C. Kelly Wright (Violet/Country Violet)  is honored to return to MTC where she first appeared in the award-winning As Thousands Cheer (2000) and most recently the West Coast Premiere of Nambi E. Kelley’s, Native Son (2017). Actress/singer/dancer, Wright’s work on Off-Broadway and theatrical stages across the country have garnered her much acclaim, including: Langston in Harlem (Urban Stages, NYC), The Scottsboro Boys (West Coast Tour), Black Pearl Sings! (Interact, Philadelphia) and Caroline, Or Change & Radio Golf (TheatreWorks, CA). Wright’s greatest love might be found developing new works. Wright has given voice to development of Broadway shows from Memphis to Mountaintop. Wright has worked for playwrights Aurin Squirer, Calvin A. Ramsey, David Lee Colston, Douglas Lyons, Larry Powell, Marcus Gardley, Nilan Johnson, Nina Mercer, Philana Omorotionmwan, and many more. Musically, Wright has developed with multiple award-winning writing teams. Violet/Country Violet is the blessed realization of the wildest of dreams coming true.