Jitney Show Poster

Jitney Cast & Creative

Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Mar. 12, 2017.

Show Overview

About Jitney

Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last.

Cast

Anthony Chisholm
Fielding
Andre Holland
Youngblood
Harvy Blanks
Shealy
Keith Randolph Smith
Doub

Creative

Written by
August Wilson
Set Designer
David Gallo
Costume Designer
Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Designer
Jane Cox
Sound Designer
Darron L West
Original Music
Bill Sims Jr.
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