Skeleton crew
july 3 - 18, 2024 in Alternating Rep
The powerful conclusion to Dominique Morisseau's Detroit cycle trilogy.
In 2008 Detroit, a small automotive factory is on the brink of foreclosure, and a tight knit family of workers hangs in the balance. With uncertainty everywhere, the line between blue collar and white collar becomes blurred, and this working family must reckon with their personal loyalties, their instincts for survival and their ultimate hopes for humanity. Nominated for three 2022 Tony Awards including Best Play, Dominique Morisseau’s powerful and tense play stars Shinnerrie Jackson.
“Warm-blooded, astute…a very fine new play.” - New York Times
Play by Dominique Morisseau
SKELETON CREW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Contains adult themes and language. Recommended for ages 14+.
Run Time: 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
Group rates available! Contact [email protected] for more information.
Performances
Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 7 at 2 PM
Monday, July 8 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 12 at 7:30 PM
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, July 13 at 2 PM
Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 18 at 2 PM
Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 PM
Special events
Wednesday, July 3 | Opening Night Reception: Mingle with the cast and creative team immediately following opening night at this intimate ticketed event. Reception includes a glass of champagne and drink specials.
CAST
ROBERT H. FOWLER*
Robert H. Fowler*
THIRTEENTH SEASON
Other roles this season:
STORY GOES ON (Cast), FULL MONTY (Harold), ROMEO & JULIET (Lord Capulet), CABARET (Herr Schultz)
SHINNERRIE JACKSON*
Shinnerrie Jackson*
EIGHTH SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Lucille/Shirelle), STORY (Cast)
Devyn Xavier Akers
Devyn Xavier Akers
FIRST SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Drifter), WEDDING SINGER (Glen), JAMIE (Cy)
Jewell Noel*
Jewell Noel*
FIFTH SEASON
Other roles this season: BEAUTIFUL (Shirelle/Janelle Woods)
CREATIVE TEAM
Mia Y. Anderson (she/her/Goddess)
FIRST SEASON
Mia Y Anderson is an actress, writer, director born in the Republic of Brooklyn. Her credits include Diarra from Detroit, Power Book 3 Raising Kanan and American Horror Story. As a writer her solo work “her, him, prince, michael and marvin love is love is love” was a QuickSilver Finalist in 2019, and her play “Phone Call” was included in the Minnesota Theater’s 2020 Tiny Play Festival . As a director, she helmed over 35 productions. She was a 2014 New Perspective Directing Fellow and a 2015 alum of the Lincoln Center Director’s Lab. She is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA and The New Theater Conservatory in Boston, MA. She is so excited to make her regional debut with Weathervane. http://www.
Dominique Morisseau
Dominique Morisseau is the author of The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle), which includes the following plays: Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater Company), Paradise Blue (Signature Theatre), and Detroit ’67 (Public Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and NBT). Additional plays include: Pipeline (Lincoln Center Theatre), Sunset Baby (LAByrinth Theatre); Blood at the Root (National Black Theatre) and Follow Me To Nellie’s (Premiere Stages). She is also the Tony-nominated book writer on the new Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial Theatre). TV/Film projects: She most recently served as Co-Producer on the Showtime series “Shameless.” She’s currently developing projects with Netflix, HBO, and A24, and wrote the film adaptation of the documentary STEP for Fox Searchlight. Awards include: Spirit of Detroit Award, PoNY Fellowship, Sky-Cooper Prize, TEER Trailblazer Award, Steinberg Playwright Award, Audelco Awards, NBFT August Wilson Playwriting Award, Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, OBIE Award (2), and the Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, named one of Variety’s Women of Impact for 2017-18 and a recipient of the 2018 MacArthur Genius Grant.
Camden Dalie Keech (he/him)
SECOND SEASON
is happy to return to the mountains for a second season. Camden hails from Central Arkansas, where he studied design, directing, and acting. Camden really hopes you enjoy the show!
Kimani Gordon (he/him)
FIRST SEASON
Kimani earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts at Boston College. After working in California, Florida, and again in New York for several years, Kimani just completed the first year of his M.F.A. Program. Kimani is excited to join the Weathervane Family.
Joseph Rivera (he/him)
SECOND SEASON
Jospeh is an Orlando-based sound designer who is glad to return to Weathervane for another season to design. He most recently designed a production of RADIUM GIRLS at Atlanta International School and was an A2 for MOONSHINE AND MISTLETOE at Garden Theatre.
Alexander Pikiben (he/him)
SECOND SEASON
Alex is excited to be back at the Weathervane. He previously worked on GUYS AND DOLLS. He will also be teaching at Truman State University in the fall. He would like to thank his fantastic partner AP. Free Palestine.
BILLY SMITH (he/him)
FOURTH SEASON
While this is his fourth season at Weathervane, this is his first season living a full year in beautiful New Hampshire! Originally from Columbus, Ohio. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is constantly thankful that both the company and the community have taken him in so graciously.
CLAIRE VOGT (she/they)
FIRST SEASON
Claire is a scenic artist based in central Ohio. Having graduated last year with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, they enjoy collaborating with others to create amazing art and shows. They have recently been working as a freelance designer and are excited to work at Weathervane this summer!
BILLY SMITH (he/him)
FOURTH SEASON
While this is his fourth season at Weathervane, this is his first season living a full year in beautiful New Hampshire! Originally from Columbus, Ohio. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is constantly thankful that both the company and the community have taken him in so graciously.
PYPER K WILLIAMS (she/her)
THIRD SEASON
Pyper Williams is spending her third season here at Weathervane painting away in the shop, bringing to life the sets you see on stage this summer. She studied Acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts but now prefers to take a more behind-the-scenes approach with painting sets.
EGYPT DIXON (she/her)
SEVENTH SEASON
Credits: Atlantic Theater Company (Production Stage Manager): ANATOMY OAS. TFANA (Assistant Stage Manager): FEFU AND HER FRIENDS. Weston Playhouse (Asst Stage Manager): INDECENT. She is excited to return to the White Mountains. She recently received her MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College.
Reed Davis*, he/him
FIRST SEASON
Reed is thrilled to join the Weathervane team for their 59th season! Born and raised in Maine, he has been the Resident Production Stage Manager at Penobscot Theatre Company for three seasons. He has also worked with Opera House Arts, First Stage Milwaukee, and Opera Maine.
EMMA ALDRICH JORDAN* (she/her)
SECOND SEASON
Emma is excited to return to Weathervane as the Patchwork Stage manager! Favorite shows include WAITRESS (Scenic Artist, Ogunquit Playhouse), RAINBOW FISH (PSM, Weathervane), DROWSY CHAPERONE (Artist in Residence, Cayuga BOCES). Emma’s freelance artwork can be seen at restaurants around the North Country. Thanks to Nick, Lindsey, and Rockdog.
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