Bratton Theater 
Written and Directed by Monty Cole  
Based on the book by John Howard Griffin 

July 23-24

“Like shipwrecked people, we huddled together in a warmth and courtesy that was equal parts pure and pathetic.”

In 1961, white journalist John Howard Griffin medically darkened his skin to “pass” as Black. With the goal of investigating race, Griffin traveled the segregated South for three weeks and published his experiences in a series of journal entries. Black Like Me revisits Griffin’s memoir through the response of modern-day characters. This innovative noir docu-drama examines the fine line between allyship and appropriation and asks how we can transform into the people we truly want to be.

Cast 

Ensemble – Aizhaneya Carter   

Ensemble – Malachi Beasley  

Ensemble – Jamar Jones  

Ensemble – Michael Allyn Crawford   

Ensemble – Ciara Chanel 

John – Adam J. Smith* 

Drummer – Stephanie Rae Wilborn Reg 

Creative Team 

Director – Monty Cole  

Scenic Designer – Donnie Woodard  

Costume Designer – Sean David Castro 

Lighting Designer – Adrienne Miikelle 

Sound Designer – Theresa Ramos  

Dramaturg – Monet Felton 

Production Team 

Stage Manager – Maria DiVittorio* 

Assistant Stage Manager – Giselle Raphaela 

Sound Supervisor – John Kolbinski 

Audio Engineer/Board Operator – Kevin Champion 

Sound Asst./Board Operator – Lily Oyen 

Lighting Supervisor – Jack Sears 

Associate Lighting Supervisor – Noemi Barerra 

Lighting Tech/Programmer/Board Op – Sadie Judd 

Props Manager – Hyla Sue Stellhorn 

Assistant Props Manager – Becky Barse-Nye 

Props Artisan – Mer Platt 

Costume Supervisor – Cece Hill 

Wardrobe Supervisor – Marcy LB Fitzpatrick 

Asst. Costume Shop Supervisor/Draper – Cole Wilkowski 

Costume/Wardrobe Assistant – Sophie Millar 

Run Crew – Amelia Kovach 

*The noted Actors & Stage Manager are members of the Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. 

**The noted designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829 of the IATSE. 

Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, is more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote, and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. 

Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org. 

Leadership & Staff 

Artistic Director – Andrew Borba 

General Manager – Emily Glinick 

Director of New Work – Olga Sanchez Saltveit 

Assistant Artistic Director – Rachel Sharp 

Company Manager – Sam Wong 

Assistant Company Manager/Covid Safety Specialist – Matthew B. Cullen 

Production & Facilities Manager – Holly Ahlborn 

Assistant Production & Facilities Manager - Dylan Janish

Arts Marketing Specialist – Makayla Santiago-Froebel 

House Manager – Sarah Brown-Millspaw 

Arts Marketing Associate – Danny Sanchez 

Assistant House Manager & Community Engagement Associate – Daniel Wilde 

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the arts community at Chautauqua by working to enhance appreciation and engagement with the theater and the institution. Your membership supports new theater initiatives and helps us to enhance the experience of our company members through various event connections. Benefits include invitations to members-only live and virtual programming to enhance your theater experience prior to performances, and our annual “Meet the Company” event. 

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