Flyin' West

Directing

Set in 1898, Flyin’ West follows a group of African American women who leave the oppression of the South to build new lives in the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. As they strive for independence, land ownership, and self-determination, they confront personal struggles, family conflicts, and the lingering violence of racism. Cleage’s powerful drama celebrates resilience, sisterhood, and the fight for freedom on the western frontier.

Playwright

Pearl Cleage

Director

Elizabeth Ostler

Producers

Brooklyn College

Creative Team

Lighting Designer: Haejin Han
Costume Designer: Amanda Whitfield
Set Designer: Pei-Wen Huang
Composer: Shane Chapman

Cast

Sophie: Kharyzma Raphael
Fannie: Nicole Banks
Minnie: Tricia Davidson
Miss Leah: Christina Magardino
Wil: Mervyn Morris
Frank: Kirill Sheynerman