Shutter Sisters
Regional Premiere
February 1 - 18, 2024
by Mansa Ra.
Directed by Eric Ruffin
This sweet and funny tale explores the parallel lives of two women. A white woman named Michael struggles with strained family relationships at her adopted mother’s funeral, while a Black woman named Mykal navigates a challenge of her own: becoming an empty nester. A surrealist journey through womanhood, identity, and what it means to belong. "Shutter Sisters is a very enjoyable and empathetic look at how connections between mothers, daughters, friends, and even strangers impact the story of your life.” -Broadway World
Photos by Teresa Castracane
Meet the Team
Deidra LaWan Starnes*
Mykal
Tonya Beckman*
Michael
Design Team
Eric Ruffin
Director
Jaida Gillespie
Asst. Director
David Lamont Wilson
Sound Designer
Kathryn Kawecki
Scenic Designer
Lynly Saunders
Costume Designer
Pauline Lamb
Prop Designer
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
Adam Mendelson
Lighting Designer
Niya John
Asst. Lighting Designer
Sarah Usary
Stage Manager

