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FESTIVAL WINNER
The Abortion Clause
by Mark V. Jones
Director: Raf Mauro
In a not so distant future where no parents have gone before, James and Mary have devised a fail-safe plan to move “slacker” son Thomas into action.
Cast: Jamiyon Parker, RCB, Teressa Taylor, Diane Sellers, Lamar Usher, Mack Miles
VOTED #2 AUDIENCE FAVORITE
Vote Here by Jeff Carter
Director: Diane Sellers
When John Crabbly, an African American teacher, goes to his local polling station to vote in the presidential election, he finds that nearly everything about the voting process has been oddly compromised.
VOTED #3 AUDIENCE FAVORITE
Transition by Peter Snoad
Director: Raf Mauro
Invited to a hotel room, Andy is greeted by a man who claims to be Walter, an old friend and colleague. But how can that be? Walter was white, and this man is black ... A 2009 Festival Favorite!
VOTED #4 AUDIENCE FAVORITE
Galveston by George Corbin
Director: Veronica Thompson
In August 1904, two desperate immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. find their dream threatened when their eligibility is questioned.
1969 by Barbara White Morgan
Director: Kim Harrington
Two revolutionaries, one woman and the police. An explosive cocktail.
Purchasing Power by Benjamin Marshall
Director: Nancy Cheryll Davis
A wealthy young black man enters a fancy boutique to buy the one commodity that will protect him in difficult, social encounters ... a white man.
When the Smoke Clears by Porcha Evans
Director: Mark V. Jones
What promised to be a memorable 21st birthday for Trinity Taylor turns into a memory she wasn't quite expecting.
Yea, Uh Huh by Sy Richardson
Director: Sarah A. Bauer
A young man meets a beautiful young woman on the beach and unwittingly experiences a strange and unexpected encounter. A 2007 Festival Favorite!
Your Haunted Heart & Me by Amani Starnes
Director: Nancy Cheryll Davis
Before Malia can begin a family of her own, she must confront the secrets and ghosts of the family she never knew.
Zombie Tale by David Lindsey
Director: Nancy Renee
1700 on a Caribbean island; old plantation country life, sandy beaches, wind swept palm trees, great ocean breeze, and oh yes – Zombies. May we book your stay?
Ensemble
Joseph Andrew - Brett Baker - Thomas Bell - Kenneth Steven Bernfeld - Roslyn Cohn - Kenny Cooper - Zoe Cotton - Barika A. Croom - Ray Dennis - Barbara A. Fisher - Kandace Janae - Mark V. Jones - Jackie Marriott - Mack Miles - Brandon Morales - Jaimyon Parker - Tien Pham - RCB - Bob Rodriguez - Raquel Rosser - Aries Sanders - Diane Sellers - Brittany Sinkler - Amani Starnes - Teressa Taylor - Veronice Thompson - Lamar Usher - Joahn Webb 0 Kenya Williams
Production
Nancy Cheryll Davis-Bellamy - Artistic Director/Producer
Nancy Renee - Producer/Director
Nathaniel Bellamy - Production Design/Producer
Veronica Thompson - Producer/Director
Mark V. Jones - Set/Director
Sarah A. Bauer - Production Stage Manager/Director
