Violet
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016 - Sunday, Sep 18, 2016 at Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage
Music by Jeanine Tesori • Book and Lyrics by Brian Crawley
Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts
August 31 – September 18 • CBT Mainstage
Directed by Bill Jenkins
Filled with bluegrass, folk, and gospel tunes from one of the most vibrant composers in modern musical theatre.
Scarred in a farm accident, Violet takes a bus to Tulsa — via Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis — to be healed by an evangelical preacher. On the way, she learns the real meaning of love, courage, and beauty.
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Contains some adult language.
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Cast
Jelani Alladin ‡
Flick
Johnna Allen ‡
Old Lady / Hotel Hooker / Ensemble
Micah-Shane Brewer ‡
Preacher / Radio Singer / Bus Driver 1 and 4 / Ensemble
Tracey Copeland Halter ‡
Music Hall Singer / Bus Passenger / Ensemble
Robert Parker Jenkins
Leroy Evans / Radio Soloist / Bus Driver 3 / Bus Passenger / Ensemble
Presley Keith
Young Violet
David Kortemeier ‡
Father
Charlotte Munson ‡
Violet
Benjamin Pratt
Virgil / Billy Dean / Bus Driver 2 / Radio Singer / Bus Passenger / Ensemble
Christopher Ramirez ‡
Monty
Yolanda Treece ‡
Landlady / Lula Buffington / Passenger/Ensemble
Artistic Team
Bill Jenkins ◊
Director
Terry Silver-Alford
Musical Director
Christopher Pickart ¤
Scenic Designer
Miwa Ishii
Costume Designer
Tannis Kapell
Lighting Designer
Matthew Tibbs ¤
Sound Designer
Maranda DeBusk
Projection Designer
Christie Zimmerman
Choreographer
Tyler Smith
Dramaturg
Charles R. Miller
Dialect Coach
Patrick Lanczki ‡
Stage Manager
Kara Eble Trusty ‡
Assistant Stage Manager
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‡ Appears through the courtesy of Actors Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. | ◊ Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union. | ¤ Represented by United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE. |