The Destiny Experience Playbill

YOUR DESTINY AWAITS

Embassy City Church

Embassy City Stage

Bryan Meadows PRESENTS

THE DESTINY EXPERIENCE

Music by Atreyu Singleton

Errión Haywood Ahna Williams Alegra Gilbert

Created and Designed by Bryan Meadows Produced by Brittany D Williams with

Jeffery Lewis Courtney Crosson Lashon Brown

Anna Pringle Sy the Southern Yankee Braylon Mcnealy

Choreographed by Tonya Alston, Kendrick Marquis Love Sr., Mailia Stokes,Tonya McClure

Directed by Bryan Meadows

CREATION Sy the Southern Yankee PURPOSED

FORGOTTEN

DESTINED

ACT ONE ACT TWO

Lashon Brown

Braylon McNealy

Courtney Crosson

CAST

Cast Members

Host Jonathan McReynolds

Destiny (mature) Errión Haywood

Destiny (young) Ahna Williams

Dad Jeff Lewis

Mom Alegra Gilbert

Adam/Choreographer Kendrick Marquise Love Sr.

Eve Kionee Fuller

God Chantal’ Ashante Hill

Dancer/Energie Alasia Matthews

Dancer/Energie Isabel Coke

Dancer/Energie Charvae Nicely

Dancer/Energie Lynette Bacon

Dancer/Energie Sierra Hillsman

Dancer/Energie Taryn Nelson

Dancer/Energie Kaitlyn Montgomery

Dancer/Energie Vander Jones

Dancer/Energie Kendall Riley

Dancer/Energie Kelsea Camp

Dancer/Energie Sarah-Ann Swaby

Dancer/Energie Kindle Twyman

Production / Creative

Music by Atreyu Singleton

Script and Screenplay Nicholas Nettles

Vocalist Courtney Crosson

Vocalist Ashley Danielle

Vocalist Laurisa Guillaume

Vocalist Bridget Scott

Vocalist Adolphus Scott

Vocalist

CAST

Vocalist (continued)

Vocalist Anna Lonelle Pringle

Guest Artist Sy The Southern Yankee

Guest Artist Braylon Travon

Band/Orchestra

Music Director Atreyu Singleton

Aux Paul Jones III

Drums Jordan Washington

Bass Robert Howard

Guitar Charles Johnson

Upright Bass Corban Johnson

Violin Vanessa Hall

Cello Jordyn Speakman

Viola Christopher Mosley

Crew Members

Light Design Cole Smith

Set Design Daniel Gates

Costume Design Jazmine Gates

Choreographer Mailia Stokes

Choreographer Tonya McClure

Choreographer Tonya Alston

Head Makeup Artist Assyria Enoch

Assistant Makeup Artist Chanel Bingham

Stage Manger Ariel Sutton

Film Production Company Film You Family

Production Photographer Jo'V King

Production Assistant Darlise Singleton

Foyer Experience Designer Rasheen Jeffries

AVL Schobeck Silien, Kevin Christopher Sainmelus, Matt Edwards, Bob Boyd, Cole Smith, David Cummings Jr., Drew Mitchell, David Ramraj, Nicholas Nettles

Producers Brittany D Williams, Christopher Williams, Tiffany Buckner, Fletina Smith, Patrice Meadows, Grace Rainey, Matthew Fuller, Jasmine Fuller

WHO'S WHO

Ahna Williams as Destiny (young)

Ahna Williams, an enthusiastic and talented 11-year-old, exudes a deep passion for worship and the arts. From a young age, Ahna has been immersed in the world of creativity and expression. Her journey in dance commenced at the age of 5, and since then she has honed her skills and showcased her talents on various platforms, including television, commercials, and dance.

Errión Haywood as Destiny (mature)

Errion has always enjoyed Singing, Dancing, and Acting, and is excited to be portraying the role of (adult Destiny) in “ The Destiny Experience”. She has been in multiple productions throughout her years in the industry, with one of her highlights being traveling the world singing and dancing on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships. Enjoy the experience of Destiny!

