​​​​​​​KAREN CHILTON

CONVERGENCE 

by Karen Chilton

Directed by Awoye Timpo

CAST: Sharon Washington•Reg E. Cathey • Crystal A. Dickinson • Francois Battiste • Lizan Mitchell• Xavier Davis, pianist

Past: Spring 2015

DARLING OF CAFE SOCIETY

The Life & Music of Hazel Scott by Karen Chilton

THE FILM

Known as the "Darling of Cafe Society" back in 1939, jazz/classical pianist Hazel Scott was the headliner of New York City's first integrated nightclub. From her critically-acclaimed biography HAZEL SCOTT: From Cafe Society to Hollywood to HUAC, Karen Chilton adapts Scott's fascinating story for the screen.

BROTHERMINE

A One-Act Play

In development with

Detroit, MI

FESTIVALS

THE FIRE THIS TIME Theater Festival 

Season 8/Ten-Minute Play Series  

SWITCH!

A Ten Minute Play by Karen Chilton

SWITCH!

A Ten Minute Play by Karen Chilton

Directed by Cezar Williams

Directed by Cezar Williams

CAST: Karen Chilton & Maurice McRae

REVIEW:

"The tone of the festival becomes a bit lighter in the very clever SWITCH!, by Karen Chilton, who also stars in it. Chilton plays Joan, a therapist whose day is thrown for a loop when her new client turns out to be her former friend Guy (Maurice McRae), who is also a therapist. The two have not seen each other since their mutual friend Kat committed suicide. While they at first balk at the unexpected reunion, Guy is distraught enough to stay and attempt to get the help that he needs. Chilton shows great skill here, both as a performer and as a playwright, with a script that manages to show both compelling drama and witty dialogue. Chilton and McRae have great chemistry as performers, and they play off of each other well. 

-Adrienne Urbanski, Theater Is Easy   

THE WOMEN OF COLOR Theater Festival 

Henry Street Settlement NYC

saying grace

A Solo Performance Piece for the Stage

Written & Performed by Karen Chilton

Directed by Kenneth Roberson