Stix and Stones

2019

written & directed by

Carlene Kelly and Michael Kelly presented by

Central Triad Church

Stix and Stones Assistant Researchers— Annette Kelly, Leroy Kelly, Thom Buchanan & Robert Newman

P ro g r a m

Act One

It’s A Revolution The Day of Pentecost John’s Memory of the Crucifixion The Resurrection Act Two

A Reprimand Against the Name of Jesus A Shadow is Cast Act Three

John the Revelator A New Enemy Enters the Scene Elymas Confronts Paul The Scribes Conspire to Eliminate the Apostles Act Four

King Herod Takes Action Peter Is Imprisoned Paul and Silas in Prison Martyrs

(in order of appearance)

Jesus

Song: Arise and Shine Soloists: Lynn Douglas & Melvin Aikens Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Annette Kelly, Michael Kelly Flying Angel Hannah Kelly Crippled Man Lars Hansen King Herod’s Wife Annette Kelly King Herod Malcolm Melvin Disciples Craig Blevins, Matthew Brown, Aaron Hall, Corbin Kelly, Melvin Aikens, Tristan Beck James Terry Baxter Stephen Chris Hutchins Song: That Name Soloist: Emily Hansen Rapper: Span Jessup Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly, Annette Kelly Rap by Chester Beamon Simon the Sorcerer Span Jessup Saul/Apostle Paul Zachery Jarrell Barnabas Darryl Gordon Governor Tristan Beck Elymas Corbin Kelly Elymas’s Colleagues Aaron Hall & Matthew Brown Converted Roman Soldier Sonny Robinson Prayer Leader Mattie Brock Prayer Participants Sharon Ehlers, Lynn Douglas, Patsy Todd, Melody Strupe, Marlo Newman, Judy Black, Karen Atkinson, & Hannah Kelly Rhoda Genesis Hall Rhoda’s Mother Stephonie LeGrant

T h e C a st

Span Jessup Song: Revolution Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly Peter David Brown John the Revelator Michael Kelly Song: Sticks and Stones Michael Kelly Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly Scribes Leroy Kelly , Dennis Clapp, Robert Newman, Thom Buchanan & Bill Sichina Song: Your Words Leroy Kelly/Thom Buchanan Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly Jesus Span Jessup Roman Soldiers Robert Neal, Sr., Shone McCain, Donny Young, Sonny Robinson, Chris Hutchens & Craig Blevins

T h e C a st S u p p o r ti n g C a st & B e h i n d th e S ce n e s C rew

Song: Right Now Soloists: Patsy Todd, April Hansen, Karen Atkinson & Lynn Douglas Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly, Annette Kelly Demon-Possessed Girl Nyomi Higgins/Kayelin Brock Owners Patrick McMasters & Melissa Neal Silas Melvin Aikens Song: We Win Soloist: Melvin Aikens Rappers: Zachary Jarrell & Melvin Aikens Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly Rap by Chester Beamon Jailer: Craig Blevins Song: Live or Die Leroy Kelly/Thom Buchanan Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly, Michael Kelly & Leroy Kelly Song: Split the Sky Words & Music by Thom Buchanan, Carlene Kelly & Michael Kelly Dancers: LaWanda Lash, Laura Lyles, Darryl Gordon, Aaron Hall, Cameron Brock, Kayelin Brock, Taylor Buchanan, Rebekah Cofer, Nicole Lash, T’Errah Jessup, Hannah McMasters, Ila Montgomery, Emilee Hansen, Crowd: Velma Aaron, Judy Black, Tracy Braxton, Brianna Guraleczka, Bridget Higdon, Lona Johnson, Jackie Martin, J.D. Mitchell, Jackson Mitchell, Maggie Mitchell, Taylor Mitchell, Acorviah Rush, Destini Teasley & Reginald Thomas Sales Hannah Kelly & Carlene Kelly Marketing Donna Montgomery IT/Website Debbie Rhodes Audio Engineer

David Spears

Audio Technician

Chris Rhodes & Isaiah Timberlake

Sound Effects

Tabitha Chilton & Rob Strupe

Music Production

Thom Buchanan, Michael Kelly & Carlene Kelly

Video Engineers

Hannah Kelly & Johnnie Hall

Media Technicians

Sandra Strupe & Samantha Strupe

Lighting Engineers

Michael Kelly, Nehemiah Grubbs

Lighting Technician Brigette Barber Stage Manager Natalie McMasters Stage Design/Props Patrick & Natalie McMasters, Jim & Connie Branham Prompter Sandra Thornton Dance Choreographer LaWanda Lash Wardrobe/Costumes Tracy Marshburn & Patricia Young Makeup Design Annette Kelly Catering Manager Heather Mitchell Hospitality Director Janet Graves Risk Management

