Dare to Dream Festival
TGD Productions is proud to announce our first playwright festival, 'Dare to Dream' Play Festival, June 24, 2023, at Theatre 71, performing five new and exciting, One Act plays from five, emerging New York City playwrights: Marita A. McKee, ...Word to Ahmad, Marcus Harmon, The Dandiest Duo, Alan Stolzer, Visiting, Lori Goodman, Tribal Attire, Fran Handman, It’s a Dog’s Life.
Cast
Michael Green
Charmaine Elizabeth
Daysha J. Williams
Michael Green (Pastor) has received critical praise for his ongoing performance as Dr. King in Jeff Stetson’s “The Meeting” at the Schomburg Center in Harlem and venues across the Tri-State and Nationally. Other roles of note include Michael in Esther Armahs’ Savior at The Dwyer Cultural Center, Sam in “Blues for an Alabama Sky” (Our Plac
Michael Green (Pastor) has received critical praise for his ongoing performance as Dr. King in Jeff Stetson’s “The Meeting” at the Schomburg Center in Harlem and venues across the Tri-State and Nationally. Other roles of note include Michael in Esther Armahs’ Savior at The Dwyer Cultural Center, Sam in “Blues for an Alabama Sky” (Our Place Theatre-Boston), Reverend Ambrose in “A Lesson Before Dying” (New Repertory Theatre-Boston), and the Governor in “The Blacks” (Classical Theatre of Harlem-New York). As Producer/Director of Shades of Truth Theatre, Michael is committed to presenting a positive theatre that is both provocative and educational while illuminating the total Black Experience. He is currently a Teaching Artist for Medgar Evers College English Department’s “Re-envisioning Ourselves through Literature” founded by Dr. Brenda Greene
Daysha J. Williams
Charmaine Elizabeth
Daysha J. Williams
Daysha J Williams (Jamila) is an emerging stage and film actress, teaching artist and dancer. This Brooklyn Native studied devised theater through a classical eye at Clark University in Mass. Since discovering her passion, she has trained and performed at The National Theater of Scotland, Dartmouth College, University of Chicago, Mass Moc
Daysha J Williams (Jamila) is an emerging stage and film actress, teaching artist and dancer. This Brooklyn Native studied devised theater through a classical eye at Clark University in Mass. Since discovering her passion, she has trained and performed at The National Theater of Scotland, Dartmouth College, University of Chicago, Mass Moca, Stellar Adler & Netflix Studios. Daysha J Williams is currently touring with Step Show: The Musical & just began shooting the trailer for her first full length feature film, LUNA produced by Bonnie Dennis. She is delighted to join the production Jericho under Valerie Donaldson’s Eye. She is proud of continue her work off stage as a Plant Based Advocate with a Holistic Care Business & a Juice Company alongside her Fiancé Chef Don, Executive Chef of FlavaTown, LLC. Stay Tuned with Daysha J Williams also known as AsanaRa, The Juice Sister via website www.AsanaRa.Store and social media outlets @AsanaRa_ @AsanaRaHolisticCare_@AsanaSugar
Milton Lyles
Charmaine Elizabeth
Charmaine Elizabeth
Milton Lyles (Theo) is thrilled to work with Two Good Dogs Productions in this run of JERICHO. Milton first worked with our visionary Director, Valerie Donaldson, and Cabrini Green’s Pastor during a Shades of Truth Theatre production of THE DAY HARLEM SAVED DR. KING, Written & Directed by Michael Green. Other NYC projects include: Adrienn
Milton Lyles (Theo) is thrilled to work with Two Good Dogs Productions in this run of JERICHO. Milton first worked with our visionary Director, Valerie Donaldson, and Cabrini Green’s Pastor during a Shades of Truth Theatre production of THE DAY HARLEM SAVED DR. KING, Written & Directed by Michael Green. Other NYC projects include: Adrienne Kennedy’s SHE TALKS TO BEETHOVEN, Directed by Keenan Tyler Oliphant; A SKATE PLAY, Conceived & Directed by Noelle Ghoussaini; WITH ALL GOOD INTENTIONS, Directed by Julie Rhee & Written by Anthony Roesch; and an Afrikan Women’s Repertory Theatre production of IMANI, Written and Directed by the late great Vivian Bonnie Wright. This wouldn’t be possible without strong loving communities dedicated to storytelling. Thank you for your willingness to invite us to share space with you. Love you Mom. www.MiltonLyles.com
Charmaine Elizabeth
Charmaine Elizabeth
Charmaine Elizabeth
Charmaine Elizabeth (Candis) is a young and eccentric upcoming Meisner trained actress making her off-Broadway debut in Susan Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize winning play In the Blood (2016). Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she was last seen performing at the Triad Theater with the Corner2Stage Theatre Company in their 2021 production of
Charmaine Elizabeth (Candis) is a young and eccentric upcoming Meisner trained actress making her off-Broadway debut in Susan Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize winning play In the Blood (2016). Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she was last seen performing at the Triad Theater with the Corner2Stage Theatre Company in their 2021 production of “Happy Anniversary.” She has since gone on to star in the most renowned and acclaimed plays including Alfred Jarry’s UBU ROI. Adrienne Kennedy’s The Owl Answers and William Shakespeare’ Hamlet. For now, Charmaine would love to thank her friends, family, and teachers for their constant support and admiration.
