characters

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The principal male characters are June’s beloved brother, Tom; June’s true love and Grace’s “mixed-blood” father, Ellis; June’s stepfather, Isom; and Ellis’ father, Solomon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Through an alchemical synthesis of music, text and dramaturgy, the audience is immersed in the deepest feelings of its characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Under Mr. Cullman’s incisive direction the entire cast unties the emotional knots of the characters with impressive dexterity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"Money Coming From Everywhere", read the Chinese characters on one sign.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“The next, ‘The theory of the book is bad, full of morbid fancies, spiritualistic ideas, and unnatural characters.’

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott