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Bateman, Elise, Hill, Lumbly, et al. Set for LATW’s Stick Fly

Dule Hill
Dule Hill

Justine Bateman, Kimberly Elise, Dule Hill, Carl Lumbly, Terrell Tilford, and Tessa Thompson will star in Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly, part of L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s The Thing series, November 14-18 at the Skirball Cultural Center. These shows will be taped for future radio broadcast.
The production will be directed by Shirley Jo Finney.

The play concerns a wealthy African-American clan on Martha’s Vineyard, who are wrestling with interracial romances, sibling rivalry, and parental expectation. Diamond’s other plays include Stage Black, The Gift Horse, and The Inside.

For more information, call 310-827-0899 or visit www.latw.org.