Show Information
January 11 - February 4
OneAmerica Mainstage
Tickets Start at $25
About the Play
Flyin' West
by Pearl Cleage
January 11 – February 4, 2023
OneAmerica Mainstage
the strength of sisterhood
Four brave African American women homesteaders and pioneers settle together in the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Fighting a harsh and unforgiving wilderness, they work hard to till the soil and build better lives for themselves. Their courage is tested when an unexpected and deadly threat invades their home in this surprising story set in the Old West.
*Part of IRT's INclusion Series: Celebrating Diverse Storytelling
APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
Flyin' West contains profanity, racial and ethnic slurs, and frank discussions about slavery and murder. There are depictions of domestic violence, gun usage, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Recommended for patrons 9th grade and above.
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Cast Members

Minnie Dove Charles

Wil Parish

Miss Leah

Fannie Dove

Sophie Washington

Frank Charles
Creative Team

Director

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Sound Design and Composer

Dramaturg

Stage Manager
Sponsors
ARTIST SUPPORTERS:
David & Ann Frick | Supporters of Raelle Myrick-Hodges
Drs. Eric Schultz & Marcia Kolvitz | Supporters of LaKesha Lorene
Sue & Bill Ringo | Supporters of Dwandra Nickole Lampkin
N. Clay & Amy McConkey Robbins | Supporters of Allen Tedder
Dr. Christian Wolf & Elaine Holden-Wolf | Supporters of Enoch King
Dr. Christian Wolf & Elaine Holden-Wolf | Supporters of Enoch King
A.J. Allen | Supporter of Flyin' West Production
Brenda Horn | Supporter of Flyin' West Production
Drs. Cherryl & Shelly Friedman | Supporters of Prop Shop
John & Kathy Vahle | Supporters of Design Team
SEASON SUPPORTERS:
Bob & Toni Bader | Season Supporters of Janet Allen
Mike & Judy Harrington | Season Supporters of Ben Hanna
Sarah & John Lechleiter | Season Supporters of James Still