"Cleage anchors the tale with heart, wit and sass well-matched by Parson's invigorating pace and a cast ranging from solid to stellar."

- The Chicago Tribune

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Flyin' West

By Pearl Cleage
Directed by Ron OJ Parson
March 8 - April 8, 2007
Performance Schedule

Set in 1898, Pearl Cleage’s powerful look at the African American woman pioneer explores the lives of a small group of women as they leave the oppressive South for the West and settle together in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Directed by Ron OJ Parson, who brought the critically-acclaimed and sold-out production of August Wilson’s Fences to Court’s stage last season.

Cast & Crew  
Director Ron OJ Parson
   
Fannie Tyla Abercrumbie
Miss Leah Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Minnie Monét Butler
Wil Greg Hollimon
Frank Brandon Miller
Sophie TaRon Patton
 
Scenic Design Jack Magaw
Lighting Design Kathy A Perkins
Costume Design Christine Pascual
Sound Design/Original Music Joshn Horvath
Sound Design/Original Music Ray Nardelli
Production Dramaturg Ben Calvert
Production Stage Manager Sara Gammage
Assistant Stage Manager William Collins