CREATORS
ANTHONY J. DIXON
Playwright, Composer, Lyricist
Musical Director
Anthony J. Dixon, former bass player, vocalist and songwriter for “NU-MATERYAL” on the Inner Circle Record Label in the early 90s, has produced commercial jingles for Cable TV, written and recorded songs. In addition, he produced concerts in support of new artists in collaboration with then partner, the great Saxophonist Curtis Bailey under the production name of “Curtone The Final Word.”
Dixon was sparked by the desire to chronicle a young woman’s evolving journey and challenges faced while maneuvering through life with modern media influences. He recorded how ultimately she makes her choices. Anthony called upon friend Sandra Barnes and held meetings with women of all ages for their perspectives. From there, “Futurology” the musical was born.
Anthony learned about the world of theater by working on projects with his cousin and award winning playwright and author, Paul Carter Harrison, in addition to Woodie King Jr., and Herman D. Farrell III HBOs Boycott and many others. Born into a family of artists, Dixon’s inspiration was his Grandmother, Glady’ce Dejesus, a pioneer Rhythm & Blues songwriter with Décca Records. Her works have been recorded by Lionel Hampton, Louis Jordan and Dinah Washington to name a few. Currently, Anthony is a Recruiter for the Coca-Cola Refreshment Company.
Dixon feels that the aim of this work Futurology the Musical is to create an everlasting art that will entertain, resonate and continue to be told for the benefit of us all for generations to come.
Futurology the Musical A Paper to Pen Production
Playwright, Composer, Lyricist
Musical Director
Anthony J. Dixon, former bass player, vocalist and songwriter for “NU-MATERYAL” on the Inner Circle Record Label in the early 90s, has produced commercial jingles for Cable TV, written and recorded songs. In addition, he produced concerts in support of new artists in collaboration with then partner, the great Saxophonist Curtis Bailey under the production name of “Curtone The Final Word.”
Dixon was sparked by the desire to chronicle a young woman’s evolving journey and challenges faced while maneuvering through life with modern media influences. He recorded how ultimately she makes her choices. Anthony called upon friend Sandra Barnes and held meetings with women of all ages for their perspectives. From there, “Futurology” the musical was born.
Anthony learned about the world of theater by working on projects with his cousin and award winning playwright and author, Paul Carter Harrison, in addition to Woodie King Jr., and Herman D. Farrell III HBOs Boycott and many others. Born into a family of artists, Dixon’s inspiration was his Grandmother, Glady’ce Dejesus, a pioneer Rhythm & Blues songwriter with Décca Records. Her works have been recorded by Lionel Hampton, Louis Jordan and Dinah Washington to name a few. Currently, Anthony is a Recruiter for the Coca-Cola Refreshment Company.
Dixon feels that the aim of this work Futurology the Musical is to create an everlasting art that will entertain, resonate and continue to be told for the benefit of us all for generations to come.
Futurology the Musical A Paper to Pen Production
SANDRA BARNES
Playwright
Sandra Barnes’ journey in musical theatre began when she trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy over 20 years ago. There, she studied acting, singing, dance and some directing. After leaving school she performed in various plays and musicals in New York City including, "Love vs. Death...the Final Battle”, an Off - Broadway musical at Symphony Space.
Due to the dearth of good material for black actresses, Barnes soon began writing her own material. Those efforts paid off when "Lionheart", her first effort, was produced at the Riant Theatre, which involved a fictional characterization of the effects that the Rodney King incident had on his wife.
A watershed moment in her life and career, which lead to the genesis of “Futurology” began when Barnes met Tony Dixon, her creative partner of this marvelous piece. After spending many hours talking, dreaming and writing, together they developed “Futurology,” which speaks to their dreams for the future for young brothers and sisters. After having had many readings and a few productions of the piece, it has evolved into something of which she is proud. Sandra Barnes’ “hope is that Futurology the Musical will be seen all over the United States and the world so that it might bring a message of hope and inspiration”.
Playwright
Sandra Barnes’ journey in musical theatre began when she trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy over 20 years ago. There, she studied acting, singing, dance and some directing. After leaving school she performed in various plays and musicals in New York City including, "Love vs. Death...the Final Battle”, an Off - Broadway musical at Symphony Space.
Due to the dearth of good material for black actresses, Barnes soon began writing her own material. Those efforts paid off when "Lionheart", her first effort, was produced at the Riant Theatre, which involved a fictional characterization of the effects that the Rodney King incident had on his wife.
