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The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae

: Desiree Rogers as Victoria Dryer in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Desiree Rogers as Victoria Dryer in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Juanita Harris as Mammy Louise in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Zoe Hodge as Safreeta Mae in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Ashley Raggs as The Prosecutor in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Brittany Nicole Sims as The Defense in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Clara McDaniel as The Judge in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Devin A. Cunningham as Mrs. Jesse Reams in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Devin A. Cunningham as Clyde Evans in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Devin A. Cunningham as Mr. Jesse Reams in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: From left: Brittany Sims, Ashley Raggs, Clara McDaniel, Devin Cunningham and Juanita Harris in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Juanita Harris as Mammy Louise in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Juanita Harris as Mammy Louise in The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Brittany Sims (Defense); Juanita Harris (Mammy Louise); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Brittany Sims (Defense); Juanita Harris (Mammy Louise); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Brittany Sims (Defense). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Brittany Sims (Defense). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Ashley Raggs (Prosecution); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Desiree Rogers (Plaintiff); Clara McDaniel (Judge); Juanita Harris (Mammy Louise). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. From left: Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae); Desiree Rogers (Plaintiff); Juanita Harris (Mammy Louise). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae From left: Desiree Rogers (Plaintiff); Juanita Harris (Mammy Louise); Zoe Hodge (Safreeta Mae). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

Cinderella 2019

: Devin A. Cunningham (Prince Charming) and Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Devin A. Cunningham (Prince Charming) and Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) and Devin A. Cunningham (Prince Charming) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Funmi Lola (Cinderella) and Devin A. Cunningham (Prince Charming) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2019 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

Othello

: Roderigo (Gabriel Ross) gets instructions from Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) on next steps to win Desdemona from the Moor. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Cassio (Ariel Sandino) has an altercation with Roderigo (Gabriel Ross). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) halts the service men from a disruptive brawl. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: L to R: Emilia (Champagne Hughes) and Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) with Iago (Miichael Ray Wisely). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) share a private moment upon his arrival in Cyprus. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) disciplines his top Lieutenant Michael Cassio (Ariel Sandino) after starting a street brawl. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Cassio (Ariel Sandino) gets friendly with Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) in a celebration winning the war. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa)and Othello (L Peter Callender). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) coaxes his wife Emilia (Champagne Hughes) to provide him with Desdemona’s sentimental handkerchief. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) and Emilia (Champagne Hughes) enjoy a gleeful moment. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) receives a gift from an officer. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) hears of suspicious behavior of his wife from good honest Iago (Michael Ray Wisely). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) is reprimanded by Othello (L. Peter Callender) for not providing proof of his wife’s infidelity. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) torments Othello (L. Peter Callender) with information about his wife. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) hears of his wife’s infidelity. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) shares a bonding moment with Othello (L. Peter Callender) to kill Cassio. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) in ritual prayer while Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) stands quietly in background. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) overhears a conversation between Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Cassio (Ariel Sandino) about his wife’s infidelity. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) tells Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) to pray and cleanse her soul. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Emilia (Champagne Hughes) calms Desdemona’s fears (Isabel Siragusa) of dying tonight. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) hears of the death of Roderigo (Gabriel Ross) and wounding of Michael Cassio (Ariel Sandino). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) tells Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) she must die tonight. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) has killed his wife (Isabel Siragusa). Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Othello (L. Peter Callender) and Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely) and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Iago (Michael Ray Wisely), Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa), and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa), Iago (Michael Ray Wisely), and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa), Iago (Michael Ray Wisely), and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa), Iago (Michael Ray Wisely), and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Desdemona (Isabel Siragusa), Iago (Michael Ray Wisely), and Othello (L. Peter Callender) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’ directed by Carl Jordan. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

Macbeth

: Adrian Roberts plays a hardened, homeless, war veteran suffering from PTSD, who dreams of having the power to command. He gets his wish as Macbeth. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: (L-R) The Witches (Funmi Lola, Oluchi Nwokocha, Mohana Rajagopal) prepare for Macbeth’s arrival. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady Macbeth (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) begins her conjuration to the spirits to “unsex” her here and fill her with “direst cruelty.” Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady Macbeth (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) discusses the plan to kill the king with Macbeth (Adrian Roberts). Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Macbeth (Adrian Roberts) agonizes over the decision to kill King Duncan. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Macbeth (Adrian Roberts) proclaims “This is a sorry sight” as he sees his hands, stained with the blood of the King. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: “Whose hands are these?” Macbeth (Adrian Roberts) questions his fate after the slaying of King Duncan. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: After the killing of King Duncan, Lady Macbeth (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) discovers the daggers that were to remain at the scene. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: Macbeth (Adrian Roberts) meets with the murderers (Jamey Williams and Lijesh Krishan) to plan the death of Banquo. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: “Resolve yourselves!” Macbeth sternly rebukes the murderers (Jamey Williams and Lijesh Krishan). Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Now King, Macbeth (Adrian Roberts) is “so far stepped in blood” that he plans more destruction to secure his reign. Lady Macbeth (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) attempts to soothe him. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Leontyne Mbele-Mbong and Adrian Roberts (Lady Macbeth and Macbeth) Photo by: Lance Huntley