Jeff Lewis as Dad

Jeff Lewis, a native of New Jersey, discovered his passion for the arts at a young age, initially finding his rhythm as a drummer before transitioning into acting and entertainment. His career spans standout performances in "Hustle," a Happy Madison film, and national commercial campaigns, captivating audiences with his charisma and authenticity.

Alegra Gilbert as Mom

Alegra can normally be found behind the cameras serving with Embassy City’s phenomenal Media Team, so she is thrilled to take the stage for the innovative Destiny Experience. With a passion for the creative filmmaking process, she acts, writes, produces, and aspires to one day direct. Her recent credits include insurance, hair care commercials, a short film, and more.

Kendrick Marquise

Love Sr. as Adam/ Choreographer

Kendrick, with 20 years of diverse dance teaching experience, blends technique with emotional support, drawing from his upbringing in a family of artists and educators. His journey began with a role in "Glory" at age 11, leading to studies in acting and dance during high school and college. He is able to uniquely cater to all ages and abilities in his classes.

WHO'S WHO

Kionee Fuller as Eve

Kionee has been dancing since the age of 3. She joined A.D. West Dance Company and has also been part of the competition team for 12 years. She has studied tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, African, rhythmnique, modern, and clogging. She has trained under Debbie Allen and was also a part of various projects. Kionee currently attends Alabama State majoring in dance.

Chantal’ Ashante Hill as God

Author of “The Spiritual Ballerina From Passion to Purpose,” journey in dance began with a divine calling to study ballet, aiming to spread the gospel through the art of dance both within and beyond the church walls. As a classically trained ballerina, she has honed her skills under the esteemed guidance of ballet masters from the Dance Theatre of Harlem and more!

Alasia Matthews as Dancer/Energie

Alasia is a graduate of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts, in Psychology, from Spelman College. She is an active member of the Embassy City Dance Ministry where her passion for showcasing the creativity of God, through movement, is on full display as she choreographs and ministers.

Isabel Coke as Dancer/Energie

Isabel is delighted to be appearing in Embassy’s first production, The Destiny Experience. She graduated from Georgia State University with her BSE in Elementary Education and now works as a 2nd grade teacher in Gwinnett County. She has always been apart of performing arts whether dancing or singing at her current church New Bethel International and other conferences.

Charvae Nicely as Dancer/Energie

Charvae is excited to be participating in the Destiny Experience. She has been a Partner of Embassy City Church since 2019 and a member of Embassy City Dance since 2021. She grew up in and around theatre and production and wants to share that gift with the world. This will be her debut performance. She hopes everyone will experience walking in their Destiny!

WHO'S WHO

Lynette Bacon as Dancer/Energie

Lynette is happy to be performing again. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and is currently a dance teacher in Gwinnett County Public Schools. As a member of Uprising Dance Company (2021-2022) she performed at various festivals and dance events throughout the southeast. Lynette is very grateful to be back on stage.

Sierra Hillsman as Dancer/Energie

Sierra has been dancing since the age of 9 and has served multiple dance ministries across her career including New Dawn Restoration Center in Tampa, FL, All Nations Atlanta, and Embassy City Dance, where she currently serves as a leader and 2024 Dancer of the Year. As a dancer, she has experience in lyrical, modern, contemporary, hip-hop, and ballet.

Taryn Nelson as Dancer/Energie

Taryn has been dancing for over 17 years. She has studied tap, jazz, ballet, jazz funk, hip-hop, African and lyrical. She has choreographed pieces and designed performance sets for shows as a member of New Manchester High School FAME program. Taryn was also a competitive dancer for A.D. West Dance Company in Douglasville, GA for 13 years. She attends Middle Tennessee State.

