Hey Family, Wow! I can’t BELIEVE this night is finally here! Tonight, you’ll see a familiar story, told through a modern day perspective. You’ll hear music that you will love...and that will even make you dance. You’ll see characters that you can relate to. And, you’ll see performances that will truly touch your heart. Working on this show as the Executive Producer has been amazing! I’ve had the opportunity to work with a team of script writers, songwriters, cast, singers, producers and musicians that brought this presentation to life. This experience has challenged and stretched us all. When Pastor Battle and Pastor Marshall presented the idea to have a Good Friday Experience I knew exactly the direction this production should go. It was a huge undertaking in a short amount of time, but I knew with the team we have at Zion we would get it done. It is a familiar story to us all, but I must admit that every time I read it, I hear or see something different that I never noticed before. That’s the cool thing about God’s word. It never changes, but each time you read it, it can reveal something new. Our hope is that tonight, you’ll see or hear something that you’ve never seen or heard before from this incredible love story. This weekend, we celebrate the ultimate sacrifice which was made more than 2,000 years ago by our Lord and Savior Jesus, Christ. I have to thank the amazing cast, crew, band, singers, production team, Zion Church staff and my family for the sacrifices they’ve made over the last several months to help bring this play to life. Now, are you ready to BELIEVE? LET’S GO!!
Joshua Davies Joshua Davies Executive Producer
Rollo and Keisha are a modern day couple navigating a crazy and sometimes challenging world. Though they love each other, Keisha’s new found love for the Lord has changed the dynamics of their relationship. Out of reverence for God, she no longer wants to partake in the same worldly lifestyle she did before she accepted Jesus into her life. She is on-fire for God and wants Rollo to experience His Spirit. Rollo is skeptical of God and isn’t totally onboard with Keisha’s new lifestyle. As Keisha tries to show Rollo the joy of being filled with the spirit of Christ, they embark on a path that all too much resembles Jesus’ journey to the cross. They encounter several different people along the way that start to change Rollo’s perception of God, but will he BELIEVE before it’s too late?
BELIEVE ACT I BELIEVE.................................................................................................................INTRO Scene 1........................................................................................................STAY WOKE Scene 2.......................................................................................JESUS & MA DUKES “You’re Beautiful” Scene 3........................................................................................BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE “Beautiful People” Scene 4..................................................................................JESUS AND DISCIPLES Scene 5..........................................................................................BIRTHDAY DINNER “I Love God More” Scene 6...............................................................................................BIG & HIS CREW Scene 7.......................................................................................JUDAS & MARY MAG Scene 8............................................................................................................CUPS UP “Cups Up” Scene 9...........................................................................................JUDAS’ BETRAYAL Scene 10..............................................................................................JESUS’ ARREST Scene 11.................................................................................I WANNA KNOW MORE INTERMISSION
ACT II
Scene 12.................................................................................DEE HAS SOME NEWS Scene 13..........................................................................................HEROD’S PALACE Scene 14.....................................................................................PILATE’S QUARTERS Scene 15.................................................................................................THE TORTURE Scene 16.................................................................................................TWO THIEVES “Remember Me” Scene 17......................................................................................THE RESURRECTION “It’s True”
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ROLLO – Jermaine Crawford
This Maryland native discovered his love for music in church. His father, a retired musician turned music minister surrounded Jermaine with music and performing arts from birth. Jermaine began performing in numerous top-tier musical theater productions at the tender age of five. Nearly two decades later, the now 24 year-old has already worked alongside some of the biggest names and brands in the industry such as: James Franco, Joel Schumacher, Emma Roberts, JJ Abrams, David Simon and Christopher Nolan.
KEISHA – Tara Yates-Reeves
Tara Lynn Yates-Reeves was born and raised in the Washington, DC area. She has more than 10 years of professional training in ballet, tap and jazz. She is an actor and classically trained singer with a B.F.A. in Music Theatre whose repertoire includes opera, music theatre and vocal performance in classical music, jazz and R&B. Tara currently resides in Maryland where she is a Vocal General Music Teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Previous performances include Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds (Tacoomah); For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf (Multicolored Woman); All The Man I Need (Raina Lewis); Standing On The Edge (Artsy); A Change Is Coming Stage Play (Regina); Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre: Show Boat; Oklahoma!; Seussical: The Musical; and White Christmas, Aida (Ensemble)
JESUS – Paul Morton
Paul Morton, also known as P. Anthony Morton is a worship leader, songwriter, producer, and recording artist. He has sung on various albums with national and international recording artists, some of them personal friends and mentors. His first appearance on stage was at age 15 on the Bobby Jones gospel program which aired on BET. At the age of 20, while serving in the United States Air Force, P. Anthony accepted his call into the ministry. Since then he has participated in several gospel stage plays in the DMV area, and continues to work on his music career. In 2016, he joined the praise and worship team at Zion Church at the Landover campus. He also faithfully serves at Triumphant Baptist Church in Hyattsville, MD, and currently resides in Fort Washington, MD with his wife and inherited daughter.
