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Hampton Players and Company Presents “Dearly Departed”

Hampton, VA -The Hampton University Players and Company proudly presents the hilarious comedy “Dearly Departed” by David Botrell and Jessie Jones. The production will be held on Dec. 4-6 in Armstrong Hall’s Little Theater at HU. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee opens at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for senior citizens, children and students, and admission for HU students is free. The 2001 movie "Kingdom Come" starring LL Cool J, Jada Pinkett Smith and Vivica A. Fox is based on this play.

Family should be the source of comfort and emotional support when a loved one dies. The Turpin Family is the exception. In this comedy, the limits of family love are tested and redefined. From a dysfunctional family to a cadre of eccentric friends, the audience will learn that funerals consist of more than potato salad and flowers. Dearly Departed shows how the definition of family far extends genetics.

Dearly Departed, A hilarious comedy! Suzanne played
by Elicia McCray and Junior played Kenyon Parson

Dr. Robin Boisseau, an assistant professor of theater, serves as director for “Dearly Departed.” Boisseau has been with HU since 2001 and has directed such productions as “Annie Get Your Gun,” “A Street Car Named Desire” and “Macbeth.”

In his 22nd year, C. Perry Otto will serve as scenic and light designer for the production. C. Perry Otto is the scenic and light designer for “The Bluest Eye.”

Destiny Gordon, a senior technical theatre major from Camden, N.J., will serve as costume designer. Gordon made her acting debut in the 2007 HU Players’ production of “Grease.” She has served as costume assistant and wardrobe mistress for “Macbeth,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “A Love to Call My Own” and “The Bluest Eye.”

For ticket information, please contact the HU Box Office at 757.727.5236 or 757.727.5402.