June Li V Mahob Productions presents 14-16 21-23

SoulSoul MMa musicalanan revue created and adapted by Nate Jacobs

Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610 directed BY MOSES T. ALEXANDER GREENE produced BY DEB ROYALS-MIZERK MUSIC DIRECTION BY Carolyn Colquitt cHOREOGRAPHY BY Willie Hinton

Cast & Crew THE CAST LaTissa Davis Sandra Dubose Nat Gaiter Donavan Hicks Willie Hinton Darius Martrell Hooks Joshua Johnson Henry Lovett Darian Moore Avis Hatcher-Puzzo Derek Savage Gerard M. Williams

THE BAND Carolyn Colquitt - Keys Derrek Croney - Keys Sam Peterkin - Bass Devin Rauson - Saxophone William “Tre” Sanders – Percussion Zachary Steele - Lead Guitar

THE PRODUCTION TEAM Moses T. Alexander Greene - Director Deb Royals-Mizerk - Producer & Set Design Carolyn Colquitt - Music Director LaNeisha Farrar - Stage Manager Tanya Blue - Wardrobe Supervisor Joyce Hawkins - Wig Master Willie Hinton – Choreographer India Williams - Marketing Director Chanda Branch - Technical Director

3 Musical Numbers ACT I Tell Me Something Good Lady Diamond Divine (Sandra Dubose)

Breezy Weezy Anthem Breezy Weezy (Donavan Hicks)

Evolution of Music Lady Diamond Divine (Sandra Dubose)

Superbad Soul Men (Darius Hooks, Derek Savage, Gerard M. Williams, Darian Moore, Nat Gaiter, Joshua Johnson) Twisting the Night Away Company (Soul Men, Donavan Hicks, Henry Lovett, LaTissa Davis, Avis Hatcher Puzzo, Willie Hinton) Work Out Darian Moore & Soul Men

Mustang Sally Derek Savage, Lady Diamond Divine, Soul Men, Henry Lovett

Please, Please, Please Willie Hinton

Beauty’s Only Skin Deep Gerard M. Williams & Soul Men

I’ve Got A Woman Darius Hooks

634-5789 Henry Lovett, Nat Gaiter, Joshua Johnson, Carolyn Colquitt

Shake! Derek Savage & Company

Bring It On Home To Me Gerard M. Williams & Henry Lovett

I’ve Been Loving You Too Long Derek Savage

Who’s Making Love? Darius Hooks & Joshua Johnson

Tracks of My Tears Darian Moore & Gerard M. Williams, Nat Gaiter, Derek Savage

Wonderful World Nat Gaiter, Soul Men & Henry Lovett

You Send Me Gerard M. Williams

I Thank You Darius Hooks & Derek Savage

Hold On, I’m Comin Joshua Johnson, Nat Gaiter & Company

4 Musical Numbers

ACT II Land of 1000 Dances Lady Diamond (Sandra Dubose) with Darian Moore, Avis Hatcher Puzzo, Willie Hinton, LaTissa Davis Shotgun Darius Hooks, Soul Men & Henry Lovett

It’s Another Saturday Night Nat Gaiter with Soul Men & Henry Lovett

Night Time is the Right Time Darius Hooks & Company

I Can’t Get No Satisfaction Joshua Johnson & Soul Men

Chain Gang Darian Moore & Soul Men

A Change is Gonna Come Gerard M. Williams

Say It Loud Derek Savage & Company

In the Midnight Hour Henry Lovett

When A Man Loves a Woman Joshua Johnson

Who’s Lovin’ You Lady Diamond (Sandra Dubose)

Try A Little Tenderness Joshua Johnson, Darius Hooks, Derek Savage, Gerard M. Williams

I’m A Soul Man Breezy Weezy (Donavan Hicks)

Everybody Needs Somebody Darius Hooks to Love Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Lady Diamond (Sandra Dubose), Gerard M. Williams, Darian Moore & Company Higher

