Ensemble Choir
Philadelphia
Theatre Company, located at 40 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. is
presenting Choir Boy, the
Philadelphia Premiere of a TONY® Award-winning play from Academy Award winning
writer Alvin McCraney. The show runs through March 13. Crystal Monee Hall is
the composer and musical director of this phenomenal ensemble cast of acapella singers engaged in gospel and R & B. Jeffrey Paige is responsible
for the direction and choreography of
the production. The musical numbers will leave you breathless with their intensity.
The drama that plays out on the stage is gut-wrenching. The Charles R. Drew
Prep School for Boys has been dedicated to the education of strong, ethical Black
men. Pharus (Justin Ross), the most gifted boy in choir, struggles to fit in
with his classmates. Bobby (Jeremy Cousar) and Junior ( Tristan Andre) are
quick to bully him. David ( Dana Orange ) has dreams of becoming a preacher and AJ
(Jamaal Fields-Green is content to stay out of conflict as his roommate. Pharus’
feelings of isolation become real and palpable as his senior year approaches. This is a stunning work on many
levels. Tickets are available at www.philatheatreco.org or
by phone at 215-985-0420. For the health and safety of patrons, cast, crew and
staff, PTC will require that audience members present proof of vaccination with
booster (if eligible) and wear a mask while in the venue.
