Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church in Garland, Texas invites you the Christmas Musical Drama, Written by Pastor Leonard O. Leach, The Scandal That Saved Us! Saturday, December 15th at 2pm and Sunday, December 16th, 8am & 11am. The Scandal That Saved Us tells the story of the Virgin Birth. Heavenly speaking, it was a miracle. Humanly speaking, it was a SCANDAL!
The production also includes original music and features the Mt. Hebron Worship & Fine Arts Ministry. The Scandal That Saved Us, this weekend ON THE MOUNT and its FREE!
MUSICAL STAGEPLAY TO BRING 1930’S ACTRESS HATTIE MCDANIEL BACK TO LIFE IN AN AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Hattie McDaniel was the first African American actor to win an Oscar for her performance in “Gone With the Wind” in 1940.
A one-woman musical stageplay in her legacy, “Hattie McDaniel… What I Need You to Know!” starring Vickilyn Reynolds, will premiere in the Bay Area at the Cowell Theatre from June 21 to 24, 2018.
The late Hattie McDaniel (left) and actress Vickilyn Reynolds (right)
Rich-Rey Productions LLC has announced the Bay Area premiere of Hattie McDaniel… What I Need You To Know! starring actress Vickilyn Reynolds as Hattie McDaniel, the trailblazing Gone with the Wind Academy Award-winner. Hattie McDaniel…, directed by Byron Nora, will perform from June 21 – 24, 2018 at the Cowell Theatre located within the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture (2 Marina Blvd, Landmark Building C, Suite 260, San Francisco, CA 94123).
“I am very excited to open in San Francisco,” said Vickilyn Reynolds. “I had such a great time when I was there with the tour of George C. Wolfe’s Bring in da noise, Bring in da funk. The people of San Fran are a kind and giving audience and I look forward to this run there.”
Hattie McDaniel… What I Need You To Know! takes the audience on a dramatic musical journey exploring Hattie’s life from her early childhood, her relationship with her family and her difficult decision to leave and move to Los Angeles. Audiences will witness her pursuit of artistic dreams during a time filled with racism and segregation. director
In addition to Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Nora (Director who also serves as Lighting and Set Designer), the creative team includes Alyssa Champo (Stage Manager), A. Lee Reynolds (Executive Producer), Kevin Mayes (Costume Designer), Mylette Nora (Costume Designer) and Shelia Dorn (Wig Design).
Attendees to the musical stageplay are encouraged to dress up in 1930’s attire.
How to attend:
Tickets range from $25 – $100 and can be purchased online at www.fortmason.org/event/hattie-mcdaniel-play/, by calling (415) 345-7500, by sending an email to ticketing@fortmason.org or in-person at the Box Office.
(To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or ad placements in the program, call 562-381-0594.)
Critical Acclaim for Hattie McDaniel… What I Need You To Know!
“[Vickilyn Reynolds] makes McDaniel such a likable presence that it’s a pleasure to spend some time in her company.” — The New York Times
“Vickilyn Reynolds is a vocal powerhouse.” — Dan Bacalzo, TheaterMania.com
“If ever a woman were born to portray pioneering Denver actress Hattie McDaniel, it’s this gardenia-wielding doppelganger.” — The Denver Post
“Actress/singer Vickilyn Reynolds aims to expand the public’s knowledge and appreciation of her with the riveting one-woman powerhouse show.” — Huffington Post
This weekend, R&B superstar KeKe Wyatt joins the cast of “When My Heart Stopped” co-starring in two amazing shows at Fort Worth’s Scott Theatre. Starring in the play are: Ronald Clemons, Desiree King & Michelle Thomas, which is written, directed and produced by HMPA visionary, Jeanette Greenwood.
Play synopsis:
A Husband & Wife struggles to stay together after the death of their child. After several attempts of counseling and therapy it seems as if they cannot bounce back. When Grief counseling starts to cause grief…what else can you do?
Grief counseling helps but not when new love interests arise… This is an interactive production with 5 of the Top Grief counselors coming to support the project.
About Headline Mentors &Performing Arts
Headline Mentors & Performing Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving Tarrant and surrounding counties. Headline Mentors & Performing Arts was founded by Visionary Jeanette Greenwood in January 2009. Headline Mentors started in 2001 as a tutoring agency. Jeanette Greenwood alone tutored underprivileged youth in reading. She would use her home and libraries to assist youth in reading.
Jeanette dreamed of offering services to the community and assist at-risk communities with any and all communities needs from, hunger, poverty, low-self esteem, lack of self-worth, educational deficiencies and family bonding.
Headline Mentors & Performing Arts currently partner with the Tarrant County Community Youth Development (CYD) Program which consist of 5 agencies HMPA Inc. (Headline Mentors & Performing Arts), Big Brothers & Big Sisters, N.I.C.A,Boys & Girls Club & Girls Inc. All part of a juvenile prevention program aimed atprevented at-risk youth from entering the juvenile system by providing FREE servicesto youth in targeted areas.
Headline Mentors & Performing Arts provide mentoring to both youth and adults in the performing arts. We take the performing arts and use it to channel negative energy while bringing positive results in the lives of those we mentor.
Headline Mentors & Performing Arts teach life-skills and acting which is now their biggest attention grabber for youth of all demographics and economic status! Acting for A Greater Cause program now serves the 76106/76164 and looking to share our programs with more communities.
Broadway based Producer and Successful Renowned Playwright, Chad Lawson Cooper and Soul Tempo Productions present the musical stage play, “Black Lives Matter Too-All Lives Matter” .
On February 25, 2017, the multi-talented, Black Lives Matter Too cast will be blessed to also work with the musically diverse, Gospel Group Soul Tempo and acclaimed Speaker and Author, Dr. Brian Keith Williams.
Soul Tempo and Dr. Brian Keith Williams have joined cast of the Black Lives Matter Too-All Lives Matter musical stage play and are excited to share their gifts and talents to this groundbreaking play.
The Gospel Group, Soul Tempo is no stranger to teaming up with award winning cast members, as they were also featured in the Academy Award nominated film, The Preachers Wife along with Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. Soul Tempo has also performed on countless National Television programs and networks, including Trinity Broadcast Network and the TCT Network.
Dr. Brian Keith Williams is a published author, who has appeared on and hosted several National Television and radio programs. Dr. Williams also served as the Pastor of All Nations Church (Columbus, OH) for 29 years.
This most talked about musical stage play will make its debut in Chester, PA onFebruary 25, 2017 at the St. Luke Christian Center, 320 Tilgman St.
“Black Lives Matter Too-All Lives Matter”-The Play and Musical, is a Chad Lawson Cooper Production and Soul Tempo Production, which is in no association with the organization Black Lives Matter, but is written and produced to bring an awareness to our communities in light of the recent injustices against Blacks in America.
way based Producer and Successful Renowned Playwright, Chad Lawson Cooper and Soul Tempo Productions present the musical stage play,