The Talented Tenth
Directed by: Ben Guillory
Written by: Richard Wesley
Produced by: Ben Guillory and JC Cadena
Stirling Bradley as Bernard
Tiffany Coty as Pam
Rogelio Douglas III as Bernard Jr.
Monte Escalante as Rowena
Nic Few as Bernard
Ben Guillory as Griggs
Julio Hansen as Marvin
Jessica Obilom as Tanya
Scenic Design by: Ed Haynes
Costume Design: Naila Aladdin Sanders
Lighting Design by: Benedict Conran
Prop Master: Rye Mandel
“Their debate on colorism, which rings of authenticity, is a highlight of the show.”
-Darlene Donloe, Donloe’s Lowdown
“Overall, the production is modestly proportioned and certainly holds a playgoer’s attention. The acting is superb, helmed as it is by Mr. Guillory.”
— Eric A. Gordon, People’s World
“The actors gave their performance seamlessly to the tiny audience as if we were at the Apollo Theater. The actors’ dialogue timing was impeccable, with every emotion the intensely impactful play required of them.”
-Joanne A. Calitri, Montecito Journal
“A play and a history lesson, Richard Wesley’s The Talented Tenth is a rich theater experience combining a juicy and engaging story with background on Black history and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (specifically Howard University).”
— Laura Fonti Cohen, Lachmont Buzz