A watershed moment in her life and career, which lead to the genesis of “Futurology” began when Barnes met Tony Dixon, her creative partner of this marvelous piece. After spending many hours talking, dreaming and writing, together they developed “Futurology,” which speaks to their dreams for the future for young brothers and sisters. After having had many readings and a few productions of the piece, it has evolved into something of which she is proud. Sandra Barnes’ “hope is that Futurology the Musical will be seen all over the United States and the world so that it might bring a message of hope and inspiration”.
2014-2015 Creative Team
JOSE IMAGINATION (Director)
One persistent imaginative son of a loving woman!
One persistent imaginative son of a loving woman!
NUBIA QUELE SANTOS
Choreographer/Dancer
Nubia Quele Santos is a dancer/choreographer, actress and philanthropist born in Minas Gerais, Brazil and raised in Sydney, Australia since the age of 6. She has a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Technology, Sydney and completed an acting conservatory program in New York, where she has resided since 2011.
A well-rounded performer with over 20 years of experience, Nubia is accomplished in traditional dance styles as well as Bollywood, Brazilian Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Hip-Hop and Caribbean dance. Her accomplishments include being a lead dancer for ‘Le Ballet Rock Tour’, associate choreographer for the New York Off-Broadway musical ‘RIO the Musical’, as well as lead dancer and choreographer for Australia’s premier Brazilian dance group ‘Rhythm Brazil’. She has performed in many of Australia’s and New York’s leading entertainment venues, to include SOBs, Webster Hall, Stage 48 and Apollo Theater. Nubia has taught and choreographed at Hills Dance Factory, Planet Dance and Battery Dance Company. Nubia was also Top 40 on hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance (Australia). She is the founder and director of Casa Brazilia, a NYC based Brazilian entertainment company.
The same passion that Brazilians share for their soccer, Nubia has for her performance art. Whether on stage or in front of the camera, Nubia’s vibrant and colorful personality always shines through. Her acting credits include film and stage productions, such as the Off Broadway plays ‘OY!’ and ‘Black Latina’, and the movies ‘Nowhere to Run’ and ‘Me, Myself I’. She has had roles on the TV show ‘Deadly Women’. She has appeared in various commercials inlcuding Kodak, Virgin Blue Airline and Milana Bra. She can be currently seen in commercials for Indeed, Staples and Carmax.
Choreographer/Dancer
Nubia Quele Santos is a dancer/choreographer, actress and philanthropist born in Minas Gerais, Brazil and raised in Sydney, Australia since the age of 6. She has a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Technology, Sydney and completed an acting conservatory program in New York, where she has resided since 2011.
A well-rounded performer with over 20 years of experience, Nubia is accomplished in traditional dance styles as well as Bollywood, Brazilian Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Hip-Hop and Caribbean dance. Her accomplishments include being a lead dancer for ‘Le Ballet Rock Tour’, associate choreographer for the New York Off-Broadway musical ‘RIO the Musical’, as well as lead dancer and choreographer for Australia’s premier Brazilian dance group ‘Rhythm Brazil’. She has performed in many of Australia’s and New York’s leading entertainment venues, to include SOBs, Webster Hall, Stage 48 and Apollo Theater. Nubia has taught and choreographed at Hills Dance Factory, Planet Dance and Battery Dance Company. Nubia was also Top 40 on hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance (Australia). She is the founder and director of Casa Brazilia, a NYC based Brazilian entertainment company.
The same passion that Brazilians share for their soccer, Nubia has for her performance art. Whether on stage or in front of the camera, Nubia’s vibrant and colorful personality always shines through. Her acting credits include film and stage productions, such as the Off Broadway plays ‘OY!’ and ‘Black Latina’, and the movies ‘Nowhere to Run’ and ‘Me, Myself I’. She has had roles on the TV show ‘Deadly Women’. She has appeared in various commercials inlcuding Kodak, Virgin Blue Airline and Milana Bra. She can be currently seen in commercials for Indeed, Staples and Carmax.
