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Springfield Theatre Centre presents 'The Color Purple' | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published May 5, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT

"The Color Purple" is produced by the Springfield Theatre Centre.

The Springfield Theatre Centre will present "The Color Purple" on May 12-14 and 19-21. Director Nicole Pittman and cast member Brianna Gude-Price spoke to Community Voices about the show and its significance in Black communities. Gude-Price also shared what it is like to portray the character Shug Avery.