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The Ballad of Emmett Till

Apr 26 – Jun 1, 2008 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

2 hours and 35 minutes


A world premiere

The now legendary story of Emmett Till is believed by many to be the start of the modern civil rights movement of the 1950s and remains one of the most pivotal incidents in a monumental era. This world premiere, part history and part ghost story, is a jazz integration of past and present, the living and dead, factual accounts and creative interpolation. Chicago author Ifa Bayeza captures the powerful truths at the heart of the story, creating a soaring work of music, brilliant poetry and theatricality.

 

 

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

Artists

Oz Scott

Director

Ifa Bayeza

Playwright

Karen Aldridge

Lizabeth Wright / Sistuh Mary / Ruby Hurley

Kirk Anderson

Attorney J.J. Breedland / Elmer Kimbrell

Phillip James Brannon

Maurice Wright / Too Tight Collins / Willie Reed

Joseph Anthony Byrd

Emmett “Bo” Till

Cliff Chamberlain

Roy Bryant / Judge Curtis M. Swango

Deidrie Henry

Mamie Till-Bradley

Kristina Johnson

Caroline Bryant

Nambi E. Kelley

Ruthie May Crawford / Amanda Bradley

Brian McCaskill

Special Prosecutor Robert Bruce Smith / Leslie Milam

Morocco Omari

Wheeler Parker / Dr. T.R.M. Howard/ H.L. Loggins

Samuel G. Roberson, Jr.

Simeon Wright / Jimmy Hicks

Chris Sullivan

J.W. Milam / Sheriff Strider

John Wesley

Mose Wright / B.J. Washington

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G.W. Mercier

Scenic Design

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Myrna Colley-Lee

Costume Design

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Victor En Yu Tan

Lighting Design

Richard Woodbury

Sound Design

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Kathryn Bostic

Composer

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John Boesche

Projection Design

Nick Sandys

Fight Consultant

Tanya Palmer

Dramaturg

Adam Belcuore

Casting

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Joseph Drummond

Production Stage Manager

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T. Paul Lynch

Stage Manager