A Right Kind of Love Playbill

PLAY BILL

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MURPHY FINE ARTS CENTER 2201 ARGONNE DRIVE Baltimore, MD 21218 Saturday, July 30, 2022

“A Right Kind of Love” ACT ONE Tracey’s Livingroom………………....Get My Sandwich Nana’s Kitchen…………………………Family Business Basketball Court………………………………..E My Girl Tracey’s Livingroom…………………......Dinner On Me Nana’s Kitchen………………………..………….Victory Tracey’s Livingroom………….………..He Aint Grown Nana’s Kitchen…………………………..Special Brew Basketball Court…………………….………..THE FBI Tracey’s Livingroom…………..…………The Sober Me Nana’s Kitchen………………………..……Just A Kiss Basketball Court…………………….…...Decision Day

“A Right Kind of Love” ACT TWO Tracey’s Livingroom………………………..It’s Me Baby Nana’s Kitchen…………………………Don’t Be Nosey Tracey’s Livingroom…………………...Lies, Lies, Lies Nana’s Kitchen.…………Sneaky with A Twist of Truth Tracey’s Livingroom…………….…Unexpected Guest Nana’s Kitchen…………………………The Big Game Tracey’s Livingroom…………………….Where You At Basketball Court…………………………..…Forgive Me Tracey’s Livingroom……..…………....CockCee’s Back Basketball Court………………. A Right Kind of Love Tracey’s Livingroom……………………Family Reunion Basketball Court……………………………….…..Sing For Love Nana’s Kitchen………………………………………SURPRISE

MEET THE CAST Torre “Charm City Seven” Lewis……….As Chris Torre “Charm City Seven” Lewis is a Baltimore native who has been working in the entertainment industry as a child.

Seven would perform in church and school plays such as “A raisin in the Sun”. Torre is a great father, song writer, rapper, sound engineer, and music producer with projects on Apple Music “Kill for your love”. Seven has performed in Series such as “Torn” and “Scar” to name a few.

Melani Jackson…………….……….As Tracey Melani Jackson is a Baltimore, MD native singer/songwriter and actress. She is a creator of what she calls "life music”, a cross cultural array of inspirational songs that everyday people can relate to. Melani is also a worship leader and a children's vocal instructor.

She has performed in theatrical plays such as “A Right Kind of Love” and “From Here to Eternity” Melani can be reached at Melanijackson.com

Eileen Davis……………………..……….As Nana Eileen Davis is a native of Bessemer, Alabama and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She has appeared in over 10 film, television, and theatre productions. You may have seen her in All In, Sinners Wanted, and GOD's Plan to name a few. Eileen can be reached on Instagram (@iameileenroche) or Facebook (Eileen Roché).

MEET THE CAST Kristen Michelle Young………..Cousin Doll-Baby Kristin Michelle Young is a film producer and stage director who enjoys working behind the scenes, but has a never ending love for performing on stage. She has joined countless stage productions as an actress and is excited to join forces with this creative team. Kristin has over 15 years of project management experience. She has studied acting and stage production for over 25 years and earned a degree in television production from Morgan State University. Kristin resides in Baltimore, MD with her awesome husband James, and loves hanging out with their five children and six grandchildren.

You can stay connected at linktr.ee/kristinmichelleyoung

Jayla Jordan…………………….……. As Morgan Jayla Jordan born and raised in Baltimore; Maryland is a 10th grader at Saint Frances Academy. Jayla loves to do hair, fashion, music and modeling. Jayla has starred in two church plays and a school talent show. She also modeled with the Couture Dolls. In 2015 Jayla released her first single, a remix to “Panda”. If you would like to connect with Jayla, her IG is thejaylaarenee_

Owen Funderburke III………………….... As Big Chris Owen Funderburke, III is a native of Westbury, New York, currently living in Baltimore, MD. Owen is a comedian who’s been making audiences laugh since 2015. Owen has shared the stage with Bruh Man from the 5th Floor, Chris Spencer, Hamburger, Ricky Shackleford, Howard G, Larry Lancaster, Chris Thomas, Meshelle, Mike Brooks, Laughing Lenny, and Tony Woods, to name a few. He played a homeless man in the film “Christmas Lottery”. He also played Grady in “The Sanford and Son Tribute” stage play and he played in the short film “Everything Matters” in March of 2022.

MEET THE CAST Troy Roundtree……….... As Ernest Troy Roundtree a Baltimore native, graduating from The University of Eastern Shore, Bachelors Art Degree in Construction Management 2005, and The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts 2014. He is also a Marine Corp veteran serving during, Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Currently he is following his passion for videography, acting and the thespian arts.

Starring in “Scar the Movie, and Hood Dreams” movies to name a few, even doing a voice over on “Torn” the series. Troy is bringing years of life experience to the stage, yet still a student of life, as it plays!!

Lynae “Ivy” Gregg……………………….... As Iesha Lynae “Ivy” Gregg born native of Baltimore, MD. She loves to, sing, act, model and paint. Having a lead role in short film “Running Lost” and feature in “Hopeless Romantic” has jump started her filming career. Lynae’s ability to immerse herself into the characters’ shoes an tell their story is heartfelt and admirable. Her greatest love is being a mother to Johnathan.

Kent “Chickenwing” Boyd…………. As Chickenwing Kent “Chickenwing” Boyd Sr. native of Baltimore City. Comedian, actor, and author of “Just Another Sunday Morning in the Hood”. Chickenwing performed in “Sanford and Son” stage play. He is a deacon at Freedom Church. He is a 22-year employee of Baltimore City DPW. He is also the Venue Producer for A Right Kind of Love Stage Play.

MEET THE WRITER/DIRECTOR

Lynaia Jordan Lynaia Jordan, native of Baltimore, MD. Raised in Flaghouse Projects. Lynaia is the mother to Ramiya , Jayla , Jason Jr. and married to Jason Sr. She started writing and telling stories at the age of 7. Watching her grandmother by marriage, the late Mary Carter Smith made Lynaia want to tell stories, so she started writing poems and songs that she would sing in the mirror and in her room with her little sister Jerria. Lynaia wrote her first book “Torn But Not Broken” in 2009, then “Torn But Not Broken 2” in 2018, and “Beneath the Surface” in 2020. “A Right Kind of Love” stage play first premiered in 2019, while filming the pilot for “TORN” a series. She wrote and produced two short films “Running Lost” and “Everything Matters” that premiered in March of 2022. Lynaia is currently working on her Feature Film “Beautiful Scars”. You can reach Lynaia @ lynaiajordan@gmail.com, FB: Lynaia Jordan, IG: author_lynaia “Put GOD first, allow him to order your steps and know that failing is just a stepping stone to GREATNESS” #loveyahea

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SPECIAL THANKS Jason Jordan Sr……Set Designer Murphy Tech Crew- Lights Jason Jordan Jr………Set Designer Assistant Edward “EJ” Jackson IV………. Sound Engineer Melani Jackson………Music Director Ramiya Holmes……………………Ticket Table Lynaia Jordan…………Script/Stage Manager

DEDICATION This production is dedicated to loved ones that I lost over the years. They will never be forgotten.

Donnell “Pop” Delbridge Jr., Delores Parker, Ethel Lee Butler, Ralph Royster Sr., Jerome Jordan, Maurice “Happy” Royster Sr., Sheronda “Peaches” Parker, Saundra “Doll-Doll” Grove, Deandre”Dee” Williams, Ronald Holmes, Ray “Poodah” Glasgow III, Ronald “Shorty” Royster, & Juanita McFadden