CURTIS BAILEY
Musical Soloist
This Notorious New Yorker got his professional start with the late great band leader Sun‐Ra while still in high school, with the honor of sitting in the same section with legendary saxophonist Marshal Allen and John Gilmore. Curtis attended the College at Old Westbury majoring in Music and a minor in Business. Curtis was picked up by Warner Reprise rap group Unity 2; a Hip Hop, Ska, Dance, Funk band with a banging DJ. Unity 2 was a recording and tour band that opened for such acts like Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Shine head, Maxie Priest etc. Curtis along with manager Ralph Davis of R.I.D.E. Promotions and a talented singer/ songwriter Tony Dixon, founded The Final Word Productions. This was a full production house that wrote for many new artists and produced showcases. Curtis then had the pleasure of becoming the Musical Director for an off-Broadway play Tomorrow written and directed by Tellin Tales founder T‐Renee. In 1997, Curtis also put out his debut CD Daddy’s Got A Deal which put him back into the tour arena and won him the Top Dog spot of Harlem Chamber Of Commerce’s “Harlem Week Talent Search”. He began to open for acts like Ray Goodman and Brown, Chuck Jackson, Freddy Jackson and Millie Jackson.
www.ElectroBangMusic.com TimeToMakeNoise@hotmail.com
Musical Soloist
This Notorious New Yorker got his professional start with the late great band leader Sun‐Ra while still in high school, with the honor of sitting in the same section with legendary saxophonist Marshal Allen and John Gilmore. Curtis attended the College at Old Westbury majoring in Music and a minor in Business. Curtis was picked up by Warner Reprise rap group Unity 2; a Hip Hop, Ska, Dance, Funk band with a banging DJ. Unity 2 was a recording and tour band that opened for such acts like Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Shine head, Maxie Priest etc. Curtis along with manager Ralph Davis of R.I.D.E. Promotions and a talented singer/ songwriter Tony Dixon, founded The Final Word Productions. This was a full production house that wrote for many new artists and produced showcases. Curtis then had the pleasure of becoming the Musical Director for an off-Broadway play Tomorrow written and directed by Tellin Tales founder T‐Renee. In 1997, Curtis also put out his debut CD Daddy’s Got A Deal which put him back into the tour arena and won him the Top Dog spot of Harlem Chamber Of Commerce’s “Harlem Week Talent Search”. He began to open for acts like Ray Goodman and Brown, Chuck Jackson, Freddy Jackson and Millie Jackson.
www.ElectroBangMusic.com TimeToMakeNoise@hotmail.com
HILLARY HAWKINS
Casting Director
Hillary Hawkins is thrilled to be Casting Director! Previous casting credits include “Jaded The Musical” (UNFringed Festival, DC Black Theatre Festival, Scratch Night at Theatre for the New City.) One of the lead actors received Honorable Mention Best Actress award! Hillary is also Casting Director/Producer of “Stuck For A Reason” (2015 Winter Film Awards Official Selection), "A Pill For Two" (2015 Northeast Film Festival Official Selection) and “Sherri’s Black Sin,” (based on the play "Sherri" developed in the Women's Work Project & produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company.) Special thanks Anthony J. Dixon for the opportunity to cast the one and only FUTUROLOGY THE MUSICAL! You’re in for a treat! For more on Hillary, please visit: www.HillaryHawkins.com
Casting Director
Hillary Hawkins is thrilled to be Casting Director! Previous casting credits include “Jaded The Musical” (UNFringed Festival, DC Black Theatre Festival, Scratch Night at Theatre for the New City.) One of the lead actors received Honorable Mention Best Actress award! Hillary is also Casting Director/Producer of “Stuck For A Reason” (2015 Winter Film Awards Official Selection), "A Pill For Two" (2015 Northeast Film Festival Official Selection) and “Sherri’s Black Sin,” (based on the play "Sherri" developed in the Women's Work Project & produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company.) Special thanks Anthony J. Dixon for the opportunity to cast the one and only FUTUROLOGY THE MUSICAL! You’re in for a treat! For more on Hillary, please visit: www.HillaryHawkins.com
JAK PRINCE
Stage Manager
Jak made his stage debut at age 6 playing the elephant king in the first grade play. Since then he has been involved with theater either as an actor, director, designer and educator. Prior credits include “Donkey” (Rising Sun Performance Co. Award for Outstanding Set Design, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity) ”Hotel Suite” (Rising Sun Performance Co-Designer and Technical Director) ”Space Captain-Captain of Space” (No Tea Productions-Design Team) “The Kentucky Goblin Siege” (No Tea Productions – scenic design) “The Last Supper” Scenic design- Rising Sun Performance Co,) “Uncle Nicky” (Lighting design – Theatre on Five), Vital Signs 8 (Lighting – Vital Theatre Co.), Animals R’ Us (Lighting design – P.A.C.T.) Richard III (Lighting design – Frog & Peach Theatre Co.), “As You Like It” Much Ado About Nothing” (Scenic & Lighting design, Frog & Peach Theatre Co.), N.Y. Innovative Theatre Awards , (Production Stage Manager) “I Married Wyatt Earp” (Prospect Theatre Co-Technical Director) Currently the Technical Director of the Rising Sun Performance Co he is also a certified teacher of theatre and has worked at high schools in New York and New Jersey as a director and designer. His students have named him the Who’s Who among America’s Teacher’s three times. His daughter, Danielle, is an animal trainer in Austin, Texas.
