![]() ![]() Jude calls it both a True Colors and an Atlanta institution due to its frequent stagings and warm audience reception. True Colors staged productions of The Wiz four other times from 2004 – 2007 with artists such as The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango and performer Victor Jackson. I think The Wiz is a story of hope and believing in yourself, and I think it will impact a lot of people.” Taloria Merricks plays Dorothy in “The Wiz.” “It’s important to embrace Black culture and stories, which don’t get told that much. “I am honored to be a part of this history and legacy,” she says. It’s a dream role for the actress, who is aware of the musical’s significance. Taloria Merricks, a former August Wilson Monologue competition champion, plays Dorothy. The cast and crew are all local, with Jeshua TedyP Williams, known for his work in gospel, hip-hop and R&B, acting as the show’s music producer. ![]() Running June 13 – July 2 at Southwest Arts Center, the musical is directed by Brian Jordan Jr., who plays Maurice Webb on BET’s Tyler Perry’s Sistas. It’s also very much a statement that the playhouse is back post-pandemic, ready for audiences and psyched to celebrate its milestone 20 th anniversary season. As Jamil Jude, the artistic director of True Colors Theatre Company, and the cast and crew of his new version of The Wiz ease on down the road to opening night, it’s clear that this is more than just a stand-alone production. ![]()
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