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Pure Confidence
Pure Confidence

Pure Confidence
By Carlyle Brown
Jan. 16 - Feb. 16, 2007

On the eve of the Civil War when black jockeys, though slaves, dominated the sport of horse racing, Simon Cato consistently wins riding prize thoroughbred Pure Confidence. Brash, smart and funny, Simon plans to use his success to buy his freedom from slavery. With a vivid backdrop of fast horses, gritty racetracks and high stakes betting, Pure Confidence is an extraordinary tale of human triumphs and failings that explores the true meaning of freedom.

"One surefire crowd-pleaser." — The New York Times

Pure Confidence runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.

 
 
Cast:
 Gavin Lawrence
Simon Cato
William Parry
Colonel Wiley Johnson
John G. Preston
George DeWitt/Clerk
Ron Riley
Auctioneer/Reporter
Maureen Silliman
Mattie Johnson
Kelly Taffe
Caroline

Production Team:
Kent Gash
Director
Emily Beck
Set Designer
Austin K. Sanderson
Costume Designer
Liz Lee
Lighting Designer
Eric Stahlhammer
Sound Designer
Suann Pollock
First Stage Manager
Wendy J. Dorn
Andrea L. Shell
Second Stage Managers
Production Sponsors:
James and Mary Miller &
Artist Sponsor:
Marx Theatre Season
presented by:
Marx Theatre Season
designs sponsored by:

Image above by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.