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The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Contains some adult language and references to racial violence. Otherwise, suitable for children.

THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York

THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN was first presented in New York City by Dixon Place with funds from the Joyce MertzGilmore Foundation. Partially developed during the 1998 National Music Theater Conference at the O’Neill Theater Center. Developed in part at the National Alliance for Musical Theater, Helen Sneed, Executive and Artistic Director, and also at Musical Theater Works. Playwrights Horizons, New York City, in association with Wind Dancer Theatre, produced the World Premiere in 1999–2000. The Gold Medal jingle is used with the permission of General Mills, Inc.

Dramaturgy

This story takes place during the mid to late 20th century, and Viveca grows up being inspired by the world around her! Take a look at the icons and key figures referenced in the show that influenced her coming of age story! Click the button below to head to the Dramaturgy Page!

Research and website were done by Associate Dramaturg, Lake Sims-Winfrey, directed and guided by our amazing professional dramaturg cfrancis blackchild!

Message from Assistant Director

Cast

VivecaChristine Wanda
GregorySayo Oni
Mommy/YolandaJaelyn Alexander
Daddy/PolicemanCullen Zeno
Chitty Chatty Pal 1/Secretary/Ballet Teacher/SophiaSujaya Sunkara
Chitty Chatty Pal 2/Secretary/Modern Dance Teacher/ScarlettElsa Oates Keefe
Emily/Nilda/SandraCandace Rhodes
Miss Pain/Secretary/Tallulah/GrannyKayla Jacobs
Larry/KeithRenell Taylor
Jazz Teacher/Dance Captain/LucasZion Middleton
Prince/Cosmic/Policeman/Director BobNathan Meyer
Viveca U/SHannah Hubbard
Gregory U/SZeth Dixon
Mommy/Yolanda U/SAnne-Sophie Hill
Daddy/Policeman U/SZeth Dixon
Chitty Chatty Pal 1/Secretary/Ballet Teacher/Sophia U/SKaylee Hayden / Giselle Watts
Chitty Chatty Pal 2/Secretary/Modern Dance Teacher/Scarlett U/SKaylee Hayden
Emily/Nilda/Harriet Tubman/Sandra U/SAnne-Sophie Hill
Miss Pain/Secretary/Tallulah/Granny U/SGiselle Watts / Kaylee Hayden
Larry/Keith U/sZeth Dixon
Jazz Teacher/Dance Captain/Lucas U/SZeth Dixon
Prince/Cosmic/Policeman/Director Bob U/SBrooks Andrew

Creative Team

DirectorJulio Matos
Asst. DirectorKali Clougherty
ChoreographyKeshia Wall
Asst. ChoreographerFaythe Kelly
Asst. ChoreographerRenell Taylor
Music DirectorDan Gibson
Associate Music DirectorHannah Hubbard
Associate Music DirectorJaelyn Alexander
Associate Music DirectorTaylor Mitchell
Rehearsal AccompanistHaidee Dollak
Dramaturgcfrancis blackchild Ph.D.
Associate DramaturgLake Sims-Winfrey
Community Outreach CoordinatorGiselle Watts
Scenic DesignerCharles Johnson
Asst. Scenic DesignerEric Kanzinger
Costume DesignerHeidi Jo Schiemer
Sound DesignerMike Smith
Music Editing/MixingHaidee Dollak
Music Editing/MixingTaylor Mitchell
Music Editing/MixingDan Gibson
Lighting DesignerBill Webb
Asst. Lighting DesignerHannah Elise Brown

Production Team

Technical DirectorJP Mullican
Asst. Technical DirectorJosh Bothwell
Stage ManagerAllyson Vogel
Asst. Stage ManagerHaley Robles
Asst. Stage ManagerCarli Shapiro
Production ManagerBill Webb
Props MasterNatalie Taylor Hart
Props MasterJeff Jones
Paint ChargeEmily George
Master ElectricianAlex Nemfakos
Sound AdvisorRick Earl
CarpenterEric Kanzinger
CarpenterJordan Smith
Light Board OpHannah Elise Brown
Follow Spot OpBrianna Boucher
Sound Board OpHaidee Dollak
Front-of-House SupervisorDavid McGraw
House ManagerJack Morrill
Poster DesignSydney Dye
VideographerJermaine Studwell
Video InternDion Cummings
Video InternYasmeen N. Grandison
Video internJasmine Simmons
Video InternJordan Young

Musical Numbers

Welcome to My L.A. ……….Full Company

Chitty Chatty ……….Viveca and Female Ensemble

Smile, Smile ……….Daddy, Viveca, and Male Ensemble

I Am In Dance Class ……….Viveca, Yolanda, Miss Pain, Emily, Gregory

The Skate ……….Viveca and Female Ensemble

Sticks and Stones ……….Full Company

Walk on the Water ……….Full Company

Pass The Flame ……….Mommy, Viveca, Female Ancestors

War Is Not Good ……….Full Company

Brave New World ……….Momm, Viveca, and Ensemble

Give It Up/Belle of the Ball ……….Full Company

Bright Blue Sky ……….Gregory, Viveca

Legacy ……….Gregory, Viveca, Police Officer 1 & 2

Who’s That Bubbly Black Girl ……….Full Company

Secretarial Pool ……….Female Ensemble

Pretty ……….Viveca

Director Bob ……….Director Bob, Dance Captain, Viveca, Female Ensemble

Come With Me ……….Lucas, Viveca, Ensemble

I Don’t Need to Fake ……….Viveca

Granny’s Advice ……….Granny, Viveca, Lucas, Full Ensemble

Listen! ……….Viveca, Full Company

Bubbly Finale ……….Full Company

The Band

Flute: Tika Douthit

Keyboard I: Haidee Dollak

Keyboard II: David Lane

Electric and Upright Bass: Virginia Masius

Drums/Percussion: Steve McHugh

Keyboard Programming: Dan Gibson

Bios

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