Memphis
By David Bryan and Joe DiPietro
August 19 – September 11, 2016
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre
Musical. Explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and love. Inspired by actual events, about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a Black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves.
Photos by Carrie Santiago
View the photos on our Memphis photo album on Flickr
Cast
- Huey: Zak Casca
- Felicia: Aya Wallace
- Delray: Juan Isler
- Bobby: Chase Rivers
- Gator: Jade Arnold
- Gladys: Alison Lawrence
- Mr. Simmons: Del Flack
- White DJ/Mr. Collins/White Father/Gordon Grant/Ensemble: Brian Westbrook
- Wailin’ Joe/Rev. Hobson/Ensemble: Moses T. Alexander Greene
- Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble: Terra Hodge
- Someday Backup Singer/Ensemble: Tieshya Coleman
- Someday Backup Singer/Double Dutch Girl/Ensemble: Tyanna West
- Ethel/Ensemble: Destiny McNeill
- Be Black Trio/Ensemble: Andrew Coleman
- Be Black Trio/Ensemble: Jarrett Bennett
- Be Black Trio/Ensemble: Kyree Harris
- Buck Wiley/Martin Holton: Randy Jordan
- Perry Como/Frank Dryer/Ensemble: Benoit Sabourin
- Clara/White Mother/Ensemble: Sally Kinka
- Teenager/Ensemble: Lauren Knott
- Second Double Dutch Girl/Ensemble: Charlie Byrd
- Ensemble: Luke Sheldon
- Ensemble: Jennifer Soulier
- Ensemble: Matthew Sheaffer
Musicians
- Conductor/Keyboard 1: Michael Santangelo
- Keyboard 2: Jesse Kapsha
- Guitar: Marc Davis
- Bass: David West
- Drums: Vince Moss
- Trumpet: Michael Mole
- Trombone: John Simonetti
- Reed 1: Steve Rose
- Reed 2: Wayne Leechford
Production Team
- Director: Patrick Torres
- Musical Director: Michael Santangelo
- Choreographer: L.D. Burris
- Fight Choreographer: David McClutchey
- Fight Captain: Zak Casca
- Stage Manager: Karyn Aberts
- Assistant Stage Manager: Adrienne Dyson
- Assistant Stage Manager: Emma Heath
- Production Manager: Todd Aberts
- Technical Director: Duncan Jenner
- Scenic Designer: Elizabeth Newton
- Lighting Designer: Arthur Reese
- Costume Designer: Vicki Olson
- Sound Designer: Todd Houseknecht
- Props Master: Amy Massey
- Assistant to the Director: Natalie Cooper
- Rehearsal Assistant: Bunny Safron
- Wig Designer: Benjamin Butler
Production Crew
Costume Shop Crew: Jenny Mitchell (Shop Manager), Nancy Albino, Mary Ali, Mardy Bell, Ruth Berry, Barbara Biggs, Ann Boivin, Sarah Byrd, Jennifer Cesare, Sheila Denn, Julia Fair, Janice Freeman, Rebecca Graves, Ann Haigler, Cody Hill, Susan Kimmel, Izzie King, Anamarie Kis, Barbara Leimgruber, Thais Lopes, Kathy Mauney, Bonita McPherren, Janet Napier, Sallie Ricks, Tana Shehan, Debbie Sherrod, Ann Smith, Cathy Sprankle, Pamela Swanstrom, Belle Walsh, Lisa Flores Wolfert, Hannah Wolfert, Eliza Wynns
Dresser Crew: Marie Berry (chief), Karen-Leigh Allen, Danielle Bailey-Allen, Yvonne Bailey, Lisa Behrens, Jae Brainard, Chloe Daniel, Ann Haigler, Jim Kababik, Nita McDowell, Korban Pleger, Aliana Ramos, Nancy Schweikert, Tana Shehan, Betsy Stables, Kelly Watson, Hannah Wolfert
Deck Running Crew: Alan Waller (chief), Sheila Barker, Alex Gromow, Nora Kelly, Catherine Lambe, David Wilk, Barbara Witherwax
Light Hang & Focus Crew: Kendall Clark, Myles Gregor, Julian Reese, Danielle Storm, Auri Wilds
Light Running Crew: Todd Aberts (coordinator), Gillian Coats, Barbara Corbin, Leroy Ediage, Myles Gregor, Madison Nicole Helton, James Marlowe, Elaine Petrone, Joe Wolozyn
Sound Crew: Todd Houseknecht (chief), Ryan Cooper, Hannah Gent, Brandon Scopel, Kristin Stinnett, Delores Webb
Props Crew: Sylvia Scholl (chief), Michael Teleoglou (chief), Terry Haggerty, James Rogers
Set Construction Crew: Thursday Crew: Noel Butzke, Dave Davis, Don Gillett, Charles Hart, Don Miller, Jack Murray; Sarah Bowman, Charles Brady, Lorrie Guess, Lauren Lamay, Sara Matthews, Yvette Moore, Chloe Starling, Barbara Witherwax
Set Painting Crew: Jen Leiner (chief), Chloe Starling
House Managers: Tucker Bullock (coordinator), Judy Dove, Lynn Freeman, Lee M. King, Liz Kodadek, Greg Lytle, Sheila Marsh, Lilo Miles, Michael S. Parrill, Judi Wilkinson
Audio Describers: Lisa Brady, Debbie Hippler, Susi Michelau
Audition Crew: Bunny Safron (coordinator), Adrienne Dyson, Catherine Lambe, Jack Safron, Sylvia Scholl