

aboutCrowns
From playwright Regina Taylor comes Crowns, a moving and celebratory musical play that highlights the beauty and brilliance of the traditional Black church.
Yolanda, a young Black woman from Brooklyn, has traveled down south to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed. There, she encounters a world full of traditions… with a hat for every occasion! From flirting to churchgoing to funerals to baptisms, these crowns symbolize a legacy that spans from African rituals and slavery to the current day. Can Yolanda find her footing in this royal new world?
Through a blend of Gospel, poetry, and dance, Crowns is a musical play about honoring your roots, finding your groove, and embracing your own style.
Meet the cast

Asia-Ligé Arnold
Wanda

Katrina Jones
Mother Shaw

Nikki Owens

Anaya Green
Yolanda

Patricia Jones
Church lady

Candace Foreman
Ensemble

Ryan Gholson
Man

Jade Madden
Velma u/s

Jayme Howard
Mabel
Ensemble

Ashley Johnson-Moore
Jeanette

Anitra McKinney
Velma

Quincy Vicks
Ensemble
RENT CREATIVE TEAM

Regina Taylor
Playwright
ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK BY MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM AND CRAIG MARBERRY

Kevin S. McAllister
Director

James Ashe
Music Director

Cedric D. Lyles
Music director

Shalyce Hemby
choreographer

Shelbi Nelson
asst Director

Mike Durst
Lighting design

Alec Green
Sound design

Larry Boggs
costume Design

Caelyn Williams
props design

scenic design
Emily Lotz

Wig Design
Shayla Lowe

Stage Manager
Jordan Ross
