David Andrew Reid, Kwaku Okyere, Andrew Broderick, Clarence 'CJ' Jura, and Savion Roach in Choir Boy, 2022: set and costume design by Rachel Forbes; lighting design by Sophie Tang; photo by Dahlia Katz for Canadian Stage

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CHOIR BOY

By Tarell Alvin McCraney
A co-production with Canadian Stage

January 25–February 25, 2024
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
The hit coming-of-age play threaded with rapturous gospel hymns

Pharus is a senior at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, and the proud leader of its legendary gospel choir. The prestigious school is committed to building “strong, ethical Black men,” but conforming to their traditions becomes harder as he learns to accept his identity as a young gay man. Weighing reconciliation and rebellion, Choir Boy, featuring gorgeously sung a cappella hymns, is a love letter from the Academy Award–winning screenwriter of Moonlight to the healing power of music.

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  • Showtimes
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday 7:30 PM
    Wednesday 1:30 PM
    & 7:30 PM
    Thursday 7:30 PM
    Friday 8 PM
    Saturday 2 PM & 8 PM
    Sunday 2 PM
  • Related Events
    Sunday Salon
    Sunday, February 4, 2024 – 2 PM

    Talkback Tuesday
    Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – 7:30 PM

    VocalEye Performances
    Sunday, February 18, 2024 – 2 PM
    Friday, February 23, 2024 – 8 PM
  • Show Materials
    Digital Programme
  • Seat Map


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  • Directions + Parking
    Granville @ 12th, 2750 Granville Street
    Vancouver, BC
    V6H 3J3

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  • Content Advisory
    This production contains mature content, including partial nudity and strong language (swearing, slurs/discriminatory language). It may also include theatrical devices such as water-based fog and haze, flashing lights, and gunshots. Please contact our box office for more information.

Artistic Team

Cast

  1. Scott Bellis Mr. Pendleton
  2. Andrew Broderick Pharus Jonathan Young
  3. Clarence “CJ” Jura Junior Davis
  4. Anton May David Heard
  5. Stewart Adam McKensy Headmaster Marrow
  6. Kwaku Okyere Bobby Marrow
  7. Savion Roach Anthony Justin “AJ” James

Creative

  1. Mike Payette Director
  2. Floydd Ricketts Composer, Arranger, & Musical Director
  3. Dawn Pemberton Musical Director
  4. Natasha Powell Movement Director
  5. Lisa Goebel Associate Movement Director & Intimacy Director
  6. Rachel Forbes Set/Costume Designer
  7. Sophie Tsang Lighting Designer
  8. Kate Delorme Sound Designer
  9. Erika Morey Stage Manager
  10. Peter Jotkus Assistant Stage Manager
  11. Emily Willcox Apprentice Stage Manager