FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT

Welcome Back To Live Theatre The Next 42 From Jubilee Theatre Board President

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and actors of Jubilee Theatre, I thank you for attending this performance and, by doing so, taking a part in the success of Jubilee Theatre’s 43rd Season.

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Thank You, Anita

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Anita Heiskell, President Jubilee Board of Directors

BRADLEY ATUBA (Roy Moore)

Bradley is thrilled to be a part of this project at Jubilee Theater. He is an Actor and Educator in the D/FW metroplex. Roles include Sheldon Forrester in Trouble in Mind, Antonio in Cake Ladies (Dallas Theater Center), Marcus in Big Scary Animals (Theatre Three) Frank in Witch (StageWest), and many more. He earned his Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A) in Acting at Southern Methodist University and he is represented by Mary Collins Agency. In his spare time, Bradley loves streaming Renaissance by Beyonce, hanging out with friends and family, and bingewatching tv.

ORLANDO VALENTINO (XL Dancer)

Fort Worth, Texas native Orlando Valentino has made his mark as an actor, producer, and screenwriter. Valentino's work ethic has landed him in such roles as Carlos "Los" in the Netflix/ BET feature film "Carter High". He later went on to guest star in "The Long Road Home" which aired on National Geographic and Hulu. Currently he's on Starz Network as "Wayburn" for the feature film "Tazmanian Devil". Orlando has performed in numerous stage plays such as Detroit 67', Her Lies His Secrets, A Raisin in The Sun, and more. Valentino continues to act, write and produce quality, feel good, authentic content starring minority talent through his production company Valentino Visions.Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas Orlando began his work in the fine arts field like many, in the church as a young teen. His performances in local area productions lead to an award for "Best Drama Solo" at the Fine Arts Festival North Texas District. Orlando's radio and commercial resume includes work with: Cinemark Theatres, Radio Disney and 91.5 KGRM. As Orlando began his collegiate studies at Grambling State University (GSU) in Louisiana he still found time to act as Youth Drama Director at Bishop T.D. Jakes' The Potters House Ministries in Dallas, Texas. Orlando has entertained thousands in a plethora of skits and on the media and production team for a number of conferences and events including 2013 MegaFest. At GSU, Orlando was a member of NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and the World Famed Tiger Marching Band performing for thousands across the U.S. Some of his key acting roles at GSU included: Emmitt Till in "The Story of Emmitt Till"; Jason in "Medea, by Euripides" and the lead detective in "Bull in a China Shop".

CHERIE WILLIAMS (Charlesetta Simpkins)

Cherie' Williams is a native of Augusta, GA but has lived in the DFW area for 16 years. And she works in several areas and capacities in the profession of Theatre. She attended college at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA where she majored in Mass Communications: Television & Radio Broadcasting. That experience brought her to an internship here in Dallas at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL) during the summer of 2007. That experience prompted her to move from Georgia to Texas to work for TBAAL full time in their Box Office as a Manager. Since moving to Texas she has worked in theater Box Office Administration and Facility Management, and she also currently works as a writer, director, stage manager, actor, and makeup artist with several theatres as well. Now as a theatre arts teacher for Fort WorthISD she teaches all she's learned in these different roles to her students and strives to give them professional experience and help them to find a new found respect and love for the art of Theatre. Cherie' is a lover of all things theatre, tv, and film and has a great passion for using her creativity in any way to bring these mediums to life! She is extremely excited and grateful to be stepping into the role of Charlesetta Simpkins for Jubilee's Production of "East Texas Hot Links"

STEFON GREEN (Columbus Frye)