Kalisha Adams

Parking Supervisor

John Jackson

John the Revelator

played by Michael S. Kelly

This will be Michael’s eighteenth season in the lead character role of a production

by Lost Shepherd Productions. He is no stranger to the stage. Growing up as a “Pastor's Kid,” he has been on the stage his entire life. Throughout the years he's performed lead roles in countless skits, plays, productions and spoken word. He has a strong musical background being a worship leader for over twenty years. He has written and co-written several songs including six that are performed in The Lost Shepherd and every song in Stix And Stones. In addition, he traveled several years with an award winning Christian Country Band and a Southern Gospel Quartet.

Director/Lighting Designer

Michael S. Kelly

Michael has over twenty years of experience working as a Dramatic Arts Director, Theatrical Lighting Designer and Sound Engineer, as well as, Television Ministry Director and Editor. Not only does he act in Stix And Stones and The Lost Shepherd, but Michael also designs the lighting and special effects and co-directs both musical productions with his mother, Carlene. His genius creative abilities have refined these original presentations into the spectacular live theatrical productions that they are today. Michael’s ministry has served three churches in Louisiana and Texas. Currently, he is the lead pastor in Winston-Salem at Central Triad Church. Not only does Michael have experience in hosting a television program, but he also has experience in directing and editing for TV broadcasting. Currently he and his wife, Annette, daily hosts “The Good News” on ABC/45—Greensboro, NC, during The Good Morning America show. Michael also designs and installs theatrical lighting, sound systems and video systems for facilities and churches through his company, LightingMinistries.com. Michael met his wife, Annette, while attending McNeese State University in Louisiana and they married in 1994. They have two children, Hannah Mikelle and Corbin Shane.

Assistant Director

Annette Kelly

For eighteen years, Annette has been on the Creative Team for Lost Shepherd Productions. In addition to directing, she oversees the coordination of the make -up artists to keep the cast looking “Broadway” ready. Annette also collaborated in writing several of the original songs performed in The Lost Shepherd and in the Stix And Stones production. She has been on the stage throughout her entire life appearing in her first pageant at only six months old. Annette has held countless pageant titles including a National Rodeo Queen title. In addition, she has over twelve years of formal dance, has been a spokes model and has worked in the dramatic arts for over 20 years. She has served as pastor with her husband in Texas and currently in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. You can see Annette throughout the week co-hosting “The Good News” with her husband on ABC/45—Greensboro, NC.

Dance Director/Choreographer

LaWanda Lash

This is LaWanda’s eleventh season to work with Lost Shepherd Productions.

Because of her love for ministry in dance and choreography, Stix And Stones and The Lost Shepherd are enhanced with yet another beautiful layer of storytelling that is translatable in every language. Awarded the Forsyth County Entertainment Award of The 2013 Female Interpretive Dancer of the Year, LaWanda is a seasoned performer with credits including My First Love, House-The Revolution and It’s Not About Us, It’s About Jesus. Featured events include the WinstonSalem State University Coronation, Black College Queens Hall of Fame, Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Triad, Maya Angelou's 80th Birthday Celebration, Atlanta Black Gospel Expo, numerous Women's Conferences and events. LaWanda was consecrated as a Minister of Dance in 2005 and set under the leadership of Every Tribe and Tongue International Christian Dance Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. She is the founder of It's 4 His Glory Ministries, a member of the National Liturgical Dance Network, a member of The Royal Curtain Drama Guild and the chapter Chairperson for the NC Division of the Liturgical Dance Network of New York City.

Writer/Director

Carlene Kelly

Carlene is a teacher, writer and public speaker. She spent over ten years traveling extensively across the US in evangelistic itinerant ministry with her husband, Leroy.

They have served as pastors in four churches located in Texas, Louisiana and in Winston-Salem, NC. Her first published work, “Leadership Empowerment,” was developed into a seminar for individuals that desired to be empowered through focused prayer. Just recently, Christian Faith Publishing has re-published the work as “Pray Like A Pro” and it has just been released for distribution. In 1993 through divine inspiration and her love for theatre, Carlene wrote the fictional four-act musical drama, The Lost Shepherd. This past year she, along with her son, Michael, wrote the new production, Stix And Stones. In addition, she has been the writer and cowriter of a number of songs and plays. One of her songs is performed in The Lost Shepherd production, “Living Water” and she co-wrote most of the songs in Stix and Stones. Carlene has a passion for design and is a certified interior decorator.

However, she feels her greatest accomplishment is her three adult children, Michael, Shannon and Kendra Dean. Her greatest love is her grandchildren, Hannah Kelly, Corbin Kelly, Jaden Dean and Brooklyn Dean.