BIG – Alfred Duncan
Alfred Antonio Duncan is a widely sought-after radio host and lead vocalist for a national touring band. Reared in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Alfred has held several jobs at several prestigious companies in the Washington, DC area including IBM, Dewberry & Davis, and Verizon. He also worked as a Promotional Assistant with WKYS 93.9. Alfred is known across the country as “Alfred The MC”, the lead vocalist for the band, Mambo Sauce. The band was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for a collaboration with international reggae artist, SOJA. In his spare time, Alfred enjoys giving back to the youth, playing basketball, and spending time with “his boys” – son, Blake, and nephew, Chauncey. He proudly lives by the motto, “work ain’t hard”, and uses his music and the stage to encourage people everywhere to never stop pursuing their dreams.
DANTE – Jordan Williams
Jordan Williams, is the former praise and worship leader for the youth ministry known as MERGE. He is 19 years old and works at Zion Church in the Xtreme Children’s Church department. He also ministers the word of God through Gospel Go-Go for many different bands.
DEE – Ricardo Humes
Ricardo Humes (a.k.a “Rick Debonaire”) was introduced to entertainment at a young age. He participated in fashion shows for Nordstrom, performed at numerous venues and always wanted to make people laugh. Though there are many things he would like to pursue, his parents told him that he needed to narrow his focus; so he decided to pursue modeling, music, and acting. With God, he believes he can grow the generation with positivity.
JUDAS – Carlos Jordan
Carlos Jordan is a very funny and talented Christian Comedian, who takes every day life troubles and turns them into a heart full of happiness. The DC native has been entertaining his family and friends since he has been able to talk. Carlos studied theater in school and was in two productions his senior year, Ondine and a musical called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He has been a proud member of Zion Church since 2010. He has a beautiful wife Kenshara Jordan who sings with Zion Praise & Worship team. He also has two daughters Nevaeh and Nia Jordan who keep him up-to-date with all the latest trends.
MARY MAG – Letasia Leak
A DMV Native with a Masters in Teaching who passionately serves special needs students, Letasia also serves on the board of non-profit organizations, Pauperism Project, Inc., for the homeless and H.E.A.R. for women in need. Poet, singer and published author, she recently added acting to her repertoire, joining Solomon’s Word Theatre Initiative, a non-profit performing arts theatre organization, and making her debut in Zion Church’s new production, Believe.
MA DUKES –Thelma Carnegie
Thelma Carnegie, a native of Raleigh, N.C., began singing and acting in church. Shirley Caesar, reigning queen of Gospel was a family friend and inspiration to young Thelma. Thelma performed in shows, musicals, and concerts such as Amahl and the Night Visitors and Handel’s Messiah. Thelma is married to Samuel Carnegie and they have four children, one son-in-law, and two granddaughters who are the delight of her life. Thelma is a Deaconess and choir member at Zion Church.
TYRONE, THIEF #1. – Dr. Robert Evans
Dr. Robert Evans III has been a member of Zion Church for over 10 years. He is a licensed professional counselor and a doctor of psychology working in the field of criminal justice and addictions. He loves his family, exercise, the arts, music, painting and spoken word and he strives daily to show others Jesus Christ through his actions.
TAYVON – Aaron Wilson
Aaron is a faithful servant leader who strives to give GOD glory in everything that he does. He serves in and outside of Zion Church in several capacities including small group leader, missionary and board member for a non-profit.
PETER & THE DOCTOR – Dr. Martin Booker
Martin Booker is a Maryland native and Zion Church member since 2006. While serving with Remnant Youth Ministry, he met his wife Shannon. Martin is an alumnus of Bowie State University and UCONN. Martin is a financial coach and studying to become a Certified Financial Planner, which he will attain by March 2018.
PILATE & BLIND MAN – Curtis Bass
Curtis is a husband to wonderful wife Chiara Law-Bass. He has 3 children ages 17, 14, and 9. He coaches football as well as track and field. He loves to fish, ride motorcycles, and listen to reggae and gospel music. This will be his first time actually performing and hopefully not his last. He thanks all the family and friends for their support as well as Zion Church for this opportunity.