DIRECTOR PRODUCER Music Director Choreographer

moses t. alexander Deb CArolyn willie greene Royals Mizerk colquitt hinton

5 Latissa Sandra Nat Donavan Darius Joshua Davis Dubose Gaiter Hicks Martrell Hooks Johnson

Henry Darian Avis Derek Gerard M. Lovett Moore Hatcher-Puzzo Savage Williams

Carolyn Chanda Deb India Joyce Colquitt Branch Royals-Mizerk Williams Hawkins

Moses T. LaNeisha Tanya Willie Alexander Farrar Blue Hinton Greene

Derrek Sam Devin William Zachary Croney Peterkin Rauson Sanders Steele

6 who’s who Latissa Davis LaTissa ChaNellé is a dancer, Avis Hatcher Puzzo Known regionally choreographer, and group fitness instructor in as the founder/choreographer of the Triangles Raleigh, NC. She is part of the teaching faculty Koffee Dance Company, Avis began working at City Ballet Raleigh and is the returning chair in Triangle theater as an ensemble dancer in for the danceSPARK division of the SPARKcon The Color Purple (Justice Theater Project) and creativity festival. LaTissa also teaches hip-hop choreographer on Burning Coal’s production masterclasses and performs with numerous of The Wiz. In 2017, the Connecticut-native music artists in the Triangle area. received critical acclaim for her directorial debut of The Royale (Burning Coal), A Soldier’s Play Sandra Dubose Sandra Dubose is clearly (Justice Theater Project,) and her choreography of on her way to becoming an international, multi- Caroline or Change (Cape Fear Regional Theater). media success. This native New Yorker is not only Avis is the Associate Professor of Dance/Theater a phenomenal actor and vocalist, she is an award- at Fayetteville State University, and sincerely winning motivational speaker and author. She thanks the cast and crew of Soul Man and as has been a musical theatre sensation for years, always, her husband David Puzzo. having graced the stage with notable artists such as Tony Terry, Edwin Hawkins and El Debarge. She Donavan Hicks Donavan is a Mass has starred in productions such as Mama I Want Communication major, Dramatic Arts minor at the to Sing, When a Man Cries, The Color Purple, and illustrious Winston-Salem State University. He got Pooled. To learn more about this inspiring artist his start in the arts at a young age miming and and former Mrs. Black North Carolina, visit her traveling with his youth performing arts group. website at www.SandraDubose.com. Since then, he has participated in a number of productions in middle/high school and on WSSU’s Nat Gaiter Born and raised in the “Good campus and at national competition NASDA in Life City” of Albany, GA, Nat was mentored and New Orleans. He is a sophomore from Silver surrounded by very musically gifted individuals. Springs, Maryland. He hopes to spread his beliefs Because of this, it was inevitable that his love and views by producing and writing movies and and gift for music would become evident. Nat’s TV shows one day. Donavan’s motto is “anything musical journey has afforded him the opportunity is possible with God on your side!” to share platforms with various artists and to release his first single entitled, “You Are Darius Hooks Darius, resides in Wake Forest, Jehovah.” Nat was also featured on Bobby Jones NC and is excited about being casted for Soul Man. Presents, Atlanta LIVE and Freedom Radio New Other stage credits are Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Artist Showcase (Stellar Awards). Nat is a proud A Soldier’s Play, Black Nativity, Oliver, Raleigh Little alumnus of Albany State University, husband, Theatre’s Three Little Birds, Pooled and A Motown father, worship leader and entrepreneur. Christmas adapted by Nate Jacobs. He is married with three girls (8, 12, & 21). Darius’s favorite actor/singer is Jamie Foxx.

