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Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to present ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to present ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
January 17
10:00 2025

This 1982 play by August Wilson chronicles the 20th-century African American experience dealing with issues of race, art, religion, and the historic exploitation of Black recording artists by white producers. It received a 1985 Tony Award nomination for Best Play, The play’s title comes from Ma Raineys song of the same name, which refers to the Black Bottom dance

The setting: It’s 1927 and Ma Rainey, also known as the “Mother of the Blues,” is recording updated versions of some of her classic songs in a run-down studio in Chicago. Passionate and headstrong, Ma Rainey battles to maintain authority over her own music, even as her arrogant trumpet player, Levee, aspires to make a name for himself in the music industry.:

CAST:

Ma Rainey – Reagan Hailey

Sylvester – Ariey Price

Dussie Mae – Lindsay Brown

Sturdayvant – Don Gunther

Irvi – Joseph Farmer

Cutler – Adrian Dion Quarles

Toledo – Ralph Shaw

Levee – Todd Porter

Slow Drag – Kelvin Register

Policeman – Kevin Crockett

PRODUCTION:

Director – Tomeka Allen

Stage Manager – Darleny Del Rosario

Set Designer – Eaton Njie

Lighting Design – Latrice Negron

Costume Design – Frenchie Negron

The play runs Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m., and the following Thursday – Saturday, Feb. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at HanesBrand Theatre. Run time is two hours.

Single tickets on sale beginning Jan. 24 by going to www.ltofws.org.


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