Alumni Theater Company - Once on This Island

Alumni Theater Company present the Tony Award-winning musical Once on This Island, running at the Charity Randall Theatre from July 31st--August 2nd. Jim Cunningham speaks with ATC's Artistic Director Monteze Freeland, Marketing Manager Shae Wofford, and actress Sharae Bynum about the show. Monteze talks about the show's story and ATC's mission to uplift Black voices in theater. Sharae, who plays one of the storytellers, explains her role in the musical and how she feels at home with the company. Shae will play the role of Agwe; he praises the cast and crew. All three also speak about their experiences with diversity in theater and why they love theater. Don't miss Once on This Island with Alumni Theater Company at the Charity Randall Theatre from July 31st-August 2nd. More information and tickets are available on ATC's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.