Purlie Victorious
North Carolina Black Repertory Company
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
“It is hilarious, infuriating, deeply moving, and everything in between.“
—Lynn Felder, Cultural Voice of North Carolina
Written by Ossie Davis
Directed by Jackie Alexander
Remount Director: Donna Bradby
Set in the Jim Crow South, the play follows Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson as he returns home to rural Georgia with a mission to reclaim his inheritance and liberate his community from Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee’s grip. Along the way, Purlie encounters a colorful cast of characters, navigating comedic twists and turns that highlight both the humor and resilience in his fight for justice.
Tuesday, July 28, 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 29, 8:00pm
Thursday, July 30, 2:00pm
Thursday, July 30, 8:00pm
Friday, July 31, 2:00pm
Saturday, August 1, 2:00pm
Saturday, August 1, 8:00pm
Catawba Arena Theatre, University of North Carolina School of the Arts