DUSABLE MUSEUM JULY 22, 2018

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1 DUSABLE MUSEUM JULY 22, 2018

2 CAST Young Michael Adult Michael Mom "Francis" Cricket Voice of Dad Grandmother/Voice of Ancestors Playwright/Director Choreographer Band Director Cast Members Production / Creative Orchestra Phillip Smith III Russell "Russoul" Pike Vallon Holcomb William Moleon Daryl Frazier Natasha Hartley Kerry Ann Frazier Lichelle "LaLa" Johnson Ken Davis Song List "Why" Written by J. Brandon Baggett Performed by Phillip Smith III "You Lift Me Up" Written by Russell Pike Performed by Russell Pike "Once More Chance" Written by Russell Pike Performed by Russell Pike "Born Vain" Written by Russell Pike Performed by Russell Pike "African Chant" Performed by Natasha Hartley

3 WHO'S WHO Phillip Smith III as Young Michael Phillip Smith III, a native of Sandusky, Ohio, is an outstanding 16 year-old actor and singer. He developend a strong love and passion for theatrical arts and chorus at a young age. Phillip is a praise and worship leader alongside his mother. Mr. Smith is a vetern of the stage starring in KISDs Fiddler on the Roof, KZFDs Losing Mama, Behind Closed Doors and Sunday Dinner. Russell "Russoul" Pike as Adult Michael Russell Pike, Jr., known as Russoul (russ Soul), fuses sensual, soulful vocals over deep, grooving dance tracks. His concepts of fantasy, love, hope, inspiration, reflection, and desire will grab the ear, inspire the mind, and move people internationally. Russoul began writing for the internationally renowned producer Mark Grant, where he penned the hit song entitled "Guessing Again" which was licensed and re-released by Defected Recordings. Russoul later collaborated with Cajmere/Green Velvet and continues to write and produce chart-topping singles on Beatport and Traxsource. Russoul has performed at the Jamaica Jazz Blues Festival in Montego Bay, opening for artists Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, LL COOL J, New Edition, Eryka Badu, Chaka Khan, Cameo, Frankie Beverly and Maze, and Sam Salter, to name a few. He also has performed for major events such as the Taste of Chicago ( ); the Winter Music Conference ( ) in South Beach, Miami. Vallon Holcomb as Mom "Francis" A native of Savannah, Georgia, Vallon Holcomb has a degree in Acting and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Vallon began acting at the age of 14 and professionally in Vallon has been featured in numerous stage plays, to include: Defacing Michael Jackson, Love and Lies, Sunday Dinner, Prodigal, and The leading role in Scrooge, and Tempest.

4 WHO'S WHO William Moleon as Cricket Will, as he is affectionally known, is a native Floridian and was raised in New York. A veteran of the stage, he has performed in Fannie Mae's Cafe, A Street Car Named Desire, Dirty Laundry, Let God make Him a Man, Tempest, Sunday Dinner and Behind Closed Doors. Will endeavors to create great relationships and to be a great role model. He loves to spend his time with family, writing music, sleeping and playing the drums. Daryl Frazier as Voice of Dad Daryl, a native of Winter Haven, Florida and owner of KZFrazier Drama, is a former pro football player and Army Captain. He is also the former host and radio personality of "Let's Talk Sports." Daryl is the Operational Manager and Logistics Coordinator for KZFrazier Drama. Natasha Hartley as Grandmother/Voice of Ancestors Natasha is a native of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She serves as the Director of Worship and Arts at Chrisitian House of Prayer in Killeen, Texas. She honorably seved her country for 23 years as a Career Counselor and retired as a Master Sergeant. Natasha has been singing and directing music for 23 years and has appeared in several stage plays to include: Sunday Dinner, Losing Mama, Prodigal and Behind Closed Doors. She also serves as the Musical Director for KZFrazier Drama. Ken Davis Band Director Leader of the Ken Davis Project and seen as a regular at The Quarry, Say Bienet and other locations, Ken joins this production with the experience of playing for thousands. He prides himself on presenting music with integerity and he never plays offensive or degrading music for his audiences. He has shared the stage with R. Kelly, Bernie Mack, Roy Ayres, Holly Maxwell and many others.

5 WHO'S WHO Kerry Ann Frazier Playwright/Director Kerry-Ann Frazier is the owner, playwright and director of KZFrazier Drama. She has been an actress, lyrical dancer and drama director for over twenty years in the community and church theatre. Kerry- Ann is also a national speaker and author. She utilizes her experiences as social worker to bring issues to light on stage; educating the community in family violence, child abuse, mental health concerns, and chronic poverty. Kerry-Ann has a Bachelor s degree from the University of Maryland with a focus in Education and Psychology, a Master s degree in Education, Training and Facilitation from the University of Phoenix and a Master s degree of Social Work from the University of Southern California. Kerry-Ann has written numerous orginal stage plays and performed in several productions throughout the nation, Alaska and Germany. She is also an award winning short film director. Lichelle "LaLa" Johnson Choreographer Lichelle LaLa Johnson, Chicago Native, choreographer and creator of the back-to-back dance productions Never Wave My Flag, is the founder of P.V.E. (Purpose, Vision, Empowerment) Dance Company. Lichelle s mother empowered her daughter to pursue dance at a very young age. Lichelle furthered her dance experiences by engaging in praise dance and choreography at churches, weddings, and other special events. She also was a member of Hillcrest High School Cheerleading team, G.M.O.P Mime Ministry, and Worship Our Savior Praise Dance Ministry. She has performed and studied under the direction of Kim Tyler (Endure Productions), Michelle Davis (United Faith Center Ministries International), Amaniyeah Payne (Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago) and Margaret Mahdi (Mahdi Theater Productions). She attended Columbia College Chicago and is currently studying under Elder Jaqueline Saunders (Miriam s Mission Ministries). Thank you CHICAGO! To an amazing cast and crew of professionals: THANK YOU! To your families - thank you for supporting your loved ones in this grand occassion. To the staff of the Dusable, thank you for your hospitality. To Michael Cox and Lynda Nash, thank you for being amazing collaboraters. Micheal Cox - BORN VAIN ART! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! KZFRAZIERDRAMA.COM INFO@KZFRAZIERDRAMA.COM

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