Stage Manager
Jak made his stage debut at age 6 playing the elephant king in the first grade play. Since then he has been involved with theater either as an actor, director, designer and educator. Prior credits include “Donkey” (Rising Sun Performance Co. Award for Outstanding Set Design, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity) ”Hotel Suite” (Rising Sun Performance Co-Designer and Technical Director) ”Space Captain-Captain of Space” (No Tea Productions-Design Team) “The Kentucky Goblin Siege” (No Tea Productions – scenic design) “The Last Supper” Scenic design- Rising Sun Performance Co,) “Uncle Nicky” (Lighting design – Theatre on Five), Vital Signs 8 (Lighting – Vital Theatre Co.), Animals R’ Us (Lighting design – P.A.C.T.) Richard III (Lighting design – Frog & Peach Theatre Co.), “As You Like It” Much Ado About Nothing” (Scenic & Lighting design, Frog & Peach Theatre Co.), N.Y. Innovative Theatre Awards , (Production Stage Manager) “I Married Wyatt Earp” (Prospect Theatre Co-Technical Director) Currently the Technical Director of the Rising Sun Performance Co he is also a certified teacher of theatre and has worked at high schools in New York and New Jersey as a director and designer. His students have named him the Who’s Who among America’s Teacher’s three times. His daughter, Danielle, is an animal trainer in Austin, Texas.
STEPHANIE GLOVER MCGEE
Artistic Designer
Stephanie Glover McGee is an Image Consultant, Makeup / Hair Artist, Educator and Fine Artist. Her background comes from the performing arts, as a dancer, singer and actress.A 4 time Emmy Award winner and 8 time Emmy Award Nominee for “Outstanding Achievement for Makeup in a Drama series”, Stephanie received a BFA Degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree) from Howard University and is a member of IATSE Local 798 (makeup artist union).
As an educator, Stephanie taught in the Newark, NJ and Washington DC public school systems. She also has had the honor of being a lecturer for The White House XChange on Goal Achievement.
In the capacity of Image Consultant her clients are many. They are corporate, judicial, political and come from the world of entertainment.
Stephanie's resume is extensive in Film, Television, Broadway, Video and Print.
Her credits include: HBO Boardwalk Empire, As The World Turns, The Today Show, Face the Nation, 60 Minutes, Dateline, 48 Hours, MSNBC, Violet and Daisy, Shaft, Riding in Cars with Boys, Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Having Our Say (Broadway) Stephanie believes in infinite potential…therefore Faith Creates Miracles
Artistic Designer
Stephanie Glover McGee is an Image Consultant, Makeup / Hair Artist, Educator and Fine Artist. Her background comes from the performing arts, as a dancer, singer and actress.A 4 time Emmy Award winner and 8 time Emmy Award Nominee for “Outstanding Achievement for Makeup in a Drama series”, Stephanie received a BFA Degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree) from Howard University and is a member of IATSE Local 798 (makeup artist union).
As an educator, Stephanie taught in the Newark, NJ and Washington DC public school systems. She also has had the honor of being a lecturer for The White House XChange on Goal Achievement.
In the capacity of Image Consultant her clients are many. They are corporate, judicial, political and come from the world of entertainment.
Stephanie's resume is extensive in Film, Television, Broadway, Video and Print.
Her credits include: HBO Boardwalk Empire, As The World Turns, The Today Show, Face the Nation, 60 Minutes, Dateline, 48 Hours, MSNBC, Violet and Daisy, Shaft, Riding in Cars with Boys, Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Having Our Say (Broadway) Stephanie believes in infinite potential…therefore Faith Creates Miracles
ABINA BLACKMORE
Fashion Coordinator/Designer
Abina came to Brooklyn New York as a child from Guyana in 1980. She has a love for anything that allows her to use her hands and be creative. As a graduate of Art and design high school, she went on to attend Fashion Institute of Technology for fashion design and fashion illustration, while finishing a year scholarship at Alvin Ailey school of dance. Sculpting painting drawing and jewelry making are a few of the mediums that She likes to work with. Abina is presently a teaching artist in Brooklyn and Queens. Costume/fashion design is one of the classes she is teaching to young aspiring designers. She enjoys teaching children of all ages it allows her to apply all her talents from arts and crafts to illustration based on age and or skill level. Everything Abina creates is based on her experiences, the things she loves and the things that move her.
