Set at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, "Choir Boy" (written by Tarell Alvin McCraney (writer of 2017 Academy Award winner "Moonlight") takes place at an elite academy for African-American youth, and centers on five members of the schoolâs celebrated choir. The choirâs gifted leader, Pharus, is effeminate, but whether or not he is actually gay is initially unclear. However, his fellow singers have made their minds up and verbally abuse him. The headmaster and a teacher on the ...
Set at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, "Choir Boy" (written by Tarell Alvin McCraney (writer of 2017 Academy Award winner "Moonlight") takes place at an elite academy for African-American youth, and centers on five members of the schoolâs celebrated choir. The choirâs gifted leader, Pharus, is effeminate, but whether or not he is actually gay is initially unclear. However, his fellow singers have made their minds up and verbally abuse him. The headmaster and a teacher on the verge of retirement try to intervene and confront the tensions surrounding adolescent feelings. Will Pharus conform to expectations and gain the respect he needs?
This strict limited engagement runs February 16 and 17 at 8:00pm and February 18 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $10 for children, $12 for students/seniors and $15 for adults.
SPECIAL STUDENT FRIDAY TICKET PRICE! $5.00. Students who use the code CHOIRBOY for Friday night's performance will get their ticket for $5.00! Offer applies only to Friday night's performance
Choir Boy features the talents of:
Malcolm Bishop as Pharus
Derrick Ford as Bobby
Jaysen Rosario as Junior
Nicodemus Williams as A.J.
DaeâQuan Horton as David
Julius Cole as Headmaster Marrow
Ben Lovell as Mr. Pendleton
