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Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing at Westport Country Playhouse

Dates: (9/9/2024 )

Theatre:

Westport Country Playhouse

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Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing is a jazz-infused drama set in 1947, capturing the life of baseball legend Satchel Paige as he navigates the challenges of being overshadowed by Jackie Robinson during the last days of baseball's Negro Leagues. The play features Brian D. Coats as Satchel Paige, alongside Derrick Cobey, Stanley Andrew Jackson, and Ashley LaLonde, among others. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Khan, the story reflects on issues of equality and resilience in a pivotal moment in American history. Directed by Ellis, this reading brings to life a compelling narrative about a pivotal figure in sports.

Cast and Creative team for Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing at Westport Country Playhouse

Cast

Brian D. Coats

Satchel Paige


Derrick Cobey

Jazzman/Buck O'Neil


Stanley Andrew Jackson

Art Young


Ashley LaLonde

Moira Hopkins


Kohler McKenzie

Bob Feller


N'Kenge

Mrs. Hopkins


Mick Rafalski

Franky Palmieri


Dereje Tarrant

Young Satchel


Rodolfo Soto

Stage Directions


Creative Team

Trey Ellis

Playwright


Trey Ellis

Director


Ricardo Khan

Playwright


Ricardo Khan

Director


Patricia Blaufuss

Public Relations Manager




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