Producer

Leroy Kelly

Music has been a part of Leroy’s entire life. Not only does he have a beautiful voice, but he is a natural talent in several instruments. He has directed numerous conference and camp choirs for all ages through the years. He has sung on hundreds of stages covering a variety of events and affairs. For several years, Leroy was the lead singer for a Southern Gospel Quartet that traveled across the U.S. He is known for and has repetitive requests for his vocal renditions of “O, Holy Night,” “The Anchor Holds,” and “Amazing Grace.” However, Leroy’s first love is ministry. He has served in the position of pastor for four churches in Texas, Louisiana and presently in Winston-Salem. He has traveled in evangelistic itinerant ministry extensively within the United States, as well as Pakistan, Kenya Africa, Mexico and the Philippines. He is an avid supporter of his wife’s creative works and his voice takes the productions to a higher level of excellence. Leroy is the founder and president of Kelly New Day Ministries, Inc./Lost Shepherd Productions. Leroy and his wife, Carlene, married in 1969 and have three adult children, Michael, Shannon and Kendra.

Music Production

Thom Buchanan

Thom is a New York native, but has now made his home in High Point, NC, with his wife, Caroline, and their children. Thom started playing the guitar at the age of 12 and has been honored to back-up artists such as Phil Driscoll, Darlene Zschech, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, Kent Henry, legendary guitarist Mike Deasy, Georgian Banov, JoAnn McFatter and Roy Fields, to name a few. He is the founder of the bands, SonsUVthundr and the Thom Buchanan Band. In 2013, The Lost Shepherd team was divinely united with Thom to produce a music sound track for its production at his state-of-the-art, full-service music production studio in High Point. It didn’t take long to recognize Thom’s innate ability to reach into the heavenlies and pull out ethereal chord-progressions and melodies, while spontaneously releasing divinely-inspired poetic lyrics. What emerged from the union, was The Lost Shepherd’s first all original music sound track and music cd. With the creation of Stix And Stones, once again his collaboration with Lost Shepherd Productions has produced another all original musical production.

Stage Manager

Natalie McMasters

Natalie joined Lost Shepherd Productions Creative Team eleven seasons ago. Staging sets has been her passion for many years. She started as a teen volunteer at the Little Theatre in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. Her creative skills were put to use in a different and rewarding way while serving in the US Military. As a Combat Medic, she applied make-up to soldier participants in Mass Casualty Simulation Exercises. She is truly a director’s best friend, because she relieves the director from ever having to worry if the set and props will be performance ready.

Costumes/Wardrobe Coordinator

Tracy Marshburn

This is Tracy’s second year to coordinate the Costumes/Wardrobe department for Lost Shepherd Productions. However, this is her eleventh year to work in this department. She and her team of assistants have the cast of Stix And Stones looking as genuine as possible in depicting characters in early Bible times. Whatever the costume requests may be pertaining to each character played, Tracy works to make sure that each actor “looks the part” that she or he may be portraying.

In Loving Memory of our Friend

Michelle Dennis Sales and Marketing Manager/Lost Shepherd Productions

1965 –2018

2020 PERFORMANCE DATES

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2017 Benefit Performance Every year, The Lost Shepherd hosts a benefit performance for organizations around the Triad.

Hundreds of individuals and many organizations participate in this community event. This year was 2019 Benefit Performance exceptional with many organizations represented. We want to thank our sponsors and each individual that purchases a production ticket, because help make this performance possible.

Every year, Lost Shepherd Productions hostsyou a benefit performance for organizations around the Triad. Hundreds of individuals and many organizations participate in this community event. This year was exceptional with Groups that have attended are : many organizations represented. We want to thank our sponsors and each individual that purchases a production ticket, because you help make this performance possible.

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Magnolia Creek Asst. Living Hosanna House

Special Olympics Rainbow Recovery Narcotics Assoc.

BaptistServices Children's Home Caring

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SolusStrategic Christus Intervention

Capstone Recovery Center Center of Hope

Lutheran of theBoys Carolina’s Middle Fork & Girls Club

Samaritan Teen Ministries Challenge

Caring Services Creekside Manor

Malachi House II Next Step Ministry

Special Olympics The Salvation Army Church

Center of Hope

Monarch

Strategic Intervention

Creekside Manor

New Vision Prison Ministry

The Salvation Army Church

Deaf Community

Next Step Ministry

Triad First in Families

Exodus House

Path of Hope

Women’s Rehabilitation

Hannah’s Haven

People Helping People of NC

Youth Opportunities

Helping Hands Ministry

Potter’s House Community Outreach

YWCA Hawley House

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