Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA

By: Feb. 04, 2014
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The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University presents the world premiere of Witness Uganda, created by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie and Music Director, Remy Kurs. The production begins performances at the Loeb Drama Center at 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge tonight, February 4, and will run through March 16. Check out a first look at the production shots below!

When Griffin, a young man from New York City volunteers for a project in Uganda, he finds himself on a journey that will change his life forever. Inspired by a true story, this rousing new musical exposes the challenges confronted by American aid workers around the world and explores the question: "Is changing the world possible?"

The cast includes Matthews as Griffin, Tyrone Davis, Jr. as Ronny, Hunton as Ryan, Michael Luwoye as Jacob,Kristolyn Lloyd as Grace, Nicolette Robinson as Eden, Adeola Role as Joy, and Jamar Williams as Ibrahim; withMelody Betts, Rodrick Covington, Kevin Curtis, LaTrisa Harper, Aisha Jackson, and Jamard Richardson.

The design team includes set designer Tom Pye, costume designer ESosa, lighting designer Maruti Evans, sound designer Jonathan Deans, music director, Remy Kurs, and video designer Peter Nigrini.

Photo Credit: Gretjen Helene, American Repertory Theater

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Griffin Matthews

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Adeola Rola, Griffin Matthews and Emma Hunton

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Griffin Matthews and Emma Hunton

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Michael Luwoye, Griffin Matthews

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Emma Hunton

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA Griffin Matthews and Company

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
Griffin Matthews and Company

Photo Flash: First Look at Griffin Matthews, Emma Hunton and More in A.R.T.'s Diane Paulus-Helmed WITNESS UGANDA
The Cast



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