The Scottsboro Boys

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Book by David Thompson
Original Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman
Director Brandon Jackson
Music Director Diana Lee
Choreographer Kimberly B. Valmore
MAY 4-21, 2023
Gateway Theatre, San Francisco
With a score of exhilarating up-tempos and heart-wrenching ballads, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS portrays the haunting history of the infamous 1930s Scottsboro case, in which a group of nine black teenagers were arrested, charged, and convicted of the rape of two white women, without evidence, proof, or due process. In this breathtaking musical critique of racism in America, the legendary songwriting team of Kander & Ebb (CABARET, CHICAGO) craft a remarkable piece of musical theater, with songs and dance inspired by the period, to share a profound story of nine men in Alabama whose bravery in the face of adversity helped spark the American Civil Rights movement and changed the course of history.
Stage Manager Genevieve Pabón* • Assistant Stage Manager Emma Gifford*
Lighting Designer Sean Keehan • Costume Designer Rachael Heiman
Scenic Designer/Technical Director Stewart Lyle
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Ozzie

Interlocutor

Eugene

Mr. Bones

The Lady

Andy

Willie

Leroy

Haywood

Charlie

Mr. Tambo

Olen

Clarence
Favorite roles include: Regional/Tour: DREAMGIRLS (Jimmy James Thunder Early); RAGTIME (Coalhouse Walker, Jr); RENT (Angel); IN THE HEIGHTS (Benny); HAIRSPRAY (Seaweed); THE FANTASTICKS (El Gallo); THE MUSIC MAN (Harold Hill); MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Don Pedro); THE MOUNTAINTOP (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr) and REMEMBERING JAMES – THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF JAMES BROWN (James Brown). www.dedrickweathersby.com,
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