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

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

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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