Title, Premiere and Location
The BH Cycle 1997-1999
MAGIC TRICKS...
October 8-25, 1998
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Written By
Adapted by Rickerby Hinds from ESU AND THE VAGABOND MINSTRELS by Femi Osofisan
Synopsis
Ensemble artist Armando Molina directed Rickerby Hinds' adaptation of a play by Nigerian author Femi Osofisan with residents from this largely African American community in south Los Angeles, produced in an empty store at the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Plaza.
Produced at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Baldwin Hills
A contemporary fable about greed and selflessness set in front of the Magic Johnson multi-plex in Baldwin Hills. The author of the source text, acclaimed Africa playwright Femi Osofisan, flew from Nigeria to see the production and speak to students at area colleges.
Staff
Director - Armando Molina
Composers - Shishir Kurup and David Markowitz
Set Designer - Lynn Jeffries
Costume Designer - Mylette Nora
Lighting Designer - Doc Ballard
Choreographer - Gayle Fekete
Prop Designer - Carolyn Johnson
Assistant Director - Scott Cheek
Assistant Set Designers - Nadia Reed, Keato Strong
Assistant Choreographers - Jessica Wallenfels, Marsha Dansby
Additional Choreography - Denise Cook
Producer - Leslie Tamaribuchi
Production Manager - Andre David Brooks
Stage Manager - Byron Nora
Assistant Stage Manager - Nichole Thomas
Technical Director - David Warren
Technical Coordinator - Paul James
Graphic Design - Joseph Tucker
Public Relations- Karla Guteirrez
Audition Coordinator - Quentin Drew
Box Office/Hostess - Ms. Angel Osby-Loudd
Child Care - Carolyn Johnson and Denise Cook
Videographer - Lynn Jeffries
Light Board Operator - Mustafa Kuumba
Sound Operators - Lera Ashe and Da-Vet Williams
Video Operator - Leonard Daniels
Cast
| Sista Trixta |
Denise Cook/Michele Mais |
| Aria I |
Breadhan C. Fox |
| Aris II |
Brenae C. Fox |
| Business Man |
Brian Brophy |
| Gun Man |
Mark Swinton |
| Viagra Man |
Fred A. Fluker |
| Business Woman |
Brenda Hearn |
| Wounded Man |
Shishir Kurup |
| TV Psychic Pals |
Debra Keller and Tamadhur Al Aqeel |
| Artists Formerly Known as |
The Stocker Exchange |
| Mama Verna |
Carolyn Ambroise |
| Melle |
John P. Crocker |
| Jiggy |
Regina Byrd Smith |
| "D" Rap |
Herman Collins |
| Lady Sin |
Ursaline Bryant |
| Magic |
Joseph Tucker |
| Pregnant Woman |
Nickole K. Ivory |
| TV BNN News Anchor |
Ken Elliot |
| Sic Man |
Derrick Cleveland |
| Sic Woman |
Susanna Morrow |
Ensemble: Gissela Anaya, Stinal Atkins, Claudia Beatriz Ayala, Elizabeth Denise Cook, Felicia Maria Cook, Shalise Davern, Tony Ray Davis, Beryl Rochelle Goss, Angel Loudd, Aliyon Drea Ruchardson, Tayloure Marcella Richardson, Anjuli St. Thomas, Vincent St. Thomas, Audrey Wright
Musicians: Shishir Kurup, David Markowitz, Rod Terrell
Backup Singers: Brenda Hearne, Nickole K. Ivory, Audrey Wright
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