Jasmine Guy directs reading of ‘First Noel’ for Kenny Leon’s True Colors [PHOTOS]

adminJune 10, 2017

Written by | Ray Cornelius

I had the pleasure of attending True Colors Theatre Company’s “Annual Spring Reading” last night featuring the Off-Broadway musical, “The First Noel.” The show, which is penned by Lelund Thompson and Jason Michael Webb, has been performed in New York City for a number of years now and Kenny Leon is bringing it to Atlanta this December 8-24. He has tapped triple threat performer—Jasmine Guy— to direct the show along with musical direction from Keith Williams.

Set in 1980’s Harlem, “The First Noel” is a musical that follows three generations of a family forever changed by the tragic loss of a loved one, when an unexpected visit reveals some long-absent Christmas joy. It is a story about how a community is healed, one family at a time, as everyday people do extraordinary things to help one another receive the gift of love at Christmas time. Music includes a reimaging of the traditional holiday favorites in both Gospel and Pop styles.

The reading included a number of Atlanta theater actors and television stars including T.C. Carson, Margo Moorer, Brad Raymond, Terry Burrell, Maeisha McQueen, Benjamin Moore, Lydia Pace, Jasmyne Hinson, Kelsie Broughton, River Kearse, Sara Von Zine, Ayla Eastering, Lamont Hill and Geoffrey D. Williams.

Atlanta notables that were in spotted in the audience included “Greenleaf” actresses Tonia Jackson and Jen Harper, playwright Claudette Alexander-Thomason and dancer/choregrapher Juel D. Lane.

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