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Play - Original
Cort Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 29, 1980
- Opening Date: May 7, 1980
- Closing Date: January 4, 1981
- Previews: 10
- Performances: 278
Playwright: Samm-Art Williams
Synopsis
A black Southern farmer is thrown in jail for opposing the Vietnam draft and later moves up North only to experience further difficulties, before finally returning to the comforts of home and family.
Opening Night Cast
| Charles Brown | Cephus Miles | |
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L. Scott Caldwell | Pattie Mae Wells Woman One |
| Michele Shay | Woman Two |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Samm-Art Williams | Writer | |
| Douglas Turner Ward | Director | |
| Felix E. Cochren | Scenic Design | |
| Alvin B. Perry | Costume Design | |
| Martin Aronstein | Lighting Design | |
| Susan Gustafson | Company Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Charles Brown | Nominee |
| 1980 | Outstanding New Play | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Actor in a Play | Charles Brown | Nominee |
| 1980 | Play | Nominee |
