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Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter High School Presents

Pill Hill

By Samuel L. Kelley

 

 

Pill Hill by Samuel L. Kelley is a powerful drama that follows a group of African-American friends from Chicago as they grow from early adulthood over the course of ten years, confronting the realities of race, class, and ambition. Set against the backdrop of the city's working-class neighborhoods, the play explores how dreams of escaping to Pill Hill -- a symbol of success and upward mobility -- clash with the harsh truths of economic struggle, personal sacrifice, and identity. Through humor, conflict, and reflection, Kelley examines the cost of progress and the bonds that hold communities together even as individuals strive to rise above their circumstances.

 

Pill Hill is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

 

CAST

(in order of appearance)

JOE: Randell Campbell, '27

ED: Robert Dobbs, '26

CHARLIE: Christian Whitfield, '27

AL: Keshawn White, '27

SCOTT: Kelenna Ohanugo, '28

TONY: Robert Gladden, '27

 

CREW

DIRECTOR: Mr. C.J. Celeiro

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Ms. Maranatha Theorgood

STAGE MANAGER & SOUND DESIGNER: Micah White, '26

PROP MASTER: Brian Green, '26

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR: Zion Foxworth, '27

LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR: Messiah Outterbridge, '26

PERISHABLE PROPS: Ja'ki Seals, '26

BACKSTAGE CREW: Khalif Barakat-Cooper, '26; Alexander Jarrells, '26; Isaiah Lee, '26; Kahli Nixon, '27; Jahziah Peters, '26; Dean Talbert, '27

 

 

NOTICE

Pill Hill is presented in its original text. This includes the use of profanity, substance abuse, and racially charged language. These actions are not a reflection of the Boys' Latin community, yet they have been preserved to maintain the integrity of the narrative and the author's intention. Viewer discretion is advised.