Wedding Band Playbill
The production of the Wedding Band performed by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in association with Congo Square Theatre Company began on February 6, 2003. This play showcased daring themes of unrequited love in the face of racial prejudice set in segregated south during the early 20th century. However, the talented cast and director were not the only noteworthy parts of this production. The dazzling costumes were striking onstage. But those within the theatre company knew that the skillful Myrna Colley-Lee would deliver nothing less.
Traditionally in theatre, people folk to the auditoriums in support of their favorite actor or renowned director. But this rendition of the Wedding Band had a gifted customer among their ranks. Myrna Colley-Lee has been an accomplished costumer designer since the late 1960s. Her recent works span from The Ballad of Emmet Till to Fences. She has received numerous awards, including but not limited to Outstanding Costume Design from the National Black Theatre Festival and Honored Artist from the National Museum of Women in the Arts. So, when Myrna Colley-Lee is listed as the costume designer for any production, people take notice.
The Wedding Band playbill displayed was produced by the company Playbill and created to showcase the information about this intricate production. The cover page of the playbill exhibits a cupid desperately reaching for their fallen bow and arrow, displaying the tragic love story that is yet to come. The cupid is covered in the confederate flag, unveiling how the spindly roots of racism has spread into the young couples' relationship. This play is tragic tale of love lost at the cruel hands of a segregated society.
Within the playbill is the introduction to the crew members of this production. Almost perfectly centered on this introduction page is talented Myrna Colley-Lee, which speaks to her importance and notability. Her significance in during the creation of this production of the Wedding Band is further shown later on in the playbill.
The third crew member given a profile is none other than Myrna Colley-Lee. Her biography is displayed on the top page of the playbill. This profile details her past noteworthy productions that range from Between the Lines at the Actor's Theatre of Louisville and Love Langston at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Her importance is once again highlighted simply based on the placement of her information in the playbill.
The final item exhibited is the ticket of the first performance of the Wedding Band at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, which was on February 6, 2003, at 7:30 pm. This display truly showcases the transition of Page to the Stage. The progression of the Wedding Band from the work of the experienced Myrna Colley-Lee being highlighted, to the stunning artwork on the cover, and finally the ticket of the first showing of the play. This production puts a worthy spotlight on the masterful Myrna Colley-Lee within the pages of the playbill, which was produced by the company Playbill. The Steppenwolf Theatre Company knew what a polished gem they had in their midst, and they showcased the costuming professional at every chance they had.