7 who’s who Joshua Johnson Joshua is overjoyed to Derek Savage A native of Hampton, VA, be a part of an amazing group of performers in Derek is a school counselor and loves to act and this dynamic music review. Joshua matriculated at sing. He has had lead roles in The Color Purple, NCCU, earning his Bachelor of Arts in Music. He Dreamgirls, and Choir Boy. Derek has also had is currently the Choral Director/Theatre Instructor the opportunity to perform for the National Black at West Johnston High School in Benson, NC. Theater Festival in 2017 and won the award for Joshua is honored to have been in Raleigh Little Best Lead Actor in a Musical at Norfolk State Theatre’s production of Crowns and Three Little University in 2015, 2016, and 2018. Derek is a Birds, Justice Theatre Project’s Black Nativity, proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Agape Theatre Project’s The Amen Corner as the and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. music director, and Li V Mahob’s Pooled and A He’s honored to be a part of Soul Man and is Motown Christmas. Thanks be to God for every excited for his NC debut! opportunity afforded and every door opened! Gerard Williams Gerard is elated to Henry Lovett Henry is enjoying an initial be back with Li V Mahob. A former student of season of performance, having a rookie appearance Berklee College of Music, Gerard serves as Music in Li V Mahob’s A Motown Christmas, singing bass Administrator at The River Church in Durham, lines on Silent Night. Henry’s prior stage appearances NC. Recent shows include: STEM the Musical were as lead vocalist in local bands Sleeping Booty (TOUR), A Motown Christmas (vocal coach), Tom and Sweet Dreams. Professionally employed in and Huck (Theatre Raleigh), Dreamgirls, Memphis oncology pharmaceuticals, Henry is an avid reader (Cape Fear Regional Theater), Annie, Slappin’ God and advocate for education about cancer, hoping in the Face (NCCU), Black Nativity, Zuccotti Park to eradicate fear and embrace early recognition of (Justice Theater Project), Jesus Christ Superstar the disease, extending cancer-free days. Henry is an (NCT), and Assassins (Theater in the Park). active volunteer at Rex Cancer Center. Gerard has appeared on CW’s The Originals and is featured on the 2019 soundtrack of the movie Darian Moore A native of Durham, Canal Street. IG: @gmonwilliams NC, Darian attended Southern Durham High School. In 2002, he received a full scholarship to Devin Rauson Devin is a saxophonist, American Dance Festival at Duke University where composer, educator, and member of the Jazz he studied Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary expression quartet. He currently teaches band/ and African Dance. At ADF, Darian worked with orchestra at West Lee Middle School in Sanford, renowned artists/choreographers such as Andrea NC and performs for festivals, plays and events. Woods, Chuck Davis, and Donna Fey. In 2006, he Born in Rahway, NJ, he grew up listening to his completed his studies with a Bachelor’s in Dance Uncle, Larry P. Rauson rehearsing for shows and Performance and Education. In 2008, Darian recording albums as well as the greats such relocated to Washington, DC where he performed as John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Sarah as a guest artist with DC Contemporary Dance Vaughan, Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong. He Theater. Darian has taught and danced along the later attended North Carolina Central University east coast and continues to gain new influences. to obtain degrees in both Music Education and Jazz Studies. He has performed for artists such as Julian Vaughan, Marvin Sapp, and Branford Marsalis. To see/book his next performance, visit livesounde.com. 8 who’s who William “Tre” Sanders My name is Smokey Robinson, and SOS band. He continues William Sanders III aka “Tre”. I have been playing his guitar ministry by playing at Mt. Zion church in drums for over 15 years. I have played with Cary, NC. No stranger to the recording studio, Zack Evelyn Turrentine Agee, Melvin Williams, Slim and recorded his debut independent CD titled The Key the Supreme Angels, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, of Z in 2010. Zack recently completed recording The Kingdom Heirs, The Smooth Ivory Band, Tony his 2nd CD Now I Sing About You which features Terry, Miki Howard, Aaron Mills and various other Smooth Jazz and Urban Contemporary as well as recording artist. I also played for the stage play “ R&B original compositions. Spare the rod spoil the child”. I love playing all genres of music as well as playing the piano. I am Moses T. Alexander Greene is thrilled a dedicated musician and I love my craft. to bring Nate Jacobs’ Soul Man to the Triangle! No stranger to the stage, his local theater credits Derrek Croney Derrek is a Raleigh native, include the world premiere of his own stage producer, songwriter and Music Director for the play Pooled as well as Raleigh Little Theatre’s band, Mo’ Jazz, featuring Connie McCoy. He Memphis, DreamCast Productions’ Church Folk, has performed with the Stanley Baird Group and JTP’s A Soldier’s Story, Porgy and Bess, Zuccotti and previously participated in Black Nativity Park, Ragtime, The Color Purple, Black Nativity, (Durham), presented by Wendall Tabb. His and The Merchant of Venice. A Long Island, New passions include raising money and awareness York native, he served as the writers assistant of for pancreatic cancer research (#WageHope) and the Emmy Award-winning daytime serial, ABC’s he is active with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Áll My Children as well as appeared on television Network of Raleigh/Durham. Last summer, he (Cosby) and film (The Best Man). In 2013, he was produced and released The Maestro Project CD 1 of 20 educators nationwide named as a Fellow (CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes) to support his family’s of the Academy of Arts & Television Sciences fundraising efforts. He’s delighted to be a part of (EMMY) Foundation. Professionally, he serves as the Li V Mahob Productions family. director of NC State University’s African American Cultural Center and serves the city as the vice Sam Peterkin Sam is a life-long student chair of the City of Raleigh Arts Commission and of Groovology with no desire to graduate. He a board member of the African American Cultural loves serving Old School R&B with a strong side Festival (AACF) of Raleigh and Wake County. of Neo Soul, lightly dipped in Jazz and sprinkled Greene is also the visionary behind the Nia indiscriminately with the simple joy of playing Kuumba Theatre Experience, a special audition just for You... that provides singers and actors of various ethnicities, cultural backgrounds and gender Zachary Steele Zack has over 30 years identities as well as performers with disabilities performing experience. While based in Washington, with an opportunity to audition for Triangle area DC, Zack and his show band “MAGIQUE” traveled theatres. He dedicates his performance to his son, throughout the east coast performing as the Marchell, parents Moses Sr. and Betty, Ms. Linda opening act for national and international artists and siblings. such as Natalie Cole, Roger Troutman and Zapp,

9 who’s who Deb Royals-Mizerk Deb is happy to teaching has taken him to Bolivia, South be a part of the Li V Mahob family! She served America where he was in charge of the Jazz/ as the founding Artistic Director for The Justice Modern department at The Estudio de Capezio. Theater Project, a company formed out of the He was also a guest teacher at the University Arts for Justice Ministry she began at the Catholic of Bolivia, and the American High School. Community of St. Francis of Assisi, where she Graceful Expressions School of Dance Education now serves as the Director of Stewardship. Deb commissioned Willie to teach in Nairobi Kenya in has three amazing sons and is forever grateful for the rural area of Kibera, the Naivasha school in her husband Joe. West Nairobi, and The Dance Centre of Kenya. Among many of Willie’s accomplishments he was Carolyn Colquitt A native of Gary, nominated and won the “Artsy” award for “Best Indiana, Carolyn Colquitt holds a BME from Choreography’’(Black Nativity) in the Richmond, Valparaiso University, MA from Indiana University VA. Presently, Willie is on staff at City Ballet of with post-graduate studies in Theatre at Raleigh, Cary Ballet Conservatory, and Graceful Vandercook School of Music. Carolyn is a pianist, Expressions Dance Education. vocalist, music educator, choral director, piano instructor, musical theatre director, band leader, LaNeisha Farrar LaNeisha is excited to clinician and church musician. She has performed be a part of this phenomenal production. Her nationally and internationally touring Europe, credits include Stage Manager for Bob Marley’s Israel, Italy and Russia. Local work includes The Three Little Birds (RLT), A Motown Christmas (Li Justice Theatre Project, RLT, NRACT, William Peace V Mahob), Pooled (Li V Mahob), A Soldier’s Play College, The Durham Savoyards, and her band (JTP), Porgy and Bess (JTP), Black Nativity (JTP), SmoothIvory. It is her honor and privilege to have and ASM for The Color Purple (JTP). LaNeisha is been chosen by this playwright to collaborate on an entrepreneur and co-owner of What’s Poppin’ a work of such magnitude and relevance. Gourmet Popcorn (whatspoppinnc.com). She is grateful to her husband, daughters, and her Willie Hinton A native of New York, Willie immediate family for all of their unwavering began dancing at age 16 at Enloe High School support. Much love to this grand cast and in Raleigh, NC and then attended UNC School production team! of the Arts. Willie has toured nationally and internationally with The Rebecca Kelly Dance Company (NY), Jubilations Dance Company (NY), The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco), and Dance Kaleidoscope (IN). He was also a guest dancer with Chuck Davis’ African American Dance Ensemble (NC). He guest taught and choreographed on NC State University’s Panoramic Dance Project and The Justice Theatre Project’s The Color Purple. Willie’s international