Stefon is a native of Fort Worth. Stefon's dream is to be on Broadway and one day be able to walk the red carpet in Hollywood. He is a High School graduate, Graduating at 10% of his class, and college graduate at Kim Dawson College in degree Musical Theater/ Film and Television Production. Stefon Has performed across the DFW metroplex doing Musicals, stage plays, and BGV. His Acting mentor “Willie Minor” saw the gifts in him while being a part of a young adult acting company “Sankofa Players in Dallas, Texas. Stefon has 10 years of dance, and has been choreographing material for High school football Halftime shows and more. Stefon coached Cologuard at Dunbar HS for 8 years. He has also taught liturgical, Mime, step teams, and hip-hop routines majorette dance, and Vocal coaching. Stefon's passion for teaching young people sparked at an earlier age, he has been blessed to participate in dance classes from Debbie Allen, Obediah Wright of New York who is his mentor and many more. Stefon decided to go further and teach Music as a substitute at FWISD making a difference to students K-12. During this time he is still on stage and recently did his first opera “Porgy & Bess “ at the Bass Hall downtown Fort Worth. Stefon is currently the Music Coordinator at his home church Greater Love Chapel COGIC in Fort Worth, Texas teaching songs of praise and worship shifting the atmosphere when he opens his mouth. Stefon sends his gratitude to his family and friends who have supported him over the years! Especially to his Mother the late Mae Francis Mckinzie who always encouraged and supported everything he does.

BILL HASS (Adolph)

My first professional performance was here at Jubilee Theatre. I am very excited to be back on my home stage. In the 30 years since that first performance, Bill has been working as a writer, actor, and director in the DFW theater/film community. He was seen earlier this year in Soul Rep Theater's presentation of "Sexy Laundry". Other previous credits include "Gem of the Ocean", "The Bluest Eye", and "Dance on Widow's Row", here at Jubilee Theatre; "Sam Shade", and "The Ties That Bind" with DVA Productions; as well as two feature and multiple short films that he wrote, directed, and acted in. He also serves as the Festival/Programming Director for the Panther City Film Festival, an annual celebration of independent film, currently preparing for their ninth season in July 2024. "I am thankful for the opportunity to help tell this story with such talented cast mates and crew. We’ve come a long way, but there is still more to do."

PRESTON BUSBY (Delmus Green)

Preston is very excited to make his acting debut in East Texas Hot Links at Jubilee Theatre. He is an alumnus of Midwestern State University, where he minored in Vocal Performance. He wants to thank his family and friends for their never-ending support.

J. R BRADFORD (Boochie Reed)

J.R. Bradford Bio: J.R. is grateful to make his return to the Jubilee Theatre stage. The Fort Worth native and proud alumni of O.D. Wyatt High School has performed jubilee productions such as “Stick Fly”, “If Scrooge Was A Brother”, “To Be Young,Gifted, & Black”, “Hoodoo Love, and “If Pretty Hurts”. Recently, Mr. Bradford performed in Soul Rep Theatre Company’s “Ted Shine Play Festival” and was last seen in Theatre Arlington’s production of “Superior Donuts”. J.R. is a member of the Urban Arts Acting Company.

DAMERON GROWE (Buckshot)

Dameron Grove has been heavily involved with music his entire life, singing in school and church choirs, local productions, and performing. I graduated from East Texas Baptist University with a Bachelor's in Music Education and Southern Methodist University with a Master's in Voice Performance. Currently, I teach in Fort Worth ISD previously taught in Mansfield, Dallas, and Cedar Hill school districts at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. In addition to teaching, I play piano for the First Presbyterian Church in Duncanville, serve as Tenor section leader for the Duncanville Community Chorus, served on the worship team at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, TX, and currently serves on the worship team at Empowerment Worship Center of Dallas. Previously, I was a regular headliner at the Dallas House of Blues Gospel Brunch and former lead singer for the group "Movmnt Band". As a performer, I sing and help train and teach local groups vocal technique while still being a regular soloist and chorister with the Mansfield Philharmonic Orchestra of Mansfield, TX, and the Music Ministry Conservatory in Dallas. Most recently, I performed with Cedar Hill High School in Footloose and was a part of the Youtube web series "And This is My Story". I am so excited to be a part of this production.

CHARLES JACKSON JR. (Director & Associate Producer of Jubilee Theatre)

Charles Jackson Jr. is a producer, playwright, actor, and director from Fort Worth, Texas. Charles received two Bachelor of Arts degrees (Theatre and Broadcasting) from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and his Masters in Film-Television Producing from Regent University. While in college, Charles started his independent producing career by creating Poetic Thespian Productions. Since then, his original works have been presented at fringe festivals nationally, including the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival (NY), Fort Worth Fringe Festival (TX), Minnesota Fringe Festival (MN), Rogue Festival (CA), KC Fringe Festival (MO), and Theatre Crude Fringe Festival (OK). In 2021 Charles was selected as the first Producing Apprentice at Amphibian Stage Productions. Charles is currently the Associate Producer at Jubilee Theatre and was recently awarded the Bill Garber Young Theatre Artist Award by the Live Theatre League of Tarrant County.

