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The Colored Museum

by George C. Wolfe, directed by Nayanna Simone
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About the Play

George C. Wolfe’s 1986 classic about the grief, madness, and hope of Black life is a provocative and seriously funny tour of eleven “exhibits” examining toxic narratives about Black American experiences. Wolfe’s satirical sketches look to retire outdated exhibits and make room for the future.

Dates

June 26-July 19, 2026 (no performances July 3-5)

  • 1st Talkback: Sunday, June 28
  • Masked Only Performance: Saturday, July 11
  • Blackout Night/2nd Talkback: Friday, July 17
    • On this special affinity night, Silver Spring Stage is intentionally creating space for our audience. Our Black patrons are especially invited to join us for this performance though all are welcome.

    Showtimes

    Fri & Sat: 8pm; Sun: 2pm

    Runtime

    90 minutes (no intermission)

    MEET THE DIRECTOR

    Nayanna is a DC-based director making her Silver Spring Stage debut. She loves to tell stories that are unapologetically Black and Bold, and is fascinated by theatre as a tool to explore historical cycles, legacy, and cultural consciousness. Her recent directing credits include Alien(E) with Tin Can Contingency; and A Raisin in the Sun, A Long Time Since Yesterday, and Hell is a Doctor’s Waiting Room with the Howard Players. Her recent assistant directing credits include Purlie Victorious, Jonah, Octet, The Mother Play, and The Heart Sellers with Studio Theatre;The Age of Innocence at Arena Stage; Dance Like There’s Black People Watching at Woolly Mammoth Theatre; and Gypsy and the Bully Door with Georgetown’s Racial Equity Center. She is a proud alumna of Howard University’s Theatre Arts Program, and is Studio Theatre’s most recent Directing fellow. Ultimately, Nayanna seeks to create theatre that reflects upon systemic patterns to find tools for change while getting a couple of belly laughs, “Mmmms” and “Ahhhs” from the audience.

    Creative Team

    Stage Manager

    Asha-Ashanti Nzinga Turner

    SET DESIGN

    Douglas Becker

    LIGHTING

    Ray Long

    SOUND

    Mia Martinez

    Fight Choreographer

    CJ Cameron

    Costume Designer

    Kimmel Garner

    Makeup Designer

    Kimmel Garner

    Producer

    Evan Carrington

    Carpenter

    Douglas Becker

    Assistant Stage Manager

    Makayla Hill

    Assistant Director

    Angela Carrington

    Music Director

    Spike Dickerson

    Dance Choreographer

    Ivy Montague
    Jacqueline Youm

    Cast & Bios

    Mark Roberts

    Man 1

    Markelle, who prefers Mark or Scooter, is so excited to be returning to the stage after an 8-year hiatus. He’s been in the DMV for about 4 years and runs his own massage therapy business. Under the stage name “Cousin Scooter”, he also does stand up comedy. He is thrilled to join this beautiful cast in bringing to life these interestingly complex characters. This may be his first show in the DMV, but it certainly won’t be his last!

    Jay Hunt

    Man 2

    Jay Hunt is one of the dopest artists you’ll ever meet and is proud to make his Silver Spring Stage debut. He is a theatre-maker and a multi-disciplinary artist, focusing on acting and playwriting. Most recently, he worked with the Port Tobacco Players (WATCH Award Winner). Jay trained at the College of Southern Maryland and maintains working relationships with several academic institutions including Howard University, Bowie St. University, and American University. He would like to thank his wife Ashley, and his daughter, Alyssa, for their constant support.

    Tiera Wright

    Woman 1

    Born and raised in Washington, DC, Tiera Wright has been performing since childhood and singing since the age of 9. A longtime band vocalist throughout the DMV, she has spent years entertaining audiences through music while continuing to pursue her love of theatre. Known for her jazzy style, quick wit, and smile that rarely leaves her face, Tiera brings warmth and energy to every performance.”

    Yatta Lymas

    Woman 2

    Yatta Lymas is making her debut at Silver Spring Stage in The Colored Museum, which is also her first theatrical production. A vocalist, musician, and performer, Yatta is excited to begin her journey in community theater through this groundbreaking work. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and share this experience with audiences and fellow cast members.

    Syd Johnson

    Woman 3

    Syd Johnson is an actor with credits in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Syd is excited for their third show at Silver Spring Stage (with hopefully many more to come!). Other selected previous credits include BAAL at Jaemi Theater, Tartuffe at Silver Spring Stage, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at LMP, Dracula at LMP, The Foreigner at Walnut Street Theatre, and Waiting for Lefty at Ignoble Artists. Syd thanks their friends and coworkers for always believing in them and their support. They dedicate this and every performance to their late mother.

    Ezinelia Baba

    Woman 4

    Ezinélia Baba is an artist from Luanda, Angola. This is her debut with Silver Spring Stage! Her most recent credits include: Alien(e) at Studio Theater; Cullud Wattah at Mosaic Theater Company; A Full Table, Brown Girl, Brownstones and Death and the King’s Horseman at Shakespeare Theater Company; Cracking Zeus at Spooky Action Theater; The House That Will Not Stand and Black Nativity at Howard University. She is grateful for the support. 📸 @ezinxlia_