April 21 - May 21, 2023
Bob Marley’s THREE LITTLE BIRDS
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt
Arrangements, Orchestrations, Additional Music & Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
Directed by Samantha D. Montgomery
Choreographed by Sonya Thompson of Ko-Thi Dance Company
Ziggy’s afraid to leave the house. He’s too busy worrying about tropical storms, evil spirits, and the sneaky, hair-grabbing trickster, Duppy. With the help of his feathered friends, Ziggy will learn that “every little thing is gonna be all right!” With music from the legendary reggae artist, get jammin’ with this timeless tale of peace and love.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 3+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterApril 21 - May 21, 2023
Bob Marley’s THREE LITTLE BIRDS
Based on a story by Cedella Marley
Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt
Arrangements, Orchestrations, Additional Music & Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
Directed by Samantha D. Montgomery
Choreographed by Sonya Thompson of Ko-Thi Dance Company
Ziggy’s afraid to leave the house. He’s too busy worrying about tropical storms, evil spirits, and the sneaky, hair-grabbing trickster, Duppy. With the help of his feathered friends, Ziggy will learn that “every little thing is gonna be all right!” With music from the legendary reggae artist, get jammin’ with this timeless tale of peace and love.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 3+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterBob Marley's Three Little Birds
Jamaican Owl Cast
Ziggy, REECE DAVIS
Nansi, AMIRAH MUHAMMAD
Tacoomah, MAYA O’DAY-BIDDLE
Jamaican Becard Cast
Ziggy, JULIUS NEWMAN
Nansi, AMIRA HARRIS
Tacoomah, ZOE CHAMBERS
Cedella/Montego/Spanish Bird/Great Aunt African Bird, CYNTHIA COBB*
Duppy/Villager/Great Grandfather Spanish Bird, JAMES CARRINGTON*
Dr. Bird, OGUNDE TREMAYNE
Understudy for Cynthia Cobb, BRANDITE REED
Understudy for James Carrington, NICOLE MCCARTY
Understudy for Ogunde Tremayne, SAM GIST
ARTISTIC & CREATIVE TEAM
Director, SAMANTHA D. MONTGOMERY
Choreographer, SONYA THOMPSON
Music Director, BENITO LEATHERWOOD
Scenic Designer, SYDNEY LYNNE THOMAS
Lighting Designer, ERICA LAUREN MAHOLMES
Costume Designer, KENANN QUANDER
Sound Designer, KEVIN ALEXANDER, USA
Stage Manager, MADELINE M. SCOTT*
Assistant Stage Manager, LAUREN WESTFAHL