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Karamu House presents

 

SIMPLY SIMONE

THE MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE

Created by Robert Neblett and David Grapes

Directed by Caroline Jackson Smith

Music Directed by Ed Ridley, Jr.

Choreographed by Treva Offutt

 

NOW THRU AUGUST 5, 2018

Karamu House | Jelliffe Theatre

2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland, OH

 

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

Use special code “50OFF” for any performance.

Discount available online, via phone or at box office. Tickets based on availability.

 

Performances

Thursdays thru Saturday at 7:30 PM

Sundays at 3:00 PM

 

“…a magical performance.” - Cleveland Jewish News

 

“…Whyte handles a spine-tingling version of ‘I Put a Spell on You’.” - Cleveland Scene

 

“…one leaves feeling uplifted and entirely satisfied.” - Buffalo News

 

“…impressive, intense and thrilling.” - Miami Herald

 

 

featuring: 

SHEFFIA RANDALL DOOLEY*

MARY-FRANCIS R. MILLER

CORLESIA SMITH

MARIAMA WHYTE*

 

all appearing as NINA SIMONE!

 

(* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association)

 

THE CREATIVE TEAM

CREATORS                              Robert Neblett & David Grapes

MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS     Vince di Mura

DIRECTOR                               Caroline Jackson Smith

MUSIC DIRECTOR                  Ed Ridley, Jr.

STAGE MANAGER                  Xavier P. Khan

SCENIC & COSTUMES           Inda Blatch Geib

SOUND DESIGN                     Cyrus Taylor

LIGHTING DESIGN                 Colleen Albrecht

CHOREOGRAPHY                   Treva Offutt

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR           Johnathon L. Jackson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR           Prophet D. Seay

LINE PRODUCER                     Nathan A. Lilly

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER          Tony F. Sias

 

 

For more info or to purchase tickets

 

Call

 

(216) 795-7077

 

or visit us online at

 

www.karamuhouse.org