10 who’s who Tanya Blue Residing in Raleigh, NC with India Williams India is proud to be a part her husband and son, Tanya Blue has had a love of Li V Mahob’s production team. She is excited for theatre since high school. She has a BFA in about the opportunity to combine her marketing Theatrical Design & Production from Montclair experience with her love for the arts. A native State University. Although she loves all aspects of Raleigh, India has been featured on stages of the theatre, wardrobe/costuming has always across the Triangle performing key roles in Three been her favorite area. Tanya has freelanced Little Birds, Crowns (Raleigh Little Theatre), as a costume designer for many high school, The Amen Corner (Agape Theatre Project), A college and community theatre productions. Motown Christmas, Pooled (Li V Mahob), Porgy Tanya worked in wardrobe for many years in NYC and Bess, Black Nativity, and Ragtime (Justice at venues including The Metropolitan Opera, Theatre Project). India enjoys traveling and Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, City making memories with her three children--Kyla, Center and NY Fashion Shows. Tanya worked on Leah and Noah. Broadway for shows such as Swing!, Hairspray, The Music Man, Catch Me If You Can, A Little Chanda Branch Chanda has designed, Night Music, 9 to 5, and many others. Her last directed, choreographed, and produced theatre Broadway show before moving to NC was Evita for schools and youth for 12 years. She is the starring Ricky Martin. Here in NC she has worked first black woman to chair the Raleigh Arts part-time at the Duke Energy Center. Commission, was Mrs. Black NC 2017, and is Director of Technical Theatre Arts at Southeast Joyce Hawkins Joyce has been an active Raleigh Magnet High School. Chanda’s credits participant in the Greater Triangle musical theatre include: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Brenda), Chicago and drama circle for over 19 years. She has worked (Velma), Hairspray (Lorraine), 9 to 5 (Kathy), in the wig, hair, and makeup departments with Ragtime (Sarah), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlaine), & over fifteen national tour productions at DPAC Big Fish (The Witch), and Crowns (Velma) with including The Color Purple, The Lion King, Wicked, companies across Florida, Tennessee, and North Motown the Musical and Phantom of the Opera. Carolina. Family and friends have cut a path for Fourteen productions with North Carolina Theatre: her on this journey. Love and gratitude to each including Dreamgirls, West Side Story, Hello Dolly, of them! HAIRSPRAY and Ragtime. Thirty-two national and local productions with Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts: Guest Makeup Artist for Art Garfunkel, Hair/Wig Guest Artist for All Shook Up, Drowsy Chaperone, Jersey Boys, The King and I, We Will Rock You and Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer for the City of Raleigh five consecutive years for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

11 SPECIAL THANKS The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Nate Jacobs

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