(February 28, 1989 - March 26, 1989) "The Talented Tenth," written by
Richard Wesley; directed by
Neema Barnette; with
Akosua Busia (portraying Tanya);
Rony Clanton (portraying Ron);
Sonny Jim Gaines (as James E. Gaines) (portraying Sam Griggs);
Elain R. Graham (as Elain Graham) (portraying Irene); and
Roscoe Orman (portraying Bernard) in the cast; Off-Broadway at New York City Center-Stage II, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (32 performances, unknown previews).