Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2018-19 season with Nina Simone: Four Women, written by Christina Ham and directed by Kenneth L. Roberson. Nina Simone: Four Women runs January 24 — March 2, 2019 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
In the aftermath of 1963's 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, Nina Simone rocked the nation with "Four Women," her tribute in song to the four little girls lost in the tragedy. Powerful anthems such as "Mississippi Goddam," "Old Jim Crow," and "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" followed, fueling the Civil Rights movement and transforming her public persona from songstress to activist. Celebrate Ms. Simone's lasting legacy in this provocative and personal musical journey.
The cast of Nina Simone: Four Women includes Featuring Melanie Brezill ( Sweet Thing ), Sydney Charles ( Nina Simone ), Deanna Reed Foster ( Sarah ), Ariel Richardson ( Sephronia ), and Daniel Riley ( Sam Waymon ).
The creative team includes Christopher Rhoton ( set design ), Michael Alan Stein ( costume design ), Lee Fiskness ( lighting design ) and Lindsay Jones ( sound design ). The stage manager is Rita Vreeland and the dramaturg is Lauren Shouse.
Featuring: Melanie Brezill ( Sweet Thing ), Sydney Charles ( Nina Simone ), Deanna Reed Foster ( Sarah ), and Ariel Richardson ( Sephronia ), and Daniel Riley ( Sam Waymon )
Creative Team: Christopher Rhoton ( set design ), Michael Alan Stein ( costume design ), Lee Fiskness ( lighting design ) and Lindsay Jones ( sound design ). The stage manager is Rita Vreeland and the dramaturg is Lauren Shouse.
Previews will be January 24 — 31, 2019 and the regular run will be February 2 — March 2, 2019, Tuesdays: 7:30pm ( January 29 only ); Wednesdays: 1:00pm ( except February 20 ); and 7:30pm; Thursdays: 7:30pm; Fridays: 8:00pm; Saturdays: 2:30pm ( except January 26 ); and 8:00pm; Sundays: 2:30pm; and 7:00pm ( January 27 and February 24 only ) at Northlight Theatre is located at the North Shore, Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Tickets csot for previews: $30-$60; Regular run: $30-$88; Student tickets are $15, any performance, ( subject to availability ). The Box Office is located at 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. 847.673.6300; northlight.org .
—From a Northlight Theatre press release
Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.
Now in its 44th season, the organization has mounted over 200 productions, including nearly 40 world premieres. Northlight has earned 207 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 36 Awards, as well as ten Edgerton Foundation for New Play Awards. As one of the area's premier theatre companies, Northlight is a regional magnet for critical and professional acclaim, as well as talent of the highest quality.
Northlight is supported in part by generous contributions from Allstate Insurance; the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation; BMO Harris Bank; Henrietta Lange Burk Fund; The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust; ComEd, An Exelon Company; The Davee Foundation; Edgerton Foundation for New American Plays Award; Evanston Community Foundation; Full Circle Foundation; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Kirkland & Ellis Foundation; The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Melvoin Award for Playwriting; Modestus Bauer Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; Niles Township; The Offield Family Foundation; The Pauls Foundation; Room & Board; Sanborn Family Foundation; Dr. Scholl Foundation; The Shubert Foundation, Inc.; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; The Sullivan Family Foundation; and Tom Stringer Design Partners.
