Passing Strange
Passing Strange is a daring, hilarious, and moving musical that takes us on a journey across boundaries of place, identity, and theatrical convention with a young bohemian who charts a course for “the real” through sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Written by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and performance artist Stew, Passing Strange is loaded with soulful lyrics and overflowing with passion, Stew’s storytelling brings us from Black middle-class America to Amsterdam, Berlin, and beyond on a journey towards personal and artistic authenticity.
Cast & Artists
The Cast
Rev. Jones, Terry, Christophe, Hugo
Colin CarswellEdwina, Mariana/Desi
Lulu FallYouth
Bereket MengistuNarrator
Lee PalmerMother
Monica PalmerSherry, Renata, Sudabey
Samara NaierMr. Franklin, Joop, Mr. Venus
Ben Will
The Creative Team
Director
John Sloan IIIMusic Director
Brian BucknerChoreographer
Carollette PhillipsScenic Design
Monika EssenLighting Design
Kwame WellsCostume Design
Reyana PattersonSound Design
Lumumba ReynoldsProps Design
Reyanna PattersonStage Manager
Doran KonjaDialect
Chris CorporandySound Board Operator
Jalise LittleLight Board Operator
Owen ZaborAssistant Stage Manager
Badriyyah Wazeerud-DinAssistant Production Manager
Katie Grace
Event Date
- 2024-10-17
Running Time
This production runs approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including two intermissions.
Content Advisory
If you have specific concerns about stage effects (such as strobe lights or fog/haze) that might have a bearing on comfort or well-being, or if you would like to know more about the age appropriateness of the performance, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.