: (L-R) (Witches) Funmi Lola, Mohana Rajagopal, and Oluchi Nwokocha with Leontyne Mbele-Mbong and Adrian Roberts. Photo by: Lance Huntley

: (L-R) (Witches) Funmi Lola, Mohana Rajagopal, and Oluchi Nwokocha with Leontyne Mbele-Mbong and Adrian Roberts. Photo by: Lance Huntley

Black Eagles

: Tuskegee Elders (center) reminisce about their younger years in Italy, 1944. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Black Eagles receive their flying orders from General Lucas, Commander Office (Gene Thompson). Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Black Eagles in flight on mission to escort White flyers on bombing run. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Black Eagles on high alert as they fly escort during bombing run. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Roscoe (Ron Chapman), shares a moment with his friend, Julius. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: (L to R: Brandon Callender, Joseph Pendleton, Devin A. Cunningham, and Luchan Baker) enjoy a moment of levity reading a poem written by fellow Eagle; Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Othel (Joseph Pendleton) and Nolan (Brandon Callender) talk about being regaled as heroes when they return home. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Proud to be members of the 99th, EAGLES celebrate with pride (L to R: Luchan Baker, Devin A. Cunningham, Joseph Pendleton, Brandon Callender, and Ron Chapman). Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Pia (Margherita Ventura) and Buddy (Donald Antoine) become a special oasis for each other during the war. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Buddy (Donald Ray Antoine) and Pia (Margherita Ventura) imagine the quiet, peaceful times after the war. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Roy Truman (Kyle Goldman) and Dave Whitson (William Robert Caldwell) visit the Black Eagles. Photo by Joseph Giammarco

: General Lucas (Gene Thompson) briefs Young Eagle (Brandon Callender). Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Buddy (Donald Ray Antoine) describes his first kill as an American fighter pilot. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Pia (Margherita Ventura) and Buddy (Donald Ray Antoine) dance to Jimmy Lunceford in celebration of his success. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: Elder Eagles (rear, Thomas Robert Simpson, Gift Harris, Todd Risby) tell of the troubling times being put the stockade for requesting civil rights. Photo by: Joseph Giammarco

: From left to right: Devin A. Cunningham, Ron Chapman, Donald Ray Antoine, Luchan Baker, Brandon Callender, Joseph Pendleton. Photo by L. Peter Callender

: From left to right, back row: Luchan Baker, Ron Chapman, Donald Ray Antoine; from left to right, front row: Brandon Callender (front/center), Devin A. Cunningham, and Joseph Pendleton (far right); Photo by L. Peter Callender

: From left to right, back row: Luchan Baker, Ron Chapman, Donald Ray Antoine; from left to right, front row: Brandon Callender (front/center), Devin A. Cunningham, and Joseph Pendleton (far right); Photo by L. Peter Callender

Cinderella 2018

: ShawnJ West (Fairy Godfather) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: ShawnJ West (Fairy Godfather) and Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: ShawnJ West (Fairy Godfather) and Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: ShawnJ West (Fairy Godfather) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Tré Zijuan Tyler (Prince Charming) and Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Tré Zijuan Tyler (Prince Charming) and Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Tré Zijuan Tyler (Prince Charming) and Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) and Tré Zijuan Tyler (Prince Charming) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Loreigna Sinclair (Cinderella) and Tré Zijuan Tyler (Prince Charming) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s 2018 production of ‘Cinderella’. Photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf

: Lady in Green: Brittany Nicole Sims Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred Lady in Orange: Regina Monique Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Green: Brittany Nicole Sims Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille Lady in Orange: Regina Monique Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone Lady in Brown: Jan Hunter Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Green: Brittany Nicole Sims African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille Lady in Brown: Jan Hunter Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille Lady in Orange: Regina Monique Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone Lady in Green: Brittany Nicole Sims Lady in Brown: Jan Hunter Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Lady in Brown: Jan Hunter Lady in Yellow: Tiffany Tenille Lady in Red: Paige Mayes Lady in Green: Brittany Nicole Sims Lady in Purple: Bobbi Kindred Lady in Blue: Natasha LaGrone Lady in Orange: Regina Monique African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. Photo credit: Joseph Giammarco

