Choir Boy Show Poster

Choir Boy Cast & Creative

The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men. Pharus wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school's legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key?

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Aug. 11, 2013.

Show Overview

About Choir Boy

What Is the Story of Choir Boy?
Set at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, an elite academy for African-American youth, Choir Boy centers on five members of the school's celebrated choir. The choir’s gifted leader, Pharus, is effeminate, but whether or not he is actually gay is initially unclear. However, his fellow singers have made their minds up and verbally abuse him. The headmaster and a teacher on the verge of retirement try to intervene and confront the tensions surrounding adolescent feelings. Will Pharus conform to expectations and gain the respect he needs?

Cast

Nicholas L. Ashe
Junior Davis
Kyle Beltran
David Heard
Austin Justin "AJ" James
Headmaster Marrow
Mr. Pendleton
Pharus Jonathan Young
Bobby Marrow

Creative

Written by
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Director
Trip Cullman
Set and Costume Design
David Zinn
Lighting Designer
Peter Kaczorowski
Sound Designer
Fitz Patton
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