The Studio Theatre is proud to open its 2008-2009 Season with Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. Young African-American Detroiters who are committed to furthering their educations and expanding their horizons at Wayne State University comprise the cast. The ensemble consists of Erica Fuller as “Angel,” Benjamin Williams as “Guy,” Brittany Fortune as “Delia,” William Bryson as “Sam” and Justin Crutchfield as “Leland.”

Blues for an Alabama Sky is an eye-opening commentary focusing on the musicians, artists and social activists in poverty-stricken 1930s Harlem. Within that context Pearl Cleage addresses several social taboos: religion, homosexuality and abortion. The rich cast of characters struggles to survive the hard economic times brought upon by the Great Depression, but “Guy Jacobs” encourages his friends to look beyond 125th street for the fulfillment of their dreams.

Blues for an Alabama Sky is directed by Ph.D. candidate Darryl Davis.