LONG WAY DOWN Opens at Olney Theatre Center

Photo: Teresa Castracane Photography

Long Way Down opened at the Olney Theatre Center on May 25 to a moved and enthusiastic audience.

As producers, we offer a huge thanks to Dahlak Brathwaite (book, music and lyrics), Khiyon Hursey (Additional writing) Ken-Matt Martin (director and co-choreographer), Victor Musoni  (co-choreographer), Cedric Lyles (music director), Simean Carpenter (scenic and lighting designer), the amazing  cast (Bryan Archibald, Tyrese Shawn Avery,  IO Brown, Colin Carswell, Cheryse Dyllan, Ciara Hargrove, Parris Lewis, Naiqui Macabroad, Victor Musoni, Quincy Vicks) and fantastic crew.

Thank you also to Jason Reynolds, the brilliant author on whose novel the musical was based, for coming and providing insights to his work.

Shout out to TheaterWorks USA (Barbara Pasternack and Michael Harrington) for being excellent partners/producers. Special thanks to Kelley Girod and the Apollo Theater for their help.

And, of course, congratulations to the Olney Theatre Center for bringing this important work to their dedicated audience.