Production History Detail

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Crowns

By Regina Taylor
Based on the book Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry

Directed by Pamela Hunt

2004-2005 Mainstage series
March 16, 2005–April 15, 2005

Design & Production Staff

Musical Director: Thomas W. Carpenter
Choreographer: Mercedes Ellington
Scenic Designer: Hugh Landwehr
Costume Designer: Reggie Ray
Lighting Designer: Phil Monat
Stage Manager: Glenn Dunn
Assistant Stage Manager: Tony Dearing
Casting: Rich Cole

Credited Cast

Erin Cherry (Yolanda)
Darryl Reuben Hall (Preacher/Man)
Denise M. Thimes (Mother Shaw)
Stacie Precia (Jeanette)
Jannie Jones (Velma)
Chaundra Cameron (Mabel)
Gayle Samuels (Wanda)

Understudies: Ashanti Johnson (Yolanda, Jeanette, Wanda), Kathy Wade (Mabel, Mother Shaw, Velma)

Orchestra

Thomas W. Carpenter (Keyboards)
James A. Jackson, II (Percussionist)

Sponsorship & Support

Major Sponsor: Anheuser-Busch Companies

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

1. Outstanding Musical Direction: Tim Carpenter, Crowns
2. Outstanding Costume Design: Reggie Ray, Crowns
3. Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical: Crowns

Awards

1. Outstanding Costume Design: Reggie Ray, Crowns

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