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About The Hot Wing King

2021 Pulizter Prize Winner

It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield is spicing up the competition with wings worthy of a crown! With his partner Dwayne and their crew, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating magic and firing up his frying pan for the win. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, things start to simmer over. Suddenly, there's more at stake than just the trophy. Will Cordell keep it all together?

Written by Katori Hall

Directed by Kenny Moten

Ages: 16+

Themes: Queerness, intersectional biases, black experience, masculinity

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May 24, 2026
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June 20, 2026
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CAST

Mathenee Treco*
he/him
Cordell
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Mathenee Treco, originally from Nassau, Bahamas, recently starred as Coach Ernie Ames in the video game 'NBA 2K20' and its follow-ups '2K21' and '2K22'. He starred in Hamilton: An American Musical originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in its first national tour. He was also a top 20 finalist on FOX’s competition reality show, American Idol. A writer in LA, Mathenee is currently workshopping his new musical called BULLY, and is writing on the upcoming animated tv series "Breaking Bear" for The Cartel. Regional credits: Frank in The Rocky Horror Show, Bobby in Memphis, Wining Boy in The Piano Lesson. Mathenee is also a songwriter and music producer. SINGLES: ‘Naughty or Nice’ ‘Crucial’ ‘It Don’t Matter’ STUDIO ALBUMS: Free High, Buried Alive. He is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama.

Jos N. Banks*
he/they
Dwayne
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Jos N. Banks is a multi-award winning Visual/ PerformingArts Artist, Costume Designer, Teaching Artist & LGBTQ+ trailblazer. Mostknown for his star turn as "LOLA" in the international tour of KinkyBoots, having performed over 387 performances! Tours: KINKY BOOTS, HAIR &THE COLOR PURPLE. Select Regional: STEPPENWOLF, GOODMAN, Yale, Chicago Shakes,Arena Stage, The MUNY, McCarter, Goodspeed, Drury Lane, Paramount, The SecondCity, Porchlight Music Theatre, Writers Theatre, Congo Square, DefinitionTheatre, Black Ensemble Theatre & many more. Film: Showtime’s "THECHI” & “WORK IN PROGRESS”, Rise Against': "Make It Stop". 4X BTAANominee for “Best Costume Design”. Curator of his Master Class, “#BeFEARLESS w/Jos N. Banks” which he has instructed to young theatre artisans from gradeschool to collegiate. Jos also serves as Artistic Associate with About FaceTheatre in Chicago, IL & was afforded the company's first ever costumedesigner residency. www.FearlessJos.com // @JosNBanks 

Randy Chalmers*
he/him
Isom
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Randy Chalmers he/him (Isom) is making his American Stage debut after most recently portraying Bob & Others in the Arvada Center for the Arts production of Come From Away. He has performed on stages across the US and Canada, performing with symphonies alongside Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins (Newsies; The Civil War; Caroline, or Change). Other Credits: Dog/Bear/Tooth Fairy-Goodnight Moon (DCPA Theatre Company); u/s Lola-Kinky Boots (Arvada Center for the Arts); Jamal-Escape to Margaritaville (Theatre SilCo); Curtis-Sister Act (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center); Narrator/El Gallo-The Fantasticks (Town Hall Arts Center); Ozie/Ruby-The Scottsboro Boys (Vintage Theatre); Seymour-Little Shop Of  Horrors (Theatreworks); Man 1-Songs For A New World (Aurora Fox Arts Center); Vocalist/Himself-Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Town Hall Arts Center) @ranran426

Don Randle
he/him
Big Charles
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Don is thrilled and grateful to be a part of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. His recent credits include Fat Ham, Aurora Fox Happy To Be Nappy, (Manos Sagrados), Clybourne Park, (The Arvada Center), The Last Night of Red Barker, (The Catamounts), Sweat (Openstage Theatre), The Odd Couple (Firehouse Theatre), and Aubergine (TheatreWorks) in Colorado Springs.

When not on stage this sports junkie spends his time as a Podcast Host, voice-over creative, and Firehouse Theatre board member. He’d like to thank his wife, Tracie, and kids, Jaelin and Stephen, for their unwavering support of his artistic passions.