Cast
Chris Clark
Chris Clark
Chris Clark
Chris Clark he/him (Policeman) is proud to help bring this story to life. Chris is a New York based actor who has trained with many amazing teachers including James Price, Anthony Meindl and Larry Moss. Chris is excited to be back on stage since before the pandemic. Love to all his friends, teachers, and family that support him along the way. IG: chrisclarkactor, Website: www.chrisaclarkactor.com
Kassi Kole
Chris Clark
Chris Clark
Kassi Kole (Queen Fia) is a native New Yorker who made her acting debut as "Reedie" in a "Cry For Help" directed by Cheri McClurkin. Leading roles include Magdalena in "A Road to Salvation", directed by Neskin Weche as well as Ms. Jenkins in "A Case for Roni Jenkins" directed by Victoria Estever, she was also seen in "The Defiled Bed 2"
Kassi Kole (Queen Fia) is a native New Yorker who made her acting debut as "Reedie" in a "Cry For Help" directed by Cheri McClurkin. Leading roles include Magdalena in "A Road to Salvation", directed by Neskin Weche as well as Ms. Jenkins in "A Case for Roni Jenkins" directed by Victoria Estever, she was also seen in "The Defiled Bed 2" for Trevi Pershay Productions. Kassi participated in the web series "A Placebo Heart" directed and produced by Rodney Ferrer. She assisted in casting and is very pleased to have a person with a hearing disorder added to the cast. Kassi also has experience as a Production Manager. She has trained in the Meisner Technique at The Acting Studio, Inc. with James Price. She has also worked with Ms. Tasha Smith at TSAW. Kassi would like to shout out everyone involved in this production and all of her family and friends who have supported her journey.
Cara
Chris Clark
Cara
Cara Jaye (Forewoman) is a professional actor and musician. She received her BA in Jazz Performance from University of Maryland Baltimore County. She studied Meisner Technique at The Acting Studio - New York, where she is a member of their Chelsea Repertory and Lab. She is thrilled to be returning to the stage in “Jericho.” TV: True Conviction, For My Man. Socials: @carajayebird
Creative TeaM
Anthony Roesch
Valerie Donaldson
Valerie Donaldson
Anthony Roesch (Playwright) with recent plays include Finalist for Two Good Dogs, Strawberry One Act Festival; Bridges and Overpasses and With All Good Intentions, both performed at Chelsea Rep/Theater 54; and Brand Truth performed at Play and Pizza. Anthony is also a fiction writer and has published stories in Tampa Review, Euphemism, an
Anthony Roesch (Playwright) with recent plays include Finalist for Two Good Dogs, Strawberry One Act Festival; Bridges and Overpasses and With All Good Intentions, both performed at Chelsea Rep/Theater 54; and Brand Truth performed at Play and Pizza. Anthony is also a fiction writer and has published stories in Tampa Review, Euphemism, and Inkwell and has been a Top-25 finalist in Glimmer Train’s Fiction Open and Very Short Story Competitions.
Valerie Donaldson
Valerie Donaldson
Valerie Donaldson
Valerie Donaldson (Director) is a director, creative director, playwright, and an actor, Valerie's work includes: (1209 Productions, Black Spectrum Theatre, Chelsea Rep,); director (Lehman College, Chelsea Rep, Black Spectrum Theatre, The Triad); and company stage manager for Shades of Truth Theater. Valerie was last seen as Old Woman in
Valerie Donaldson (Director) is a director, creative director, playwright, and an actor, Valerie's work includes: (1209 Productions, Black Spectrum Theatre, Chelsea Rep,); director (Lehman College, Chelsea Rep, Black Spectrum Theatre, The Triad); and company stage manager for Shades of Truth Theater. Valerie was last seen as Old Woman in Two Good Dogs, and Det. Berg in the You are Not Alone Theatre festival at the Tank, NYC. Valerie is also the director emeritus of the Tragedy of Tupac or Who Shot Me? She was "Best Actress Finalist for Two Good Dogs, Strawberry One Act Festival."
Marcus A. McKoy
Valerie Donaldson
Marcus A. McKoy
Marcus A. McKoy (Stage Manager) is an actor turned Stage Manager. McKoy is most notably recognized for his work with The Negro Ensemble Company and Black Spectrum Theatre. McKoy returned to the world of theatre as an actor, training at the New Federal Theatre, but fell in love with playing the key role of stage manager through his work wi
Marcus A. McKoy (Stage Manager) is an actor turned Stage Manager. McKoy is most notably recognized for his work with The Negro Ensemble Company and Black Spectrum Theatre. McKoy returned to the world of theatre as an actor, training at the New Federal Theatre, but fell in love with playing the key role of stage manager through his work with The Negro Ensemble Company. Marcus was born and raised in Gravesend New York.