A Boy and His Soul at the Vineyard

The Vineyard Theatre will open its 2009-10 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of A Boy and His Soul - a new play written and performed by Colman Domingo, opening at the Vineyard Theatre on 24 Sep 2009, following previews from 9 Sep and running through to 18 Oct 2009.

Directed by Tony Kelly, founding director of San Francisco's Thick Description Theater Company, A Boy and His Soul explores the life-experiences of a young African-American man in 1970s and 80s Philadelphia, propelled by the beat of classic soul, smooth R&B, and disco.

"A Boy and His Soul is a whirlwind trip via the phenomenal soul collection of a young, black inner-city gay boy and his complex family," explains Colman Domingo. "I look back on family situations that are inspired by the music, and vice-versa, to move forward, honor the past, deal with loss, celebrate city life, search my soul -- and find myself in the music," says the playwright and performer.

Colman Domingo was seen on Broadway last season in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Passing Strange.' Domingo reprised his 'Passing Strange' roles for the film version, directed by Spike Lee; he is also a regular on the hit Logo Network series "The Big Gay Sketch Show," produced by Rosie O'Donnell.

Tony Kelly directed the world premiere of A Boy and His Soul at the Thick House in San Francisco.

Creative team for A Boy and His Soul features choreographer by Ken Roberson (Avenue Q - both on Broadway and Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre,) set design by Rachel Hauck, costume design by Leslie James, lighting design by Marcus Doshi and sound design by Tom Morse.

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