Elijah Jordan
he/him
Everett "EJ"
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Elijah Jordan currently receives training at Johnathan C.Gibbs High School as a member of the PCCA Program. He has participated in various productions at Gibbs High School and currently is participating in the production The Laramie Project. In his younger years, he performed as Travis in A Raisin In The Sun here at American Stage and attended summer camp at American Stage. He will graduate high school in May 2026, and his next endeavor will be at Columbia College of Chicago, where he hopes to continue to hone his craft.

Lance Markeith Felton
he/him
TJ
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Lance Markeith Felton is an American actor, rapper and playwright. He is known for his involvement in artist development and training for theatre, film and music. He began recording at the age of sixteen years old, and released his first full-length project, FREELANCE May 5, 2023. He works as the Resident Playwright for Stageworks Theatre. He has performed as Dasher in When the RighteousTriumph produced by Stageworks Theater and as Rashad in The Light produced by Studio@620.

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6/28/26 2:00 PM

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About The Hot Wing King

2021 Pulizter Prize Winner

It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield is spicing up the competition with wings worthy of a crown! With his partner Dwayne and their crew, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating magic and firing up his frying pan for the win. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, things start to simmer over. Suddenly, there's more at stake than just the trophy. Will Cordell keep it all together?

Written by Katori Hall

Directed by Kenny Moten

Ages: 16+

Themes: Queerness, intersectional biases, black experience, masculinity

Playwright Info

Special Events:
Behind the Scenes
May 24, 2026
Get Tickets
Hot Wing Competition
June 14, 2026
Get Tickets
ASL Performance
June 20, 2026
Get Tickets

Cast

Mathenee Treco*
he/him
Cordell
Read Bio

Mathenee Treco, originally from Nassau, Bahamas, recently starred as Coach Ernie Ames in the video game 'NBA 2K20' and its follow-ups '2K21' and '2K22'. He starred in Hamilton: An American Musical originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in its first national tour. He was also a top 20 finalist on FOX’s competition reality show, American Idol. A writer in LA, Mathenee is currently workshopping his new musical called BULLY, and is writing on the upcoming animated tv series "Breaking Bear" for The Cartel. Regional credits: Frank in The Rocky Horror Show, Bobby in Memphis, Wining Boy in The Piano Lesson. Mathenee is also a songwriter and music producer. SINGLES: ‘Naughty or Nice’ ‘Crucial’ ‘It Don’t Matter’ STUDIO ALBUMS: Free High, Buried Alive. He is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama.

Jos N. Banks*
he/they
Dwayne
Read Bio

Jos N. Banks is a multi-award winning Visual/ PerformingArts Artist, Costume Designer, Teaching Artist & LGBTQ+ trailblazer. Mostknown for his star turn as "LOLA" in the international tour of KinkyBoots, having performed over 387 performances! Tours: KINKY BOOTS, HAIR &THE COLOR PURPLE. Select Regional: STEPPENWOLF, GOODMAN, Yale, Chicago Shakes,Arena Stage, The MUNY, McCarter, Goodspeed, Drury Lane, Paramount, The SecondCity, Porchlight Music Theatre, Writers Theatre, Congo Square, DefinitionTheatre, Black Ensemble Theatre & many more. Film: Showtime’s "THECHI” & “WORK IN PROGRESS”, Rise Against': "Make It Stop". 4X BTAANominee for “Best Costume Design”. Curator of his Master Class, “#BeFEARLESS w/Jos N. Banks” which he has instructed to young theatre artisans from gradeschool to collegiate. Jos also serves as Artistic Associate with About FaceTheatre in Chicago, IL & was afforded the company's first ever costumedesigner residency. www.FearlessJos.com // @JosNBanks 

Randy Chalmers*
he/him
Isom
Read Bio

Randy Chalmers he/him (Isom) is making his American Stage debut after most recently portraying Bob & Others in the Arvada Center for the Arts production of Come From Away. He has performed on stages across the US and Canada, performing with symphonies alongside Broadway’s Capathia Jenkins (Newsies; The Civil War; Caroline, or Change). Other Credits: Dog/Bear/Tooth Fairy-Goodnight Moon (DCPA Theatre Company); u/s Lola-Kinky Boots (Arvada Center for the Arts); Jamal-Escape to Margaritaville (Theatre SilCo); Curtis-Sister Act (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center); Narrator/El Gallo-The Fantasticks (Town Hall Arts Center); Ozie/Ruby-The Scottsboro Boys (Vintage Theatre); Seymour-Little Shop Of  Horrors (Theatreworks); Man 1-Songs For A New World (Aurora Fox Arts Center); Vocalist/Himself-Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Town Hall Arts Center) @ranran426

