A Village Originals Workshop Presentation

Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman.

Based on the true story of the first African-American aviatrix, Barnstormer recounts Bessie's amazing journey from cotton fields, to aviation school, and finally into the sky, as she fought against all odds to make her dreams take flight. A remarkable adventure through Bessie's triumphs and tribulations, Barnstormer is a powerful new musical about believing in yourself, even in a world that fights to keep you down.


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Production length: TBD. There will be one fifteen minute intermission.

Production information: Because this is a new musical in progress, production information is not available.

Design and Production Team:
Book and Lyrics: Cheryl L. Davis
Music: Douglas J. Cohen
Director: Jerry Dixon

Cast: (in alphabetical order by actor)
Bessie Coleman..........................................Lisa Estridge*
Susan Coleman/ Mamie/ Ensemble.............Patricia Henderson
Charles/ Arthur Coleman/ Ensemble...........Bertram Johnson
Colonel Julian/ Movie Director/ Ensemble....Terence Kelley*
Young Arthur.............................................Aleron Kelley+
John Coleman............................................Timothy Piggee*
Walter Coleman/ Mr. Abbott/ Ensemble.......Kevin Warren*
Willie Coleman/ Ensemble..........................Judy Young

Stage Manager............Joel Waage*

NOTE: There are no understudies for this production.

* = member of Actors' Equity Association
+ = actor under the age of 18 years