Kaitlyn Montgomery as Dancer/Energie

Kaitlyn is honored to be partaking in the first production of the Destiny Experience. Previously she danced with A.D. West Dance Company for several years being a part of their Competition team. Kaitlyn is currently a junior attending Middle Tennessee State University pursuing a degree in Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Vander Jones as Dancer/Energie

Vander is 14 years old, and attends Kingdom Church international as his home church. Vander is an eighth grade honors student at Rome Middle school, where he participates in Grand Illusion, chorus, and track. You will always see him doing art, dancing, singing, and being humorous. Vander loves God & praying for others. His favorite motto to live by is 1 John 3:16-18.

WHO'S WHO

Kendall Riley as Dancer/Energie

Kendall recently graduated from Agnes Scott College, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and dance. Although this is her debut performance with Embassy City, Kendall has an extensive background in dance performance, having wrapped her most recent performance Spring Forward in April. She has had 19 years of dance training in modern, ballet, jazz, and tap.

Kelsea Camp as Dancer/Energie

Kelsea has been dancing since the age of two and has worked with many world-renowned choreographers. She has attended Debbie Allen’s Dance Intensive as well as Joffrey Ballet in New York. Kelsea has competed since the age of five and continued throughout high school. She currently attends Xavier University of Louisiana and is a member of the Golden Starlettes Dance Team.

Sarah-Ann Swaby as Dancer/Energie

Sarah could not be more excited to be a part of the Destiny Experience. Graduating from Georgia State University with a degree in Marketing, she has made academic achievements and continued her spiritual devotion to dance. For over a decade, she has joyously devoted herself to dancing in church, using movement as a form of worship and expression.

Kindle Twyman as Dancer/Energie

Kindle has been dancing for over 17 years. She has studied the styles of jazz, jazz funk, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, and lyrical. She began her journey in Douglasville, GA at A.D West Dance Company where she did competitive dance for seven years and is now a volunteer for the current students. Having been a part of previous dance groups she is excited about what's next.

WHO'S WHO

Courtney Crosson as Vocalist

Courtney “Coco” Crosson, hailing from Boaz, Alabama, and now residing in Huntsville, is deeply immersed in the realm of worship and fine arts as the Worship and Fine Arts Director at Convergence Worship Center under the leadership of Pastor Candy West, Senior Pastor. Beyond her role at CWC, Courtney has embarked on a journey as an Itinerant Prophetic Psalmist, using her music to proclaim the gospel. Her mission extends beyond mere performances; she aspires to cultivate worship teams and leaders, urging them to delve into the profound mysteries of God as they traverse alongside her on this divine expedition.

Ashley Danielle

as Vocalist

Ashley is a devoted psalmist advancing the Kingdom of God through music ministry. With a passion for leading worship, she has touched countless hearts with the transformative power of worship. Ashley is a key member of Embassy Worship at Embassy City Church and part of the Stellar-nominated group Fresh Start Worship, known for their song “Mentioned.”

Laurisa Guillaume as Vocalist

With an eagerness to serve people Laurisa graduated from The Illustrious Clark Atlanta University with a major in Criminal Justice Administration and is now pursuing her Master’s in Divinity at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Adulthood not limiting her love for the performing arts, as she has even in her postsecondary education continues to be an active member of Embassy Worship and Embassy City Dance.

Bridget Scott

as Vocalist

With a deep love for the craft, She is delighted to be a part of this experience. She has appeared as a background singer in the hit Broadway musicals "Ain't Misbehavin" and a dancer in "Purlie" with the department of Theatre at ECSU. She performed as a background vocalist for National Recording Artists such as Earnest Pugh, Todd Galberth, Lucinda Moore and Isabel Davis and more.

WHO'S WHO

Adolphus Scott as Vocalist

Introducing Adolphus “Scottie” Scott III, a dynamic vocalist and songwriter whose soulful performances and captivating lyrics have enraptured audiences nationwide. Scottie brings a unique blend of passion and authenticity to every song. His song performances have been featured on big screen movies (“Praise This” & “Substance short film” and TV film (“B.M.F.” & “The Chi”).

Anna Lonelle Pringle as Vocalist

Anna is a wife, mom, recording artist, and passionate worship pastor on a mission to empower and cultivate others in their worship leadership journey. Author of three inspiring books and dedicated to cultivating the beauty of worship in every heart.