Don Randle
he/him
Big Charles
Read Bio

Don is thrilled and grateful to be a part of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. His recent credits include Fat Ham, Aurora Fox Happy To Be Nappy, (Manos Sagrados), Clybourne Park, (The Arvada Center), The Last Night of Red Barker, (The Catamounts), Sweat (Openstage Theatre), The Odd Couple (Firehouse Theatre), and Aubergine (TheatreWorks) in Colorado Springs.

When not on stage this sports junkie spends his time as a Podcast Host, voice-over creative, and Firehouse Theatre board member. He’d like to thank his wife, Tracie, and kids, Jaelin and Stephen, for their unwavering support of his artistic passions.

Elijah Jordan
he/him
Everett "EJ"
Read Bio

Elijah Jordan currently receives training at Johnathan C.Gibbs High School as a member of the PCCA Program. He has participated in various productions at Gibbs High School and currently is participating in the production The Laramie Project. In his younger years, he performed as Travis in A Raisin In The Sun here at American Stage and attended summer camp at American Stage. He will graduate high school in May 2026, and his next endeavor will be at Columbia College of Chicago, where he hopes to continue to hone his craft.

Lance Markeith Felton
he/him
TJ
Read Bio

Lance Markeith Felton is an American actor, rapper and playwright. He is known for his involvement in artist development and training for theatre, film and music. He began recording at the age of sixteen years old, and released his first full-length project, FREELANCE May 5, 2023. He works as the Resident Playwright for Stageworks Theatre. He has performed as Dasher in When the RighteousTriumph produced by Stageworks Theater and as Rashad in The Light produced by Studio@620.

Creative Team

Kenny Moten
He/Him
Director
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Kenny Moten is an award-winning director, vocalist, and writer who has produced and performed on stages across the country. He is the co/writer and co/director of The Bright Lights of Denver (Denver Center), director and co/producer of Motones & Jerseys (National Tour). Other directing credits: Miss Rhythm (Stages Houston), Beauty and the Beast (American Stage), Caroline, or Change (Aurora Fox Arts Center), Dreamgirls (Lone Tree Arts Center), Clybourne Park (Arvada Center), Pippin (Little Theater of the Rockies), and Sweat (Openstage). When he is not directing theater, he is developing new projects with his company: Narrative Creative. @kmofoco

Steven Mitchell#
He/Him
Scenic Designer
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This marks Steve’s 19th production for American Stage. Thank you as always for the opportunity. Credits include: The Three Sisters(Prospect Theatre Company); American Bullfighter(The Mark Taper Forum’s New Works Festival); The Einstein Project;(Berkshire Theatre Group); Exit The King(The Actor’s Gang); Anything Goes(City Springs Theatre); Acts of Faith, Skeleton Crew, Bad Jews, many more(American Stage); Job (Urbanite Theatre); All My Sons, A Doll’s House: Part 2 (Tampa Rep); Shear Madness, Crowns (Straz Performing Arts Center Jaeb Theatre; Dancing Lessons, Venus In Fur (Orlando Shakes); One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Cabaret, more(Freefall Theatre); Art Direction/Illustration for themed entertainment: Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative(Universal Osaka, Beijing, Tokyo DisneySea, Shanghai Disneyland; Film/TV as Set Designer, “Dolphin Tale, What’s Cooking?”; Member USA 829, Local NYC. Thank you Mom for season’s tickets to Bob Carr when I was 12. Changed my life.

Sam Doty
He/Him
Lighting Designer
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Sam Doty’s work has been seen by millions in over 65 countries. Credits include multiple productions of Disney on Ice, PAW Patrol Live!, Disney Live!, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Alton Brown Edible Inevitable Tour, MythBusters Behind the Myths Tour, Cirque Dreams, Bello Mania, Sgt. Pepper Live featuring Cheap Trick at the Las Vegas Hilton, and several shows at sea for Royal Caribbean. Sam is a graduate of Valparaiso University, where he studied theatre, television, and radio production. He is an instrument-rated private pilot and splits his time between New York City and St. Petersburg. More at kr38iv.com.

