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