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Drama - Original
Music Box Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: January 24, 1984
- Opening Date: January 29, 1984
- Closing Date: February 12, 1984
- Previews: 7
- Performances: 17
Playwright: Shirley Lauro
Synopsis
A black college student challenges the system that is allowing him admittance but not doing much beyond that to better his prospects — and the white teacher who is sympathetic but unwilling to help begins to question the system's effect on her.
Opening Night Cast
| Calvin Levels | Calvin Jefferson | |
| Marilyn Rockafellow | Ginny Carlsen | |
| Nan-Lynn Nelson | Salina Jones | |
| Pam Potillo | Georgia Jones | |
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Sloane Shelton | Professor Clare Block |
| Maura Erin Sullivan | Cathy Carlsen |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Shirley Lauro | Writer | |
| Elinor Renfield | Director | |
| David Gropman | Scenic Design | |
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Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| Gary Jones | Costume Design | |
| Tharon Musser | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Marilyn Rockafellow | Nominee |
| 1984 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Calvin Levels | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Theatre World Award | Calvin Levels | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Actor in a Play | Calvin Levels | Nominee |