Sy The Southern Yankee as Guest Artist

New York-born and Georgia-raised artist, he has used influences from the north and then south to deliver the most authentic, witty, yet grimy sound that impacts any listener’s intellect.With that said, he highlights topics that many artists aren’t willing to discuss. In 2022 Sy transitioned from secular music to Christian Hip-Hop music. Since then he has erased his past catalog and released his first official Christian Hip-Hop single titled "Tap In."

Braylon Travon as Guest Artist

Christian hip hop artist from a small town in Alabama who loves God and decided to help to change the world by being the difference. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in audio production so that he could push out quality music while also helping others to do the same. His versatility is evident with his ability to create hooks with soulful melodies with hip hop verses as lyrical as they come! His first album titled All In My Mind is a compilation of some of his many styles and experiences and every song glorifies God! Positivity is his weapon of choice as he presents his message!

CREW WHO'S WHO

Daniel Gates Set Design

Daniel is a gifted individual who loves working with his hands and is very passionate about bringing the vision of others to life.This production has pushed him spiritually, mentally and professionally.He's excited to contiue to discover greater levels of his purpose, calling, and destiny.

Jazmine Gates Costume Design

Jazmine is a creative with a passion for seeing the world from God’s point of view. She received her bachelor’s degree, in apparel studies and has participated in many fashions shows such as New York Fashion Week and NWA Fashion Week. This is her debut into costume design and she is excited to journey forward and answer the call of Destiny.

Assyria Enoch Head Makeup Artist

Assyria is an Atlanta-based MUA who believes in the transformative power of art. While she is a multidisciplinary artist, she focuses primarily on all things Professional (commercial/editorial), Production (tv/film), and Performance (theater). As the owner/founder of S.O.A.R. Cosmetics LLC and traveling MUA, Assyria has garnered 7+ years of experience in all things makeup.

Mailia Stokes Choreographer

Mailia Stokes grew up in Decatur, GA. She is the owner and director of Dancellence Training LLC. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and two German Shepherds.

Tonya McClure Choreographer

Elder Tonya McClure, an accomplished dancer and choreographer, is a native of Atlanta, began her dance education locally initially studying Ballet, Pointe, Tap and Jazz. Her range of dance was expanded to also include Modern and West African. She has studied with several renowned instructors and choreographers throughout the United States including The Alvin Ailey School.

CREW WHO'S WHO

Tonya Alston Choreographer

Tonya Alston is a native of Hampton,Virginia. She is the founder/ owner of Unified Movement Foundation. She enjoys spending time with her family,dancing and leading to inspire others.

Audio Visual Lights

Schobeck Silien

Kevin Christopher Sainmelus

Matt Edwards

Bob Boyd

Cole Smith

David Cummings Jr.

Drew Mitchell

The Producers Producers

Brittany D Williams, Christopher Williams, Tiffany Buckner, Fletina Smith, Patrice Meadows, Grace Rainey, Matthew Fuller, Jasmine Fuller

PHOTOS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to all of our Destiny Experience Volunteers who helped make this night a success. Special thanks to Jonathan McReynolds for hosting and the entire Embassy City Church community!

END NOTES

Notes from the director

Welcome! Welcome to a world of Revelation and Wonder… a World Purpose and Destiny! 10 years ago when the Lord Jesus gave me the concept of The Destiny Diagram I would have never thought that within that one concept was a multiverse of Authenticity. Over the years this diagram and concept has given millions of people language for their Calling.

The Destiny Experience is just the beginning. Tonight is the tip of the iceberg. Our heart is that these experiences would become common place in our culture. A place where high art is fused with science and spirituality until the participant is transformed. My goal is for this experience to one day be on broadway. My goal is for The Destiny Experience to have a residency in Las Vegas for the world to see! Our goal is to show the World a new genre of performance… Spiritual Entertainment! What if entertainment, education, and spirituality all collided in once immersive moment of inspiration? Welcome to The Destiny Experience!

Bryan Meadows