RO’SHAE MOORE (Assistant Director)

Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, now residing in Dallas, Texas, Ro’shae Moore began her journey in the Entertainment Industry in 2019 where she first served as a featured Extra, Locations Manager and Production Assistant, in the feature film, “Black Diamond”. Here she worked closely under Award Winning Director, Snoop Robinson, who also serves as her mentor. In 2020, she produced, wrote, directed, and edited her first short film, “A Girl Like I”. Wearing many hats in the industry, Ro’shae is best known as an Assistant Director and Script Supervisor. You can find a slew of projects she was involved in, on platforms such as, Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Peacock. She has worked with the actors and actresses ranging from Darrin Henson to Irma P. Hall. Shortly after her film debut, Ro’shae was introduced to theater. On her first stage play, she served as Stage Manager for Demarcus Bailey’s, “Not My Family”. After working as a Stage Manager for numerous stage plays, concerts and events, Ro’shae had the amazing opportunity to serve as the Stage Manager for Jubilee Theatre’s, “Dreamgirls”, which was performed at Broadway House, Bass Performance Hall summer 2022. Summer 2023, Ro’shae was also the Stage Manager for Jubilee Theatre’s, “The Color Purple”. Ro’shae holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from Sam Houston State University. Ro’shae’s ongoing work includes working as a full-time Audio-visual Technician.

RAYVEN HARRIS (Stage Manager)

Rayven Harris (She/They) is excited to be working with Jubilee for the first time! The joy of creating art with wonderful people is never-ending, and you might have seen their name across the city as they continue to spread that joy through DFW. Credits include: Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical - Assistant Stage Manager (Stage West), Intimate Apparel and Ada and The Engine - Stage Manager (MainStage Irving- Los Colinas), Into The Breeches - Sound Designer (Stage West), and The Odd Couple -Sound Designer (WaterTower Theatre). Hall. Shortly after her film debut, Ro'shae was introduced to theater. On her first stage play, she served as Stage Manager for Demarcus Bailey's, "Not My Family". After working as a Stage Manager for

PAULA GARCIA (Sound Designer)

Paula is excited to make her designing debut with Jubilee Theatre. She has worked with them as an assistant designer (Plenty of Time) as well as for Amphibian Stage (The Hollow, Marie Antoinette). As a freelance audio engineer, she has also worked for Dallas Theater Center, Shakespeare Dallas, and KWC.

KARINA GUTIERREZ (Costume Designer)

Karina is a first-generation Mexican-American multi-hyphenate artist. She received her BFA in 2021 from NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she double focused in acting and costume design with a minor in art history. Some of her other credits include: The Book Club Play (Anna) Ennis Public Theater, Lead Wardrobe Assistant Enchant Christmas, Fefu and Her Friends (Paula) Meisner Studio, Lead Costume Designer The Outer Loop Theater Experience. Her upcoming projects include the release of her poetry booklet, an online apparel and styling shop, as well as an experimental storytelling of the Valdez De La Fuente family.

JENNYE JAMES (Scenic Painter)

Jennye James is the Scene Shop Foreman and Adjunct Instructor for Texas Wesleyan University's Theatre Department, as well as a graduate of the program. She has worked as a scenic painter, properties master, set designer, and technical director for many local theaters including Jubilee Theatre, Amphibian Stage Productions, Trinity Shakespeare Festival at TCU, Theatre Arlington, and Casa Manana.

TAYLOR ALLEN (Technical Director)

Taylor is thrilled to have had the opportunity to work on this show. She holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology from Texas Wesleyan University. Her previous technical direction credits include Plenty of Time, Dreamgirls, and Take the Soul Train to Christmas at Jubilee Theatre. Additional credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (technical director and scenic designer), Chamber Music (technical director), and Shuddersome: Tales of Poe (technical director) during her time at Texas Wesleyan University. She looks forward to continuing to work in the DFW area.

