No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone (2022)

Aug 3 - Aug 7 | Culbreth Theatre

Written by Howard Craft
Directed by
Kathryn Hunter-Williams
Featuring Yolanda Rabun

Yolanda Rabun gives a powerhouse performance as the “High Priestess of Soul” in this extraordinary one-woman show that celebrates an unforgettable voice and indomitable spirit that stirred souls and changed lives. Combining Simone’s genre-bending songs with details from her incredible life story, playwright Howard L. Craft’s play captures an American cultural icon for an evening of theater that won’t soon be forgotten.

Creative Team

Kathyrn Hunter-Williams

Director

Natasha Jackson

Stage Manager

David Navalinsky

Scenic & Lighting Designer

Jennifer Bayang

Costume Designer

Brandon Reed

Sound Designer

Cast

Yolanda Rabun

Nina Simone

Brevan Hampden

Percussion

Christian Sharp

Bass

Russell Favret

Guitar