Crowns

Crowns

By: Regina Taylor

March 13 – April 21

Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry

Additional music and arrangement by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde

Directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris

ABOUT

Crowns brings the musical experience back to the Playhouse stage in a big way. A female-driven cast tells the story of Yolanda, a young woman transplanted from Brooklyn to South Carolina following a family tragedy. There she meets a circle of women who share with her the history, the importance, the power of the hat. Crowns is a not-to-be-missed celebration of song, dance, cultural history—and glamorous head wear. 

PRESS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“This show was amazing. It was well produced and professionally displayed. The cast members brought back a nostalgic feeling that I hadn't felt in years. I didn't know whether I should get up and dance or cry. It touched me to my spirit. My kids enjoyed it as well. I wish I could meet the cast and shake their hands. They did a phenomenal job.” – Portland Playhouse patron

SHOW DATES

Wednesday – Friday, Mar 13 – 15: Preview performances. Tickets just $19!

Saturday, Mar 16: Opening Night – Tickets – $75. All Opening Night patrons are invited to the post-show reception with the cast, creative team and crew.

Wednesday, Mar 20: ASL Interpreted Performance – Tickets – $25. 

CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Stage Manager: David Levine*

Costume Designer: Wanda Walden

Scenic Designer: Dan Meeker

Lighting Designer: Dan Meeker

Sound Designer: Matt Wiens

Props Co-Designers: Sara Ludeman, Alex Meyer

Asst. Director: Reina Solunaya

Asst. Director: DJ Curtis

Asst Stage Manager: Rachel Lee Millena+

Master Electrician: Jeff Ruggiero

Sound Engineer: Rory Breshears

Scenic Artist: David Pritchard

Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity

Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Thank you to our Show Sponsors

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Karen Fink
Carla Kelley & Andy Asher 

Thanks to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund.

Portland Playhouse receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Interested in Getting Involved?

We are always looking for volunteers as well as apprentices, crew members and corporate partnerships.

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