Believe (Playbill)

Hey Family,

Wow! I can’t BELIEVE this night is finally here!
Tonight, you’ll see a familiar story, told through a
modern day perspective. You’ll hear music that you
will love...and that will even make you dance. You’ll
see characters that you can relate to. And, you’ll
see performances that will truly touch your heart.

Working on this show as the Executive Producer has been amazing! I’ve
had the opportunity to work with a team of script writers, songwriters, cast,
singers, producers and musicians that brought this presentation to life. This
experience has challenged and stretched us all. When Pastor Battle and
Pastor Marshall presented the idea to have a Good Friday Experience I knew
exactly the direction this production should go. It was a huge undertaking in
a short amount of time, but I knew with the team we have at Zion we would
get it done. It is a familiar story to us all, but I must admit that every time I
read it, I hear or see something different that I never noticed before. That’s
the cool thing about God’s word. It never changes, but each time you read
it, it can reveal something new. Our hope is that tonight, you’ll see or hear
something that you’ve never seen or heard before from this incredible love
story.

This weekend, we celebrate the ultimate sacrifice which was made more
than 2,000 years ago by our Lord and Savior Jesus, Christ. I have to thank
the amazing cast, crew, band, singers, production team, Zion Church staff
and my family for the sacrifices they’ve made over the last several months
to help bring this play to life.

Now, are you ready to BELIEVE? LET’S GO!!

Joshua Davies

Joshua Davies
Executive Producer

Rollo and Keisha are a modern day couple navigating a crazy and sometimes
challenging world. Though they love each other, Keisha’s new found love for
the Lord has changed the dynamics of their relationship. Out of reverence
for God, she no longer wants to partake in the same worldly lifestyle she did
before she accepted Jesus into her life. She is on-fire for God and wants
Rollo to experience His Spirit. Rollo is skeptical of God and isn’t totally on-
board with Keisha’s new lifestyle.
As Keisha tries to show Rollo the joy of being filled with the spirit of Christ,
they embark on a path that all too much resembles Jesus’ journey to the
cross. They encounter several different people along the way that start to
change Rollo’s perception of God, but will he BELIEVE before it’s too late?

BELIEVE

ACT I

BELIEVE.................................................................................................................INTRO
Scene 1........................................................................................................STAY WOKE
Scene 2.......................................................................................JESUS & MA DUKES

“You’re Beautiful”
Scene 3........................................................................................BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

“Beautiful People”
Scene 4..................................................................................JESUS AND DISCIPLES
Scene 5..........................................................................................BIRTHDAY DINNER

“I Love God More”
Scene 6...............................................................................................BIG & HIS CREW
Scene 7.......................................................................................JUDAS & MARY MAG
Scene 8............................................................................................................CUPS UP

“Cups Up”
Scene 9...........................................................................................JUDAS’ BETRAYAL
Scene 10..............................................................................................JESUS’ ARREST
Scene 11.................................................................................I WANNA KNOW MORE

INTERMISSION

ACT II

Scene 12.................................................................................DEE HAS SOME NEWS
Scene 13..........................................................................................HEROD’S PALACE
Scene 14.....................................................................................PILATE’S QUARTERS
Scene 15.................................................................................................THE TORTURE
Scene 16.................................................................................................TWO THIEVES

“Remember Me”
Scene 17......................................................................................THE RESURRECTION

“It’s True”

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ROLLO – Jermaine Crawford

This Maryland native discovered his love for music in
church. His father, a retired musician turned music minister
surrounded Jermaine with music and performing arts from
birth. Jermaine began performing in numerous top-tier
musical theater productions at the tender age of five. Nearly
two decades later, the now 24 year-old has already worked
alongside some of the biggest names and brands in the
industry such as: James Franco, Joel Schumacher, Emma
Roberts, JJ Abrams, David Simon and Christopher Nolan.

KEISHA – Tara Yates-Reeves

Tara Lynn Yates-Reeves was born and raised in the
Washington, DC area. She has more than 10 years of
professional training in ballet, tap and jazz. She is an
actor and classically trained singer with a B.F.A. in
Music Theatre whose repertoire includes opera, music
theatre and vocal performance in classical music, jazz
and R&B. Tara currently resides in Maryland where she
is a Vocal General Music Teacher for Prince George’s
County Public Schools. Previous performances include Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
(Tacoomah); For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is
Enuf (Multicolored Woman); All The Man I Need (Raina Lewis); Standing On The Edge
(Artsy); A Change Is Coming Stage Play (Regina); Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre:
Show Boat; Oklahoma!; Seussical: The Musical; and White Christmas, Aida (Ensemble)

JESUS – Paul Morton

Paul Morton, also known as P. Anthony Morton is a worship
leader, songwriter, producer, and recording artist. He has
sung on various albums with national and international
recording artists, some of them personal friends and
mentors. His first appearance on stage was at age 15 on
the Bobby Jones gospel program which aired on BET. At
the age of 20, while serving in the United States Air Force,
P. Anthony accepted his call into the ministry. Since then
he has participated in several gospel stage plays in the
DMV area, and continues to work on his music career. In 2016, he joined the praise
and worship team at Zion Church at the Landover campus. He also faithfully serves at
Triumphant Baptist Church in Hyattsville, MD, and currently resides in Fort Washington,
MD with his wife and inherited daughter.

