincent & Amy SwineyCathy Wheeler & David TateCheryl & Gale TempleCindy & Steve TilghmanJohnnie & Rich VenglikLiz & Tom WarrenHarriet & Jim Williams

*Denotes contribution to the James Hatcher Founder’s Fund

It is incredibly important to us that this list is accurate. If you find an error, please accept our apology & allow us to correct it by contacting

Jennifer Jaquess at jjaquess@redmountaintheatre.org or 205-324-2424.

We always have room for more!

Contact our Managing Director, Jennifer Jaquess, to find out how your name can be added in support of RMTC’s mission to transform lives through theatre.

jjaquess@redmountaintheatre.org or 205-324-2424

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CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORSRMTC’s transformational work would not be possible without the philanthropic commitment of corporations and foundations in our community and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity. Please support those who support us!

Presidents CircleAlabama State Council on the ArtsBrasfield & GorrieThe City of BirminghamHearst FoundationsThe Hugh Kaul FoundationRobert R. Meyer Foundation

Producers CircleAlabama Media GroupAlabama Power CompanyAlabama Power Company FoundationBooks-A-MillionDaniel Foundation of AlabamaHoar ConstructionJemison Investment Co, Inc.Protective Life CorporationRegions BankWells FargoVulcan Materials Company

Directors CircleAlabama Bicentennial CommissionBBVA CompassBerthon’s Cleaners/Save-a-Trip CleanersBlue Cross Blue ShieldDorothy Jemison Day Theater at ASFAEnergen CorporationCharles & Estelle Campbell FoundationGloria Narramore Moody FoundationHealthSouth CorporationITAC SolutionsMerrill LynchPNCTheater LeagueWiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher & Gold-farb, LLC

Founders CircleAnderson Growth PartnersBalch & Bingham, LLPBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPEBSCOHill Crest FoundationThe Huisking FoundationIndependent Presbyterian Church Foun-dationMercedes Benz U.S. InternationalPleiad FoundationThe Roberts OrganizationThompson Tractor Co. FoundationTractor and Equipment Co.UAB & UAB’s Alys Stephens CenterWarren Averett

Proscenium CircleAmerican Family CareArgent Trust Co.Bressler Amery & RossBusiness ElectronicsCity of HooverCoca-Cola UNITEDDrummond CompanyJefferson County CommissionJoe Piper, Inc.Maple + Gin Paper Co.Maynard Cooper & Gale PCNew Capital PartnersPricewaterhouseCoopersPublix Super Market CharitiesThe Stewart/Perry CompanyVulcan Value Partners, LLCWhite Arnold & Dowd PC

EnsembleESSKassouf & Co.Logista SolutionsUnited Johnson Brothers

*list as of Jan. 12, 2018

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RMTC STAFFKeith Cromwell

Jennifer Jaquess

Ree Segars

Sharon Suellentrop

Drew Francis

Jamie Schor

John Dorsett

Stephie Dietz-Likis

Bradford Forehand

Katie Holmes

Emily MacMahon

Henry Scott

Carrie Thomas

Phil Richardson

James Gibbs

Amy Rankin

Patrick MacDonald

Brad Cozby

Heather Hood

David Cook

Wynne Dawson

Executive Director

Managing Director

Chief Financial Officer

Finance Manager

Creative and Marketing Director

Marketing Manager

Director of Venue and Patron Services

Patron Services Coordinator

Director of Education

Music Supervisor and Conservatory Mgr.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Artist in Residence

Company Manager

Production Manager

Resident Stage Manager

Resident Costume Designer

Resident Sound Designer/Engineer

Resident Lighting Designer

Wardrobe Supervisor

Asst. Technical Director

Resident Props Master/Carpenter

Vaida McGregorTimothy Roos

Michael WilliamsWilliam Whited

Kasper “Kas” Tiillae

Asst. Stage Mgr.Sound (A2)Stage CrewSpot Light OperatorSpot Light Operator

RMTC PRODUCTION CREW

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RMTC STAFFKeith Cromwell

Jennifer Jaquess

Ree Segars

Sharon Suellentrop

Drew Francis

Jamie Schor

John Dorsett

Stephie Dietz-Likis

Bradford Forehand

Katie Holmes

Emily MacMahon

Henry Scott

Carrie Thomas

Phil Richardson

James Gibbs

Amy Rankin

Patrick MacDonald

Brad Cozby

Heather Hood

David Cook

Wynne Dawson

Executive Director

Managing Director

Chief Financial Officer

Finance Manager

Creative and Marketing Director

Marketing Manager

Director of Venue and Patron Services

Patron Services Coordinator

Director of Education

Music Supervisor and Conservatory Mgr.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Artist in Residence

Company Manager

Production Manager

Resident Stage Manager

Resident Costume Designer

Resident Sound Designer/Engineer

Resident Lighting Designer

Wardrobe Supervisor

Asst. Technical Director

Resident Props Master/Carpenter

Vaida McGregor

Timothy Roos

Michael Williams

William Whited

Kasper “Kas” Tiillae

Asst. Stage Mgr.

Sound (A2)

Stage Crew

Spot Light Operator

Spot Light Operator

RMTC PRODUCTION CREW

RMTC is continually expanding our reach and impact in the Birmingham community – and even the state of Alabama. But, this growth must be fueled with fiscal stability and long-term sustainability. To that end, RMTC has established a planned giving initiative named for an incredible woman, Carolyn King, who gave generously to RMTC during her lifetime and also planned for those gifts to continue past her time on earth. She was a blessing to so many and now serves as a shining example of dedication to the generations to come. The Society that bears her name is comprised of those who have included RMTC in a will retirement plan, charitable lead trust, charitable remainder trust, or life insurance policy that contributes to RMTC upon their passing. Won’t you join these donors in planning now for RMTC’s vital work into the future? Contact RMTC’s development office for more information. If you have made those plans, please let us know. We’d be grateful to include you in the Society!

Carolyn King Legacy Society:

Phyllis & David HallDianne & Carlo Joseph

Carol MeddersRobert Raiford & Zane Rhoades

Deborah & John SellersAlan Watson

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Alabama Story is our full production New Work for the 2017-18 season. A two-act play about a librarian who takes on segregationist state senators in the Jim Crow South when they try to ban a children’s book

from Alabama Public Libraries. This story is weaved together with that of two childhood friends, one black and one white, who were separated by a

traumatic incident that only one remembers.

Ticket Prices start at $15

March 15–18, 2018This season, RMTC will host a four-day festival of powerful work that will inspire,

engage, and transform audiences. With panel discussions and dramatic readings of new works, RMTC will lead our city in a human rights’ experience

unlike any other.

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STAGED READINGSThe Ballad of

Klook and VinetteEverything That’s

Beautiful

Mother Emanuel Sam’s Room

FULL PRODUCTION

Alabama Story is our full production New Work for the 2017-18 season. A two-act play about a librarian who takes on segregationist state senators in the Jim Crow South when they try to ban a children’s book

from Alabama Public Libraries. This story is weaved together with that of two childhood friends, one black and one white, who were separated by a

traumatic incident that only one remembers.

Ticket Prices start at $15

March 15–18, 2018This season, RMTC will host a four-day festival of powerful work that will inspire,

engage, and transform audiences. With panel discussions and dramatic readings of new works, RMTC will lead our city in a human rights’ experience

unlike any other.

PRESENTS

RMTCHUMANRIGHTS.ORG

STAGED READINGSThe Ballad of

Klook and VinetteEverything That’s

Beautiful

Mother Emanuel Sam’s Room

FULL PRODUCTION

FESTIVAL PASS$20

INDIVIDUAL READINGS$10