Red Bank, NJ – Wine in the Wilderness, written by Drama Desk Award winner Alice Childress and directed by Obie Award winner Brandon J. Dirden launches Two River Theater’s 2022/2023 Season on October 15.
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Wine in the Wilderness at Two River Theater
Set in 1964 during the race riots in Harlem, this reflection on how art truly reflects life focuses on artist Bill Jameson and his latest work, three paintings representing three types of Black womanhood. More than his artistic vision is challenged by the arrival of an unexpected muse who refuses to be bound by his shallow assumptions of all that Black womanhood can be.
Groundbreaking artist
Playwright Alice Childress is the only African American woman to have written, produced, and published plays for four decades.
Actress and activist Ruby Dee, who starred in the 1974 film adaption of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band says, “Alice Childress is a splendid playwright, a veteran—indeed, a pioneer.”
Wine In The Wilderness Cast
Crystal Dickinson, Brandon Dirden’s wife, leads the cast.
Dirden says, “I am beyond excited to be teaming up with my favorite artist of ALL TIME, the magnificent Crystal Dickinson! Crystal leads a stellar cast in Alice Childress’ seldom produced masterpiece, Wine in the Wilderness.”
The full cast includes Brittany Bellizare, Crystal Dickinson, Ricardy Fabre, Korey Jackson, and Keith Randolph Smith.
The creative team includes Brandon J. Dirden, Director, Kaja Dunn, Intimacy Coordinator, Alex Murphy, Stage Manager, Natalie Jones, Assistant Stage Manager, Nikiya Mathis, Wig Designer, Richard H. Morris, Scenic Designer, Kathy A. Perkins, Lighting Designer, Karen Perry, Costume Designer, Kay Richardson, Sound Designer, and Caity Mulkearns, Associate Costume Designer.
Director Brandon J. Dirden continues, “We are also honored to have the legendary Broadway lighting designer, educator and friend of Ms. Alice Childress, Kathy Perkins on this design team! I think audiences will be blown away by how Two River Theater continues to showcase exceptional talent while illuminating the depths of our humanity. Mark your calendars!”
Tickets
Wine In The Wilderness runs October 15th to November 6th.
For more information and tickets, visit tworivertheater.org
