WATCH: The Premiere of "Summertime" on Playbill.com
The new interpretation of the Porgy and Bess classic celebrates the legacy of Anne Brown and Black History Month.
Women of Color on Broadway's (WOCoB) production of "Summertime" is a fusion of opera, jazz, and spoken word intended to bring today's generation our interpretation of the classic lullaby. It incorporates a dance montage reflecting the interdependent mother-daughter relationship that is the backbone of African-American culture. This production focuses on the next generation of creatives of color.
"Summertime" is sponsored by MAC Cosmetics, and premieres on Monday February 1st, 2021 on Playbill.com in celebration of Black History Month. Women of Color on Broadway Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Directed by ALEXIA SIELO VELAZQUEZ
Produced by Victoria Velazquez| ZAVE Media
CAST:
Ayanna Fowler
Peyton Innocent
Krystina Burton
Barbara Douglas
JaVonna Parks
Samara Joy
Choreographer - Brendan Henderson
Orchestrator - Macy Schmidt
Orchestra- The Broadway Sinfonietta:
Katie Kresek - Violin 1
Frederique Gnaman - Violin 2
Tia Allen - Viola
Susan Mandel - Cello
Elizabeth Steiner - Harp
Elena Bonomo - Drums
Alex Eckhardt - Bass
Vocal Producer - Victor Velazquez
Audio + Mixing Engineer - Nicola Stemmer| N9ne Lives Studios
Audio Master Engineer - Fred Kevorkian| Kevorkian Mastering Inc.
Director of Photography - Carmelo De Jesus
Camera Operator - Bruno Ferreira
Behind the Scenes - Oscar Sanchez
Makeup Artist - Marina Rosario
Costume Designer - Alexia Sielo Designer
Costume/Wardrobe Manager - Briana Faulk| Performer’s Palace
Interns:
Maya Lopez
Selah Robinson
Adam Hassan
Keneda Arvizu
Ebonee Torres
Vivienne Fowlkes
Location N9ne Lives Studios
Little Big Brother who helped us carry the heavy stuff: Zachary Douglas
Women of Color on Broadway Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please donate at www.womenofcoloronbroadway.org/donate to support our education program.
NOTICE: All cast an d creative team members were required to submit a negative COVID-19 test 7 days before productions, and wear a mask ons et unless they were on camera. No cast or creative team members had or contracted coronavirus from productions.
Special Thanks to our sponsor MAC Cosmetics for their continued support of our mission.
www.womenofcoloronbroadway.org
