AUGUST WILSON’S GEM OF THE OCEAN
February 21 – March 2, 2025
Written by August Wilson
Directed by Lundeana Thomas
About the show
Citizen Barlow is looking for peace. To get it, he’ll knock at Aunt Esther’s door every day if that’s what it takes. Set in 1904, the opening installment in Wilson’s The American Century Cycle includes the playwright’s most fantastical journey, where the secrets of the past point towards future liberation.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – DR. LUNDEANA M. THOMAS
Stage Manager – CHRISTINA KOPCSOS
Assistant Stage Manager – TANEISHA NORTH
Production Coordinator – CAITLYN SANTIAGO
Scenic Designer – CHARLES NASBY
Lighting Designer – JIM CANACCI
Costume Designer – ALI TURNS
Set Props – DR. TOMAS COPLAND
Study Guide – JACQUELINE DiGENIO
CAST
AUNT ESTER – Nailah Thomas
ELI – Sr. Waymond Grace
CITIZEN BARLOW – Daniel C.
BLACK MARY – Jaietta Jackson
SOLLY TWO KINGS – DC Colvin
RUTHERFORD SELIG – Terry Shears
CAESAR – Arcale Peace
SHOWTIMES
Friday, February 21 – 7:30pm
Saturday, February 22 – 7:30pm
Sunday, February 23 – 2:30pm
Friday, February 28 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 1 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 2 – 2:30pm
Tickets
ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 – 10:00 AM
Tickets may be purchased in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.
Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse.
Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to doors opening on the event date.
*Flex Pass Eligible
Flex Passes
Flex Passes are on sale now. Available in three price tiers, Flex Passes include admission to any 4 performances within the 2024/2025 Season, excluding special event shows.
