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Elevating Stories... Empowering Artists ... Embracing Play!
The Color Purple
Music & Lyrics by Brenda Russell / Allie Willis
Book by Marsha Norman
Based on the novel by Alice Walker
Presented by Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Directed by Daniel J. Bryant
Role
Church Lady Jarene
U/S Shug Avery & Sophia
Press
Production Photos
Photos by Don Ipock, 2025
Creative Team
Director: Daniel J. Bryant
Associate Director: Morgana Wilborn
Choreographer: Heather Himes
Music Director: Pamela Baskin-Watson
Scenic Design: Eli Sherlock
Costume Design: Jarrod Barnes
Lighting Design: Bentley Heydt
Assistant Lighting Design: Noah Joseph Jittawait
Sound Design: Jon Robertson
Wig, Hair, Make up Design: Kelley Jordan
Dialect Coach: Jacqueline Springfield
Wellness Coach: Ille Haggins
Fight Choreographer: Marc Wayne
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