Experience the Beat of an Era & the Spirit of a Legend
Get ready to groove at Players by the Sea with Summer: The Donna Summer Musical! Journey through the life of Donna Summer, the girl from Boston whose heavenly voice lit up the dance floors of the world. From her roots in gospel choirs to her rise as the queen of disco, Donna’s story is one of triumph, resilience, and undeniable talent.
But Donna Summer was more than just a chart-topping sensation—she was a trailblazer who defied expectations and broke barriers, paving the way for the music divas who followed in her footsteps. Experience the highs, the struggles, and the unstoppable spirit of a woman who changed the sound of an era and left an indelible mark on the music industry.
Step into Donna's electrifying universe and feel the rhythm, the passion, and the power of her music come alive on stage. This is your chance to relive the magic and celebrate the legacy of a true icon. Don't miss out on the musical event of the summer at Players by the Sea!
This production is sponsored by The Wade & The Taylor Families
THE CAST
DIVA DONNA: Shannon Johnson
DISCO DONNA: Kristin Kenebrew
DUCKLING DONNA: Kimara Sapp
DARA: Shatondra Gregory
YOUNG DARA: Arie Berry
MARY ELLEN: Zoe Pruitt-Green
YOUNG MARY ELLEN: Jay Tabron
BRUCE SUDANO: David Diehl
NEIL BOGART/GUNTER: Jay Bilderback
JOYCE BOGART: Helena Helms
ANDREW GAINES: Chris Randolph
ENSEMBLE: Arielle Bryant, Tristan McDonald, Darvin Nelson, Kimberly Doctor, Thomas Tedder, Nekiya Covington, Jacqueline Wade, Kamajhia Williams, Ethan Walls, Megan Thompson, Kevin Wright, Jacen Norris
THE CREATIVE TEAM
DIRECTOR: Jereme Raickett
ASST. DIRECTOR: David Sacks
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Anthony Felton
VOCAL COACH: Deborah McDuffie
CHOREOGRAPHER: JoAnna Ursal
ASST. CHOREOGRAPHER: J’royce Jata
STAGE MANAGER: Maya Williams
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Phedre Delinois
SCENIC & LIGHTING DESIGNER: Jereme Raickett
COSTUME DESIGNER: Phedre Delinois
WIG ARTIST: Summer Jackson
PROPERTIES DESIGNER: Heather Goliber
AUDIO ENGINEERING & SOUND DESIGN: GoldenStage Productions
MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER: Destiny Golden
LED WALL & LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR: LaChelle Golden
SCENIC CONSTRUCTION: Tom Cassaro
MASTER ELECTRICIAN: Ben Sparenberg
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