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Ed Bishop, who directed the Uptown Musical Theatre and Volunteers of America production of “The Wiz” last summer, joins Tulane University set designer David Raphel in this production of “PORGY.” Dillard Theatre Chair, Cortheal Clark designs sound and lighting and choreography is designed by Jarrell Hamilton. The cast includes Shanda Quintal as Bess, Kirk Bush as Porgy, Rhonda Johnson Dents as Maria, Gregory Paul Williams as Crown, Martin Bradford as Sportin’ Life and Ray Vrazel as Alan Archdale.
"PORGY" will be presented at the Samuel DuBois Cook Performing Arts Center at Dillard University in collaboration with Tulane University Department of ...Read More
Ed Bishop, who directed the Uptown Musical Theatre and Volunteers of America production of “The Wiz” last summer, joins Tulane University set designer David Raphel in this production of “PORGY.” Dillard Theatre Chair, Cortheal Clark designs sound and lighting and choreography is designed by Jarrell Hamilton. The cast includes Shanda Quintal as Bess, Kirk Bush as Porgy, Rhonda Johnson Dents as Maria, Gregory Paul Williams as Crown, Martin Bradford as Sportin’ Life and Ray Vrazel as Alan Archdale.
"PORGY" will be presented at the Samuel DuBois Cook Performing Arts Center at Dillard University in collaboration with Tulane University Department of Dance and Theatre on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 through Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Two matinees will be presented for the benefit of NORD summer youth programs and three evening performances for the general public. Ticket prices will range between $17.50 and $12.50. Summer Camp Kids matinee tickets are $5.00. Samuel DuBois Cook Performing Arts Center is located at 2601 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122.
FRESH VOICES: a year round theatre program which promotes arts and entertainment for youth and emerging artists is producing its second annual summer camp. The culminating event for this year’s camp is “Porgy” by Du Bose and Dorothy Heyward.
The play is the precursor to the Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess.” “PORGY” was the first Broadway production to present a serious look at black life and is based on real characters and situations in Charleston, SC. It was one of the largest shows on Broadway with a run of over 357 days before it was “put to bed” in 1927. A production of “PORGY” has never been down in New Orleans or the Southeastern Region.
For tickets, reservations and additional information call 504.459.9445 or Samuel DuBois Cook Performing Arts Center at 504.816.4857.
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