: Left to right: Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Left to right: Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Left to right: Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Left to right: Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Elizabeth Carter (Director), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The cast and design team for African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Left to right: Kendra Barnes (Choreographer), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow), Lana Palmer (Sound Designer), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Nikki Anderson-Joy (Costume Designer), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Elizabeth Carter (Director), Leontyne Mbele-Mbong (Production & Stage Manager), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red), and Stephanie Anne Johnson (Lighting Designer). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: The cast and design team for African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Left to right: Kendra Barnes (Choreographer), Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow), Lana Palmer (Sound Designer), Brittany Sims (Lady in Green), Nikki Anderson-Joy (Costume Designer), Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue), Regina Monique (Lady in Orange), Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown), Elizabeth Carter (Director), Leontyne Mbele-Mbong (Production & Stage Manager), Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple), Paige Mayes (Lady in Red), and Stephanie Anne Johnson (Lighting Designer). Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Jan Hunter (Lady in Brown) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Tiffany Tenille (Lady in Yellow) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Bobbi Kindred (Lady in Purple) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Paige Mayes (Lady in Red) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Brittany Sims (Lady in Green) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Natasha LaGrone (Lady in Blue) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Regina Monique (Lady in Orange) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ directed by Elizabeth Carter. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

Richard III

: Richard III (L. Peter Callender) comforts his brother George, Duke of Clarence (Leontyne Mbele-Mbong) to speak with their elder brother, King Edward for George’s release. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Left to right: Richard III (L. Peter Cellender) halts the funeral procession of Lady Anne’s (Brandi Huzzie) husband as the two clergymen (Terrance Smith and Devin A. Cunningham) tremble at this frightful killer. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Lady Anne (Brandi Huzzie) mourns the loss of her husband. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Richard III (L. Peter Callender) woos Lady Anne (Brandi Huzzie) after killing her husband and father in a recent battle. African-American Shakespeare Comapny’s ‘Richard III’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Ex-Queen Margaret (Beli Sullivan) is the uninvited guest to the new Queen’s home and shares a horrifying prophecy of curses upon the family. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Queen Margaret (Beli Sullivan) chastises Richard III (L. Peter Callender) with a prophecy to come. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Left to right: Brothers to Queen Elizabeth (Regina Morones) Lord Grey (Devin A. Cunningham – left) and Lord Rivers (Terrance Smith) grieve for the lost of King Edward and the fate of who will be the new King. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Former Queen Elizabeth (Regina Morones) and newly coronated King Richard III (L. Peter Callender) argues as Richard attempts to tell the ex-Queen her daughter will become his new wife. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: King Richard III (L. Peter Callender) fights to retain his throne as usurpers attempt to remove him as King. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Richard III (L. Peter Callender) has a final standoff. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: L. Peter Callender (Richard III), Leontyne Mbele-Mbong (Buckingham), and Brandi Huzzie (Lady Anne) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “Richard III”, directed by Kirsten Brandt. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: L. Peter Callender (Richard III) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “Richard III”, directed by Kirsten Brandt. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: L. Peter Callender (Richard III) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “Richard III”, directed by Kirsten Brandt. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: L. Peter Callender (Richard III) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of “Richard III”, directed by Kirsten Brandt. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

A Streetcar Named Desire

: Khary Moye (Stanley), Jemier Jenkins (Blanche), and Santoya Fields (Stella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) and Fred Pitts (Mitch) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Fred Pitts (Mitch) and Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Khary Moye (Stanley) and Santoya Fields (Stella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Santoya Fields (Stella) and Khary Moye (Stanley) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ directed by L. Peter Callender. Photo credit: L. Peter Callender

: Khary Moye (Stanley) and Santoya Fields (Stella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ directed by L. Peter Callender. Photo credit: L. Peter Callender

: Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) and Santoya Fields (Stella) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ directed by L. Peter Callender. Photo credit: L. Peter Callender

: Jemier Jenkins (Blanche) and Khary Moye (Stanley) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ directed by L. Peter Callender. Photo credit: L. Peter Callender

