By Chisa Hutchinson
August 19-20

The world is under attack by a deadly plague and Sugar, a Dominican-American escort from the Bronx might just be the key to saving all of humanity. When Sugar visits the reserved Black doctor, Dr. Wesley Pennington, the two are suddenly forced to team up and move into a hastily built research compound owned by a faceless pharmaceutical giant. Power dynamics shift constantly in this highly theatrical allegorical tale, presciently written before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bleeding Class challenges us to ask ourselves what we are willing to sacrifice, who we are willing to trust, and if we are willing to love. 

This program is made possible with generous support from The Roe Green Foundation.

Cast

Adina "Sugar" Moreno: Danaya Esperanza*

Dr. Wesley Pennington: Tramell Tillman*

Thomas Farraday & Ensemble: Steven Rishard*

Ms. Esposito & Ensemble: Myrna Cabello*

Ensemble: Colby Muhammad

Creative Team

Director: Jade King Carroll

Assistant Director: Olivia Songer 

Stage Manager: Alexus Jade Coney

Assistant Stage Manager: Mimi Panzica

Scenic Designer: Brandi Alexander

Costume Designer: Rin Menge

Lighting Designer: André Segar

Sound Designer: Belle Alatorre

Assistant Sound Designer: Molly McGill

Projections Design: Jenn Davis

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

Administration

Producing Artistic Director: Jade King Carroll

General Manager: Emily Glinick

Artistic Assistant: Jennifer Davis

Company Manager: Michelle F. Thomas

Assistant Company Manager: Matthew B. Cullen

Arts Marketing Specialist: Makayla Santiago-Froebel

House Manager: Sarah Brown-Millspaw

Digital & Print Marketing Associate: Newton Schottelkotte

Assistant House Manager & Sales Associate: Jace Jacobs

Production Team

Production Manager:  Rachel D'Amboise

Associate Production Manager: Cece Hill 

Technical & Facilities Manager: Spencer Dick  

Production Assistant: Juliessa Aguilar  

Props Supervisor: Hyla Stellhorn  

Assistant Props Supervisor: Donnie Woodard 

Props Artisan: Lillian Hargesheimer 

Costume Supervisor: Kit Peterson  

Asst. Costume Supervisor/Draper: Krista Commisso  

Costume/Wardrobe Assistant: Sophie Millar  

Wardrobe Supervisor: Jaylene Ogle 

Lighting Supervisor: Jack Sears 

Assistant Lighting Supervisor: Grayson Crosby  

Lighting Tech/Programmer/Board Op.: Shelby Fairchild 

Sound Supervisor: John Kolbinski 

Audio Engineer: Molly McGill 

Sound Technician/Board Operator: Miriam "Mimi" Daniel 

Projection Programmers: Miriam "Mimi" Daniel and Spencer Dick

Production Assistant (Stage Mgmt): Alexandra Rogers