SETH KING (Production Assistant)

Making his Jubilee Theatre debut, Seth is excited to be introduced to the theatre's inner workings and learn more about the importance of behind-the-scenes work. He is an honor roll student with Crowley ISD and an avid golf player who enjoys animations, video games, painting & creating comic book characters. Seth wants to thank his mom, brothers Maxwell & Edward, family, and friends for supporting his journey.

JORGE SERRANO (Scenic Designer)

Jorge Serrano is an emerging set designer whose journey began at Dallas college and finished at the University of North Texas. He has a drive to transform spaces to make for lively storytelling and creating new spaces. Jorge Serrano has done Scenic Carpentry at both colleges and aims to continue scenic designing and start Technical Directing in the near future.

Special Thanks

Now serving in my 6th season as Artistic Director of Jubilee Theatre of Fort Worth. I continue to be humbled by both the history of Jubilee and the audience it serves. As Artistic Director my personal philosophy is that theatre should be a place where thoughts are provoked, and audiences of different mindsets are brought together in the shared exploration of the human experience. It is because of this philosophy that I celebrate the supportive audience of Jubilee, the City of Ft. Worth, our Board of Directors, and the continued financial support of our sponsors and donors. Together we not only explore the rich tapestry of the African American experience through theatre, but we also certify African American theatre as “American Theatre”. In this, the 43rd season of Jubilee Theatre, let us all laugh, cry, rejoice, heal, connect, and explore season 43, Reflections.

Truly, the greatest pleasure a man can have is to call something home. Thank you, Fort Worth and Jubilee Theatre, for allowing me to call this home. Yours in theatre,

Eugene Lee

In 1972, while in college at Southwest Texas State (Now Texas State), Lee acted in a command performance of "A Raisin in the Sun" for President Lyndon B. Johnson at his Texas ranch. Nearly fifty years later years later he has gone on to appear on camera and extensive voice over (ADR) work in over 200 television movies, films and series and long since lost count of the number of plays he’s been involved with. He went on to appear in a lot of episodic television shows and movies, including: "The Women of Brewster Place" with Oprah Winfrey, "Dallas," "Good Times," "The White Shadow," and "The District," and the title character in "Wolf," an award winning independent film, and recently after performing in the Broadway production of “American Son” he recreated his role in the Emmy nominated Netflix film adaptation, to name a few. He has appeared on stage across the country and across the globe. He has worked and traveled with New York’s renowned Negro Theatre Ensemble, performing in the Pulitzer Prize winning “A Soldier's Play" and numerous other works. He is considered a "Wilsonian Warrior" for his many appearances in the works of August Wilson, including the Broadway production of "Gem of the Ocean." He performed in six of Wilson's 10 plays at the KennedyCenter in Washington, D.C. and in the taped PBS recordings of all ten plays in the Century Cycle as well as in August Wilson’s final autobiographical one-man piece, “How I Learned What I Learned”. His writing credits include "Homicide: Life on the Streets," (Episode: “Every Mother’s Son”) which is among a Writer’s Guild designation as one of the top 100 television series, "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Michael Hayes," "The Journey of Allen Strange", "The Turks" and the TV movie “Port Chicago”. His own characters come to life through his plays, one of which is "East Texas Hot Links," which has been produced on stages from Los Angeles to New York and London’s Royal Court and is published by Samuel French play publishers. His other plays include "Fear Itself," "Somebody Called: A Tale of Two Preachers," “Ode to Juneteenth”, ”Killingsworth", the book to the musical, “Twist” and, "Lyin' Ass" about a fictional first Black female Texas Ranger. Lee is Artist in Residence and Artistic Director of the Black and Latino Playwright's Celebration at Texas State University which celebrating its 20th year in 2022. Through this venue, Lee has brought playwrights and students, together with professional directors and performers to work on developing new plays with those aspiring to have their voices heard. Lee was inducted into the prestigious Texas Institute of Letters in 2018. www.eugeneleeonline.com

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