BIG – Alfred Duncan

Alfred Antonio Duncan is a widely sought-after radio host
and lead vocalist for a national touring band. Reared in Prince
George’s County, Maryland, Alfred has held several jobs at
several prestigious companies in the Washington, DC area in-
cluding IBM, Dewberry & Davis, and Verizon. He also worked
as a Promotional Assistant with WKYS 93.9. Alfred is known
across the country as “Alfred The MC”, the lead vocalist for
the band, Mambo Sauce. The band was nominated for a
Grammy in 2014 for a collaboration with international reggae artist, SOJA. In his spare
time, Alfred enjoys giving back to the youth, playing basketball, and spending time with
“his boys” – son, Blake, and nephew, Chauncey. He proudly lives by the motto, “work ain’t
hard”, and uses his music and the stage to encourage people everywhere to never stop
pursuing their dreams.

DANTE – Jordan Williams

Jordan Williams, is the former praise and worship leader
for the youth ministry known as MERGE. He is 19 years
old and works at Zion Church in the Xtreme Children’s
Church department. He also ministers the word of God
through Gospel Go-Go for many different bands.

DEE – Ricardo Humes

Ricardo Humes (a.k.a “Rick Debonaire”) was introduced to
entertainment at a young age. He participated in fashion
shows for Nordstrom, performed at numerous venues and al-
ways wanted to make people laugh. Though there are many
things he would like to pursue, his parents told him that he
needed to narrow his focus; so he decided to pursue model-
ing, music, and acting. With God, he believes he can grow the
generation with positivity.

JUDAS – Carlos Jordan

Carlos Jordan is a very funny and talented Christian Co-
median, who takes every day life troubles and turns them
into a heart full of happiness. The DC native has been en-
tertaining his family and friends since he has been able to
talk. Carlos studied theater in school and was in two produc-
tions his senior year, Ondine and a musical called A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He has been a
proud member of Zion Church since 2010. He has a beau-
tiful wife Kenshara Jordan who sings with Zion Praise & Worship team. He also has two
daughters Nevaeh and Nia Jordan who keep him up-to-date with all the latest trends.

MARY MAG – Letasia Leak

A DMV Native with a Masters in Teaching who passionately
serves special needs students, Letasia also serves on the
board of non-profit organizations, Pauperism Project, Inc.,
for the homeless and H.E.A.R. for women in need. Poet,
singer and published author, she recently added acting to
her repertoire, joining Solomon’s Word Theatre Initiative, a
non-profit performing arts theatre organization, and making
her debut in Zion Church’s new production, Believe.

MA DUKES –Thelma Carnegie

Thelma Carnegie, a native of Raleigh, N.C., began singing
and acting in church. Shirley Caesar, reigning queen of
Gospel was a family friend and inspiration to young Thelma.
Thelma performed in shows, musicals, and concerts such as
Amahl and the Night Visitors and Handel’s Messiah. Thelma
is married to Samuel Carnegie and they have four children,
one son-in-law, and two granddaughters who are the delight
of her life. Thelma is a Deaconess and choir member at Zion
Church.

TYRONE, THIEF #1. – Dr. Robert Evans

Dr. Robert Evans III has been a member of Zion Church for
over 10 years. He is a licensed professional counselor and a
doctor of psychology working in the field of criminal justice
and addictions. He loves his family, exercise, the arts, music,
painting and spoken word and he strives daily to show
others Jesus Christ through his actions.

TAYVON – Aaron Wilson

Aaron is a faithful servant leader who strives to give GOD
glory in everything that he does. He serves in and outside
of Zion Church in several capacities including small group
leader, missionary and board member for a non-profit.

PBEoToEkeRr& THE DOCTOR – Dr. Martin

Martin Booker is a Maryland native and Zion Church member
since 2006. While serving with Remnant Youth Ministry, he
met his wife Shannon. Martin is an alumnus of Bowie State
University and UCONN. Martin is a financial coach and
studying to become a Certified Financial Planner, which he
will attain by March 2018.

PILATE & BLIND MAN – Curtis Bass

Curtis is a husband to wonderful wife Chiara Law-Bass. He
has 3 children ages 17, 14, and 9. He coaches football as well
as track and field. He loves to fish, ride motorcycles, and
listen to reggae and gospel music. This will be his first time
actually performing and hopefully not his last. He thanks
all the family and friends for their support as well as Zion
Church for this opportunity.

