HONORARY HOST

SANDRA BOOKMAN

Anchor, Eyewitness News, ABC7/WABC-TV New York

CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY

Written By: Lynn Nottage (Ruined, MJ:The Musical) Directed By: Nataki Garrett

Seventeen-year-old Ernestine Crump growing up and navigating the social and political tensions of 1950's Brooklyn. Following the passing of their beloved mother, Ernestine and her sister, Ermina, must cope with their loss, the family’s move from Florida, the disruption that comes with the introduction of progressive Aunt Lily, and their father’s sudden marriage to Gerte, a white German immigrant, amidst the social and political tensions of the Great Migration.

THE CAST (from L to R)

Lee Alexandra Harrington as Gerte Schulte

Gabriyèl Barlatier as Ermina Crump

Cloteal Horne as Lily Ann Green

Enih Agwe as Ernestine Crump

Jamil Mangan as Godfrey Crump

ABOUT CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY

Founded by Ricardo Khan and L. Kenneth Richardson, Crossroads Theatre Company is the nation’s premier theatre company with its commitment to works celebrating black culture and diasporic artistry while creating a cross-cultural bridge for understanding and appreciation for all people.

Since 1978, Crossroads Theatre Company has been a sanctuary and creative home for some of the world's most treasured theatre practitioners. We have launched over 100 productions and premiered over 50 new plays, and provided 35 playwrights with their first production. The company has also garnered several accolades and awards including 4 TONY® Nominations and received the TONY AWARD® for Outstanding Regional Theatre. To date, Crossroads remains the first and only culturally specific company to have that honor.

For more information, visit www.crossroadstheatrecompany.com.

CROSSROADS OPENING NIGHT BENEFIT

HOSTED BY SANDRA BOOKMAN from ABC's Here and Now