abbey: in the red

ABBEY: In the Red is a live Jazz and dance filled performance inspired by the life and music of Jazz vocalist, composer, and civil rights activist Abbey Lincoln. Sound designer/producer Soy Sos brings together a live ensemble of woodwinds, strings and electronics featuring several esteemed musicians. Integrated into this immersive musical experience is a moving, contemporary dance performance by STAYCEE PEARL dance project created to actively express the evolution of culture through the performing arts. Also featuring The Legacy Arts Project dancers.

Premiere: May 2017, August Wilson Center, Pittsburgh

Staycee R. Pearl / Lead Artist
Herman B. Pearl / Sound Designer/Engineer
Scott Nelson / Lighting Designer
Anqwenique Wingfield / Lead Vocalist
Ben Opie / Arranger & Instrumentalist
Ben Barson / Instrumentalist
Paul Thompson / Instrumentalist
Elisa Kohanski / Instrumentalist
Idia'Dega (Tereneh Mosley) / Costume Designer
Atticus Adams / Costume & Set Designer

Performers: Jessica Marino, LaTrea Derome, Rayne Jones, Ronnell Kitt, Ira Cambric, Chandra Tanei

ABBEY: In the Red is made possible by the generous support of the Programming Fund for the August Wilson Center, the Opportunity Fund the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Heinz Small Arts Initiative.

Photo Credit: Kitoko Chargois