The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC)
concludes its 33rd Season with the
gospel musical, Crowns, written by Regina Taylor. The musical's
familiar and joyful gospel songs and spirituals transports the DTC audience
from a theatre in Wilmington to a southern Baptist church!
The story of Crowns is rather slim, but
what can you expect from a musical based on a book of pictures? However, it's
the uplifting and sometimes humorous music and performances that make Crowns a
stirring and exciting production. The stellar cast directed by DTC favorite,
Kevin Ramsey, brings their "A" game to the stage and ignites the
theatre to a standing ovation at the conclusion of the show!
Yolanda, played by Ashlei Dabney, is a
street-wise teenager living in Brooklyn with her family. After Yolanda's
brother is killed, Yolanda is sent to live in the south with her
grandmother (Mother Shaw), played by Barbara D. Mills. Mother Shaw and
her friends teach Yolanda about the historical and contemporary social
functioning of the hats they wear to church and around town. Of course,
life-lessons are taught through these stories.
The ensemble cast of six women and one
man has a great rapport. Their soaring voices deliver such classics as "Oh
When the Saints" and "I've Got Joy Like a Fountain". The lady
sitting next to me couldn't resist singing along! Ms. Mills' performance
is stellar: she has a commanding, matriarchal presence that is needed
in the portrayal of a good Christian southern woman who dons many hats.
Listening to her sing is like being saved. A performance that is not
to be missed!
Oh, I can't forget to mention the crowns!
Designed by Brian Strachan, the hats are large and colorful to match the
stories of the women who wear them! The gorgeous hats will be sold at the end
of the run, with the proceeds benefiting DTC.
Crowns runs through April
29th. For more information visit www.delawaretheatre.org or
call 302.594.1100.
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