755 S. Saginaw
Flint, MI 48502
fax 810-239-8047
Flint, MI 48502
fax 810-239-8047
810-239-7469
810-239-7469
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THE STORY: Set in 1970 in the Hill District of Pittsburgh that is served by a makeshift taxi company, Jitney is a beautiful addition to the author's decade by decade cycle of plays about the black American experience in the twentieth century.
"Explosive... Crackles with theatrical energy." N.Y. Daily News.
"Could be described as just a lot of men sitting around talking. But the talk has such varied range and musicality, and it is rendered with such stylish detail, that a complete urban symphony emerges.... Drivers return from jobs with stories that summon an entire ethos.... Throughly engrossing, Jitney holds us in charmed captivity." N.Y. Times.
"Comic, soulful and immensely moving." Time Out.
"A transport of delight! So vividly written ... it keeps you steadily amused, concerned and moved." N.Y. Magazine.
Winner of the New York Drama Critics Award for Best New Play and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off Broadway Play.
is a local talent with credits that extend across acting, directing and producing. He has been on stage for Flint Community Players, Buckham Alley Theatre, McCree Theatre and Vertigo Productions. His acting talent has also been seen in two locally shot films; Chameleon Street and Diary of a Blade.
currently works as an Actor/Educator at the Sloan Museum. He performs educational art for schools throughout Michigan. He has been seen on several stages in Flint. His credits include work with Lake Fenton, Buckham Alley Theatre and the Whiting Auditorium. He has featured credits in such productions as Holes, To Kill a Mockingbird and Nutcracker.
was last seen on the Vertigo’s stage in our production of, Of Mice and Men. Prior to that he made his acting debut in our production of Rats! The Musical earlier in the 2005 season. He has studied stage performance with Models Inc. here in Flint, and enjoys reading, attending church, singing, and studying martial arts.
currently works at Genesys Regional Medical Hospital. He is a graduate of Central High School and is a student of Art and Design. He has returned home from his studies at Columbia University in Chicago, majoring in graphic arts. He is also the owner of a new T-shirt company called Fasion Dummies.Com.
is an accomplished actor that has past performances on the stages at the University of Michigan, Whiting Auditorium and Buckham Alley Theatre. Some of his credits include Fences, and Split Second. His first performance for Vertigo was in our production of It’s A Scream. Henry likes singing in church choir, football, basketball, fishing & sketching.
comes to the Vertigo stage with a great amount of experience from Buckham Alley Theatre and McCree Theatre. He holds an Associates Degree in Business from Mott Community College and a certificate in Theatrical Studies from the University of Maryland. He currently assists students in an after-school program involving theatre.
is formerly from Detroit. He moved to Flint several years ago to work for EDS/GM in Grand Blanc. His last time on Vertigo's stage was in "Of Mice and Men". Currently, he runs his own business and serves in the community with self-sponsored outreach programs providing food, clothing, and shelter for the needy. He has also performed at Buckham Alley Theatre and Baker.
is attending Mott Community College studying Nursing. She has acting credits from Buckham Alley Theatre, Flint Youth Theatre and McCree Theatre. Some of the shows she's been featured in are, Stand Up, Colored Girls, I Can't Cope and Answering An Ad. Between work, studies and hobbies she also volunteers at Bryant Elementary School.
is a graduate from Mt. Morris High School For a short time he ran an after-school skating program. His many acting credits include work on stages at Lake Fenton High School and Buckham Alley Theatre. A few of the shows he's been featured in are "Holes", "Driving Ms. Daisy", "Candy Corn" and "I Never Sang For My Father". His hobbies include writing, poetry, music and theatre.
Director note: I am honored to be a part of August Wilson's legacy, by directing one of his plays. Jitney was Mr. Wilson's third play of his 10 play major work and achievements. It was with Jitney, he decided to do one play, for each decade of the 20th Century and chronicle the African-American life. Winning two Pulitzers for two of his ten plays, August Wilson is one of America's greatest playwrights.
is a busy wife and mother of 2. Was the 2005 Fundraising Coordinator for the Shiawassee County Democratic Party. She also sits as the State Coordinator of the American Bullmastiff Association Rescue and is the Treasurer for the Wonderland Samoyed Safe Haven. Additionally, she has garnered the honor of being on the Dean’s List at the University of Michigan-Flint.
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