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

: Star crossed lovers Lysander (Ryan Marchand) and Hermia (Antonette Bracks) lose their way in the forest in William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Hermia (Antonette Bracks) and Lysander (Ryan Marchand) run away to the forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by African-American Shakespeare Company; Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Hermia (Antonette Bracks) and Lysander (Ryan Marchand) run away to the forest in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by African-American Shakespeare Company. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Demetrius (Jon-David Randle) attempts to break-up with Helena (Paige Mayes) when she follows him into the forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by African-American Shakespeare Company; Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Helena (Paige Mayes) can’t seem to hold on to her one true love Demetrius (Jon-David Randle) when he attempts to lose her in the forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by African-American Shakespeare Company; Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Demetrius (Jon-David Randle) attempts to break-up with Helena (Paige Mayes) when she follows him into the forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by African-American Shakespeare Company; Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Demetrius (Jon-David Randle) attempts to break-up with Helena (Paige Mayes) when she follows him into the forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by African-American Shakespeare Company; Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Peter Quince (Jarrett Holley) directs Bottom who plays the role of Pyramus (ShawnJ West) in the famous Comic Tragedy “Pyramus and Thisby” in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Bottom in the role of Pyramus (ShawnJ West) in the famous Comic Tragedy “Pyramus and Thisby” in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: The actor Flute plays the role of Thisby (Gabriel A. Ross) and Bottom plays the role of Pyramus (ShawnJ West) in the famous Comic Tragedy “Pyramus and Thisby” in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: The actor Flute plays the role of Thisby (Gabriel A. Ross) and Bottom plays the role of Pyramus (ShawnJ West) in the famous Comic Tragedy “Pyramus and Thisby” in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Titania (Emily Phillips) and Oberon (Jourdán Olivier-Verdé) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Puck (Charles Lewis III) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Puck (Charles Lewis III) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Photo credit: Jay Yamada

The Winter’s Tale

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) is weary that his son, Prince Mamillius (Cameron Payne) and the unborn child carried by Queen Hermione (Regina Morones) are not his biological heir, but another man’s child. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Polixenes, far right, (ShawnJ West), and Hermione (Regina Morones) enjoy a good laugh while Leontes (Eric Reid), left, keeps a close eye. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Hermione (Regina Morones) and Polixenes (ShawnJ West) enjoy each others company with her son, Mamillius (Cameron Payne) looking on. King Leontes, (Eric Reid) looks on suspiciously. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) is convinced that his wife Queen Hermione (Regina Morones) is lovers with his good friend, King Polixenes (ShawnJ West). Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) takes custody of his son, Mamillius, (Cameron Payne) to punish his wife, Hermione (Regina Morones) for her supposed infidelity. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) takes custody of his son, Mamillius, (Cameron Payne) to punish his wife, Hermione (Regina Morones) for her supposed infidelity. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) takes custody of his son, Mamillius, (Cameron Payne) to punish his wife, Hermione (Regina Morones) for her supposed infidelity. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) senses his demons encroaching on him as he speaks of his plans to punish his enemies. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) senses his demons encroaching on him as he speaks of his plans to punish his enemies. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: King Leontes (Eric Reid) senses his demons encroaching on him as he speaks of his plans to punish his enemies. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Princess Perdita (Jasmine Milan Williams) and Prince Florizel (Jacob Williams) meet and fall in love. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Prince Florizel (Jacob Williams) and Princess Perdita (Jasmine Milan Williams) celebrate after a dance in celebration of their impending marriage. Photo credit: Jay Yamada

: Eric Reid (Leontes) and Cameron Payne (Mamillius) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Leontes), Cameron Payne (Mamillius), and Regina Morones (Hermione) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Leontes), Cameron Payne (Mamillius), and Regina Morones (Hermione) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Leontes), Regina Morones (Hermione), and Cameron Payne (Mamillius) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Leontes) and Regina Morones (Hermione) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Leontes), Regina Morones (Hermione), and Cameron Payne (Mamillius) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

Jitney

: Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood), ShawnJ West (Turnbo), and Trevor Nigel Lawrence (Fielding) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Fred Pitts (Shealy) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Gift Harris (Philmore) and Fred Pitts (Shealy) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo), Jonathan Smothers (Doub) and L. Peter Callender (Becker) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo) and Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Jemier Jenkins (Rena) and ShawnJ West (Turnbo) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Eric Reid (Booster) and L. Peter Callender (Becker) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo), L. Peter Callender (Becker), and Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Trevor Nigel Lawrence (Fielding), ShawnJ West (Turnbo), and Jonathan Smothers (Doub) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Trevor Nigel Lawrence (Fielding) and Eric Reid (Booster) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo), L. Peter Callender (Becker), and Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo) and Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: ShawnJ West (Turnbo) and Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood) and ShawnJ West (Turnbo) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood), ShawnJ West (Turnbo), and Jonathan Smothers (Doub) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

: Edward Neville Ewell (Youngblood), ShawnJ West (Turnbo), and Jonathan Smothers (Doub) in African-American Shakespeare Company’s production of August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’, directed by L. Peter Callender; photo credit: Lance Huntley

Cinderella 2016

: Samantha Williams as Cinderella in the 2016 production from African-American Shakespeare Company, co-produced by SFBATCO; photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

: Samantha Williams as Cinderella in the 2016 production from African-American Shakespeare Company, co-produced by SFBATCO; photo credit: Brandon M. Callender

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