HEROD – Willy Price II

Willie Mitchel Price II currently resides in Capitol Heights,
Maryland. He got his start singing with Metropolitan Baptist
Church Youth Choir and went on to sing with the Washington
Performing Arts Society. He has sung in numerous bands and
worked with numerous gospel artists including Richard Small-
wood, Phillip Carter, and Nolan Williams. Willie’s currently a
part of Zion Church’s Praise & Worship team. This is Willie’s
acting debut and he is excited that everyone is coming to see
how God is using him. His favorite bible quote is Galatians 6:9, “do not be weary in well
doing for in due season you will reap if you faint not.”

ADDITIONAL CAST

GRANDMA JOHNSON – IANTHA JONES
PERSONAL NURSE – JANICE HOLT
ADDICT QUEETA – NISHA SOLOMAN

BARABAS, OIL MAN & CROOKED COP

– KOSQUILLE JACKSON-SEALES

JOHN MATTHEW MAGIC
Jeremy Rogers James Bradley Charddonay Young

SLUG & GUARD # 1 RAY RAY KIKI
Sequan Spencer Terrance Herold Dominque
Bedminster

HEROD GIRL # 1 HEROD GIRL # 2 LUKE
Sheron LaSha Krysta Powell Terrance
Parker-McLeod



Christipher-James Faulk, DIRECTOR

CJ Faulk is a native of Maryland, born to the proud parents
of Dr. James & the late Naomi Faulk, Senior Pastors of the
New Life Church of God in Christ and the New Dimensions
Church of God In Christ (one church in two locations). CJ has
served many positions in various churches as Youth Director,
Youth and Young Adult Choir Director, Praise Team leader,
and President of the New Dimensions Radio and Telecast.

CJ, from a child has been engaged in the “theater” through school, church, and plays.
He is a graduate of Suitland High School of the Arts, and North Carolina School of the
Arts where he majored in Musical Theater and Vocal Production. He is also a graduate of
Morehouse College where he double majored in Psychology and Political Science with
a minor in Music.

He is not a stranger to television and the big screen as he has been a correspondent for
The National Syndicated Television broadcast “COGIC TODAY” on the Word Network,
Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”, “Daddy’s Little Girls”, and “House of Payne”.
CJ’s resume is overwhelming with musical, theatrical, film, and stage play credits such
as, Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls and Curtis Taylor Jr. also in Dreamgirls and Adre in Ain’t
Misbehavin to mention a few.

CJ is an anointed playwright with many national credits to his name. His passion and
love for writing and music has lead him down this journey of playwriting. His debut hit
gospel stage play, “A Different World” has won many souls for Christ in many states.
He endeavors to continue to share his creativity with more plays and short films in the
coming years.

“The Life of A Bishop’s Wife” is his latest production attracted over 5,000 people over
the past 2013-2014 seasons. CJ along with his production company CAK Productions
will launch into a different arena this summer as they produce a play based on the life of
Mahalia Jackson.

He is ecstatic about joining the Zion Church Praise & Worship team to produce the
production “Believe.”

CREDITS

PRODUCERS AUDIO TEAM WARDROBE
Joshua Davies Mike Watert Joy Oguntimein
Charles Brown Gregory Toatley Janae Manns
SCRIPT WRITERS Steven Harris MAKEUP
Devin Bridges Darrell Dargan Dyneisha Herbert-Felder
Margaret Jones Joseph Robinson Alonda McDuffie
Julie Olowe VIDEO PRODUCTION ZION DEAF MINISTRY
SONGWRITERS Melvin Witcher Felicia Johnson Akinmurele
Charles Brown Tony Barber Felicia Greer
Joshua Davies Charles Leftwich III Cherise Cole
Jarmone Davis Richard Jackson Leatha Sanders
Chris Leach PRODUCTION Tiffani Jackson
Brian Wilson COORDINATORS Monica Chavis
VOCALISTS Nsikan Edet GRAPHIC DESIGN
Susan Kellum Sheila Varner Stephen Fortune
Jarmone Davis LIGHTING SOCIAL MEDIA
LaShaun Martin Christopher Suggs MANAGEMENT
Latara Philpott LaShaun Martin
Alethia Felton PROPS & SET DESIGN ZION COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Smothers Julie Olowe TEAM
Precious Joubert Joy Oguntimein
Leah Leach Charrise Willis Proctor
Gionne Jones Magaret Jones
BAND Nsikan Edet
Chris Leach
Brian Wilson ZION DANCE MINISTRY
Joshua Davies Charisse Swann
Robert Herbert Kadia Givner
Kenny Kohlhaas ***Dancers

SPECIAL THANKS

A special thank you to all cast, crew, assistants, stage hands,
production team and other volunteers. Your labor of love is greatly

appreciated.

Many thanks to the staff of Friendly High School, for helping us to
make this a successful event.

Last but not least, a huge thank you to Pastor Battle and Zion Church.











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