Toni Stone

Toni Stone is an encyclopedia of baseball stats. She’s got a great arm. And she doesn’t understand why she can’t play with the boys. About the first woman to go pro in the Negro League and featuring a bullpen of players crossing age, race and gender to portray all supporting roles, Toni Stone is a vibrant new play about staying in the game, playing hard, playing smart and playing your own way.

About the playwright 

Lydia R. Diamond information to come!

About the moderator

Sherronda Johnson (Stage Manager / Intimacy Choreographer / Director / Actor) is a seasoned theatre artist specializing in script analysis, character development, and theatrical insight to bring characters to life with authenticity and emotional depth. Her eye for detail and narrative structure has supported productions like Knight Songs at Blue City Cultural Center; Grease, Cinderella, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Glass Menagerie, and A Raisin in the Sun at Theatre Memphis; Carmen Jones, Succession, Father Comes Home From The Wars Parts 1, 2 & 3, The Color Purple, and Porgy and Bess at Hattiloo Theatre. Passionate about collaborative communities and actor safety, Sherronda ensures every performance stays true to the script and touches the hearts of your audience.