CHOIR BOY

By Tarell Alvin Mccraney

Directed and Choreographed by Devon Sinclair

Oct. 5th-8th

Stage Manager: Scarlet Garcia Pena

By the Academy Award-winning writer of MOONLIGHT, and underscored by gospel and R&B performances (choir directed by Vinroy David Brown Jr., MM), CHOIR BOY follows young Pharus on a journey to take his place as choir leader at the elite all-boys, all-Black Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys. Can Pharus find harmony while remaining true to his voice?  

Content Warning: Elements of homophobia and racism, mild violence, partial nudity, sexual language, and sudden bangs.

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