THE REMARKABLE RESIGNATION OF DR. JOYCELYN ELDERS
August 11 – 29
“Her exit made headlines. Her voice made history.”
Written & Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III
From sharecropper’s daughter to U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Written and directed by Broadway’s Steve H. Broadnax III (creator of last season’s hit Me & the Devil), this world premiere play is a stirring portrait of resilience, conviction, and a woman who refused to be defined by anyone but herself- an Arkansas icon reclaiming her own story.
Rated PG-13 for mature subject matter and adult circumstances. (click HERE for more content info)
Performance Schedule:
Tuesdays-Thursdays @ 7pm
Fridays @ 8pm
Saturdays @ 2pm & 8pm
Sundays @ 3pm
August 11-13- Previews
August 14-29 – Performances
August 22 @ 8 p.m. – Audio-described performance. Please contact Sandee Pinkstaff at creativedescriptions@gmail.com for more information.
August 27 @ 10:30 a.m. – Free Student Matinee Performance- Please contact community@therep.org for more information.
Tickets from $25, with discounts available for groups, seniors, students, educators, and military.
CAST:
Melanye Finister*
Dr. Joycelyn Elders
Brian Marable*
The Coach
Patrese D. McClain*
The Journalist
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association
^Arkansas Artist
CREATIVE TEAM:
Steve H. Broadnax III+^
Director
Kaila Madison*
Production Stage Manager
André de Castro^
Scenic Designer
Yslan Hicks#^
Costume Designer
Nic Vincent
Lighting Designer
Curtis Craig#
Sound Designer
Jenea Jordan^
Wig & Hair Designer
Julie Ann States
Dramaturg
+Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
#Member, United Scenic Artists
*Member, Actors Equity Association
^Arkansas Artist
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:
Cindy & Chip Murphy
Rebsamen Fund
Mary & Jim Wohlleb
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