May 8–16, 1992
Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith Lovin’ The Blues
(A play with music)
Written by Devi Alberts
Directed by S. Leigh Hampton
Lighting Design/Scenic Art and Design--Michael Sullo
Production Coordinator/Assistant to the Director--Cathye Fitzgerald
Cast:
Ma Rainey--Queen Saundra Staunton
Bessie Smith--Maydie Myles
Ruby Walker--Marsha McCollum
Producer/Night Club Player--Marco Paoletta
Stabber--Kent Hampton
Jack Gee--Darryl Britt
Waiter--Sheldon Hampton
Fortune Teller--Janet Swaby
Tap Dancer--Sheldon Hampton
MusiciansL
Pianist--Michaelangelo Sosnowitz
Saxophone--Stewart Shankman