Wendell (Wyndell) Carmichael
He/Him
Costume Designer
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Wynningz by Wyndell Carmichael is a west-coast based free-lace costume designer/stylist/wardrobe master who designs for film, television, theatre and dance. He has recently finished working on three award-winning short-feature films, and has taught and designed at Azusa Pacific University, and University of Southern California. 2018 and 2023 Stage Raw winner – Costume Design, three-time L.A. Ovation Award nominee, 2017 Orange County’s Best Costume Designs, 2015 NAACP Theatre Award winner. Member of Local 768, the Theatrical Wardrobe Union/ LA Opera.

Tyrese Pope
He/Him
Sound Designer
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Tyrese Pope is musician and content creator in the St. Petersburg area. This is his sixth show working on sound design at American Stage, most recent of which was Hundred Days, but this is his 13th show at the theatre, including being on stage as an actor, or backstage. He is grateful for the opportunity to continue telling stories. None of us are free until we're all free. Keep creating. Art Matters.

Marcus Wehby
Props Designer
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Marcus Wehby is thrilled to return as Props Master for Into the Woods this season, and to collaborate with a cast and crew he truly values. With over 25 years of professional experience, Marcus brings a steady hand, clear communication, and deep organizational expertise to every production. His background includes works ranging from Hamlet to large-scale dance and musical productions, and he is passionate about supporting artists, and he is passionate about supporting artists and creating a smooth, focused rehearsal and performance process.

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The Hot Wing King

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About The Hot Wing King

2021 Pulizter Prize Winner

It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield is spicing up the competition with wings worthy of a crown! With his partner Dwayne and their crew, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating magic and firing up his frying pan for the win. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, things start to simmer over. Suddenly, there's more at stake than just the trophy. Will Cordell keep it all together?

Written by Katori Hall

Directed by Kenny Moten

Ages: 16+

Themes: Queerness, intersectional biases, black experience, masculinity

Playwright Info

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How long is the Experience?

Each immersive, guided experience will last for approximately 55 minutes. Groups will overlap, with the next group beginning their show before the previous one has ended.

Are photography and videography allowed?

Duncan McClellan Gallery is a wonderful place for selfies! Please do not photograph the actors/performance, but feel free to capture the sights at Duncan McClellan Gallery.

What items are prohibited?

✦Outside food or drinks
✦Gum
✦Flasks and containers
✦Backpacks or bags larger than 10”x10”
✦Heelys or any shoes with wheels
✦Vape pens or electric cigarettes
✦Cigarettes, cigars, or pipes
✦Cameras with removable lenses or professional recording equipment
✦Selfie sticks
✦Drones
✦Any live animal that is not a certified service animal
✦Weapons of any kind including firearms, pocket knives, pepper spray, large chains, spiked jewelry, etc
✦Any item that challenges public safety per our Guest Service Guides

Can I bring food and drinks?

No; outside food and beverages are not allowed inside Duncan McClellan Gallery.

Can I bring my pet?

No; we love animals, but pets are not allowed inside Duncan McClellan Gallery, with the exception of certified service animals as required by law.

Where are the restrooms?

There are restrooms located inside Duncan McClellan Gallery

Where should I park?

There is free street parking located around the Gallery, along 24th St, Emerson Ave S, and Terminal Drive S.

Are strollers allowed?

Yes, strollers are allowed inside Duncan McClellan Gallery, however, wagons and other carts that roll behind are not. Neither Duncan McClellan Gallery nor American Stage are responsible for lost or stolen items.

What are the hours for Tinseltown USA?

Thursdays from Noon - 6pm Fridays & Saturdays from Noon - 7pmSundays from 4pm - 7pm

Can I take photos and video?

Yes - we encourage you to take pics and all the selfies!

How long does it take to go through Tinseltown USA?

Tinseltown USA is a self-guided experience. Depending on how you engage with the experience, it can take anywhere from ten minutes to an hour to complete.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes! Tinseltown USA is wheelchair accessible.

Are strollers allowed in the experience?

Yes! Families with strollers are welcome.

Is re-entry allowed?

You can remain inside Tinseltown for as long as you’d like, but re-entry is not permitted.

Can children go alone?

Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

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