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A Musical Revue 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.
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