HEROD – Willy Price II
Willie Mitchel Price II currently resides in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He got his start singing with Metropolitan Baptist Church Youth Choir and went on to sing with the Washington Performing Arts Society. He has sung in numerous bands and worked with numerous gospel artists including Richard Smallwood, Phillip Carter, and Nolan Williams. Willie’s currently a part of Zion Church’s Praise & Worship team. This is Willie’s acting debut and he is excited that everyone is coming to see how God is using him. His favorite bible quote is Galatians 6:9, “do not be weary in well doing for in due season you will reap if you faint not.”
ADDITIONAL CAST GRANDMA JOHNSON – IANTHA JONES PERSONAL NURSE – JANICE HOLT ADDICT QUEETA – NISHA SOLOMAN BARABAS, OIL MAN & CROOKED COP – KOSQUILLE JACKSON-SEALES
JOHN Jeremy Rogers
MATTHEW James Bradley
MAGIC Charddonay Young
SLUG & GUARD # 1 Sequan Spencer
RAY RAY Terrance Herold
KIKI Dominque Bedminster
HEROD GIRL # 1 Sheron LaSha
HEROD GIRL # 2 Krysta Powell
LUKE Terrance Parker-McLeod
CJ Faulk, DIRECTOR CJ Faulk is a native of Maryland, born to the proud parents of Dr. James & the late Naomi Faulk, Senior Pastors of the New Life Church of God in Christ and the New Dimensions Church of God In Christ (one church in two locations). CJ has served many positions in various churches as Youth Director, Youth and Young Adult Choir Director, Praise Team leader, and President of the New Dimensions Radio and Telecast. CJ, from a child has been engaged in the “theater” through school, church, and plays. He is a graduate of Suitland High School of the Arts, and North Carolina School of the Arts where he majored in Musical Theater and Vocal Production. He is also a graduate of Morehouse College where he double majored in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Music. He is not a stranger to television and the big screen as he has been a correspondent for The National Syndicated Television broadcast “COGIC TODAY” on the Word Network, Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”, “Daddy’s Little Girls”, and “House of Payne”. CJ’s resume is overwhelming with musical, theatrical, film, and stage play credits such as, Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls and Curtis Taylor Jr. also in Dreamgirls and Adre in Ain’t Misbehavin to mention a few. CJ is an anointed playwright with many national credits to his name. His passion and love for writing and music has lead him down this journey of playwriting. His debut hit gospel stage play, “A Different World” has won many souls for Christ in many states. He endeavors to continue to share his creativity with more plays and short films in the coming years. “The Life of A Bishop’s Wife” is his latest production attracted over 5,000 people over the past 2013-2014 seasons. CJ along with his production company CAK Productions will launch into a different arena this summer as they produce a play based on the life of Mahalia Jackson. He is ecstatic about joining the Zion Church Praise & Worship team to produce the production “Believe.”
CREDITS PRODUCERS Joshua Davies Charles Brown SCRIPT WRITERS Devin Bridgers Margaret Jones Julie Olowe SONGWRITERS Charles Brown Joshua Davies Jarmone Davis Chris Leach Brian Wilson VOCALISTS Susan Kellum Jarmone Davis LaShaun Martin Latara Philpott Alethia Felton Mike Smothers Precious Joubert Leah Leach Gionne Jones BAND Chris Leach Brian Wilson Joshua Davies Robert Herbert Kenny Kohlhaas
AUDIO TEAM Mike Watert Gregory Toatley Steven Harris Darrell Dargan Joseph Robinson VIDEO PRODUCTION Melvin Witcher Tony Barber Charles Leftwich III Richard Jackson PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Nsikan Edet Sheila Varner LIGHTING Christopher Suggs PROPS & SET DESIGN Julie Olowe Joy Oguntimein Charrise Willis Proctor Magaret Jones Nsikan Edet
WARDROBE Joy Oguntimein Janae Manns MAKEUP Dyneisha Herbert-Felder Alonda McDuffie ZION DEAF MINISTRY Felicia Johnson Akinmurele Felicia Greer Cherise Cole Leatha Sanders Tiffani Jackson Monica Chavis GRAPHIC DESIGN Stephen Fortune SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT LaShaun Martin ZION COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
ZION DANCE MINISTRY Charisse Swann Kadia Givner ***Dancers
SPECIAL THANKS A special thank you to all cast, crew, assistants, stage hands, production team and other volunteers. Your labor of love is greatly appreciated. Many thanks to the staff of Friendly High School, for helping us to make this a successful event. Last but not least, a huge thank you to Pastor Battle and Zion Church.
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