Witness Uganda

CREATIVE TEAM
Music, Lyrics & Book: Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews
Artistic Director: Paul Crewes
Director: Griffin Matthews
Assistant Director: Mark Jacob Chaitin
Choreographer: Abdur-Rahim Jackson
Music Supervisor: Remy Kurs
Music Director: Matt Gould
CAST
Griffin: Jamar Williams
Joy: Amber Iman
Ryan: Emma Hunton
Rain Lady/Church Lady: Ledisi
Jacob: Kameron Richardson
Grace: Naärai
Eden: Sha’leah Nikole
Ibrahim: Dexter Darden
Ronny: Jordan Barrow
Vocalist: Jai’Len Josey
Ensemble: Antwone Barnes, Kennan D. Washington, Thursday
Photos by Kevin Parry
The Wallis
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Regional - 2019

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Stage And Cinema
"The evening comes off like a celebration of life. That is due to the infectious joyful ensemble, exciting rhythms, and Abdur-Rahim Jackson’s thrilling and highly exhilarating tribal/jazz/modern choreography."
Onstage Blog
"This musical is a sparking diamond onstage [and] when Amber Iman (Joy) sings 'Don’t weep for our scars' the audience embraces her beautiful voice and presence."
Splash Magazine
"As the bodies of the cast weave and swirl and the music reaches a crescendo, one can feel the liquid energy enveloping all of us. For this is a production which pulls everyone in, regardless of their prior plans."
BroadwayWorld
"The creative team has packed the show with powerful performances, explosive choreography, and exciting vocals that intersect with gale-force intensity."
The San Gabriel Tribune
"The superb group vocals are crisp and thrilling [and] Jai’Len Josey and Thurzday complete the vocal and dance ensemble, choreographed by Abdur-Rahim Jackson."
The Los Angeles Times
"The performances are what make Witness Uganda worth the ticket. The actors who play the Ugandan orphans make the charmingly written roles their own, and everyone in the ensemble can really sing."











