Black Pearl SIngs!
Projection Design
San Diego Repertory Theatre
Director - Thomas Jones III
Alberta "Pearl" Johnson - Minka Wiltz
Susana - Allison Spratt
Projection Design assistant - Justin Humphres
Scenic - Sean Fanning
Costumes - Mary Larson
Lighting - Sherrice Mogjani
Sound - Matt Lescault-Wood
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-et-theater-blackpearl-20171108-story.html
Projection Design
San Diego Repertory Theatre
Director - Thomas Jones III
Alberta "Pearl" Johnson - Minka Wiltz
Susana - Allison Spratt
Projection Design assistant - Justin Humphres
Scenic - Sean Fanning
Costumes - Mary Larson
Lighting - Sherrice Mogjani
Sound - Matt Lescault-Wood
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-et-theater-blackpearl-20171108-story.html
**Nominated for San Diego Critic Circles Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Projection Design, 2017
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Nominated for San Diego Critic Circles Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Projection Design, 2017
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Higgins’ transcendent tale about the power of music will star Minka Wiltz as the titular “Alberta ‘Pearl’ Johnson.” A new face for REP audiences, Wiltz has had a forceful career on the stages of Atlanta, including the Alliance Theater and the Atlanta Opera. Starring alongside Wiltz is San Diego favorite Allison Spratt Pearce as “Susannah.” Pearce was last seen in San Diego REP’s 2016 production of “Disgraced” and has performed at many of San Diego’s theatres.
Alberta “Pearl” Johnson has inherited from her African and American ancestors a soulful collection of rare folk songs. Stuck behind bars in a Texas prison for murder, her music is her lifeline to her family and future. Enter Susannah, an ambitious collector of songs for the Library of Congress. To advance her career, Susannah wants to record Pearl singing her extraordinary repertoire. Pearl sees Susannah as a possible escort to freedom. Their story is one of two women tied deeply together by their personal search for respect and love. Featuring over 20 distinctive songs, “Black Pearl Sings!” is a transcendent tale about the bridges that can be built through the power of song.
The creative team includes S. Renee Clark (Music Direction), Sean Fanning (Scenic Design), Sherrice Mojgani (Lighting Design), Mary Larson (Costume Design), Matthew Lescault-Wood (Sound Design), Victoria Petrovich (Projection Design), Shelley Orr (Dramaturgy), Nicole McEntee (Assistant Direction) and Chandra R.M. Anthenill (Production Stage Management).
Alberta “Pearl” Johnson has inherited from her African and American ancestors a soulful collection of rare folk songs. Stuck behind bars in a Texas prison for murder, her music is her lifeline to her family and future. Enter Susannah, an ambitious collector of songs for the Library of Congress. To advance her career, Susannah wants to record Pearl singing her extraordinary repertoire. Pearl sees Susannah as a possible escort to freedom. Their story is one of two women tied deeply together by their personal search for respect and love. Featuring over 20 distinctive songs, “Black Pearl Sings!” is a transcendent tale about the bridges that can be built through the power of song.
The creative team includes S. Renee Clark (Music Direction), Sean Fanning (Scenic Design), Sherrice Mojgani (Lighting Design), Mary Larson (Costume Design), Matthew Lescault-Wood (Sound Design), Victoria Petrovich (Projection Design), Shelley Orr (Dramaturgy), Nicole McEntee (Assistant Direction) and Chandra R.M. Anthenill (Production Stage Management).
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Publications & Reviews:
| at_center_of_san_diego_reps_music-fill...iendship_-_the_san_diego_union-tribune.pdf |
| bww_review-_black_pearl_sings.pdf |
| san_diego_reps_black_pearl_a_rich_od...of_music_-_the_san_diego_union-tribune_copy.pdf |
| talkin_broadway_regional_news___review...diego_-__22black_pearl_sings__22_-_12-3-17_copy.pdf |
| carols_theatre_reviews_~_its_fun_to_g...a_rousing_production_at_san_diego_rep._copy.pdf |
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