Fashion Coordinator/Designer
Abina came to Brooklyn New York as a child from Guyana in 1980. She has a love for anything that allows her to use her hands and be creative. As a graduate of Art and design high school, she went on to attend Fashion Institute of Technology for fashion design and fashion illustration, while finishing a year scholarship at Alvin Ailey school of dance. Sculpting painting drawing and jewelry making are a few of the mediums that She likes to work with. Abina is presently a teaching artist in Brooklyn and Queens. Costume/fashion design is one of the classes she is teaching to young aspiring designers. She enjoys teaching children of all ages it allows her to apply all her talents from arts and crafts to illustration based on age and or skill level. Everything Abina creates is based on her experiences, the things she loves and the things that move her.
Zewditu “Ziggy” Mulugeta
Hair Stylist & Design
Ziggy fondly remembers growing up with her extended “male” family household where her hair often looked like a disaster. Lopsided pony tails and an untamed mane were the norm and certainly didn't suit her together look and personality that even at a young age she strived for. She quickly learned at the age of seven that if she wanted to look good she had to take matters into her own hands. Here began Ziggy's journey into the world of hair. By age 10, Ziggy had a following of family and friends willing to pay affordable amounts for Ziggy to braid their hair. Quickly, Ziggy became known as the braid master. If you could imagine a style, she could design and produce it for you.
At age 13, Ziggy was given her first professional opportunity in a hair salon. As a young girl this was an exciting and unexpected opportunity. She describes getting a "high" from making people feel good about their appearance. Through hair design, color and cuts, Ziggy learned how to create an outer beauty that reflected her clients’ inner beauty. She later developed make-up artistry which further developed her as a hair and make-up artist extraordinaire.
Ziggy has had the opportunity to learn at various hair salons that have supported her growth as a hair artist. Today she is the founder and stylist at Ziggy Artistry a beautiful hair salon located in New City New York. Whether you’re looking for a polished look for that fabulous event, need a new style for work or just want good quality hair care, Ziggy can provide that for you and more.
Hair Stylist & Design
Ziggy fondly remembers growing up with her extended “male” family household where her hair often looked like a disaster. Lopsided pony tails and an untamed mane were the norm and certainly didn't suit her together look and personality that even at a young age she strived for. She quickly learned at the age of seven that if she wanted to look good she had to take matters into her own hands. Here began Ziggy's journey into the world of hair. By age 10, Ziggy had a following of family and friends willing to pay affordable amounts for Ziggy to braid their hair. Quickly, Ziggy became known as the braid master. If you could imagine a style, she could design and produce it for you.
At age 13, Ziggy was given her first professional opportunity in a hair salon. As a young girl this was an exciting and unexpected opportunity. She describes getting a "high" from making people feel good about their appearance. Through hair design, color and cuts, Ziggy learned how to create an outer beauty that reflected her clients’ inner beauty. She later developed make-up artistry which further developed her as a hair and make-up artist extraordinaire.
Ziggy has had the opportunity to learn at various hair salons that have supported her growth as a hair artist. Today she is the founder and stylist at Ziggy Artistry a beautiful hair salon located in New City New York. Whether you’re looking for a polished look for that fabulous event, need a new style for work or just want good quality hair care, Ziggy can provide that for you and more.
DANESE SMALLS
Costume Designer
Danese Smalls Brooklyn native has always had a passion for the arts. From designing her daughters baby clothes in the 80's to sculpting "Yo Pins" in the 90's this artistic Goddess has definitely made indelible statements. She has over 25 years experience as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for some of Broadway's riviting plays. Off broadway has earned an opportunity with Danese such as Jazz Ala Carte at the Apollo theater, The Metropolitan Opera and The American Ballet Theater. She's toured around the world as Wardrobe Supervisor in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam as well as toured with Tyler Perry's play in "Why Did I Get Married." Over the past 30 years God has anointed Danese to paint, design, and sculpt jewelry for some of this industries leading entertainers such as: Mary Alice, Lawrence Fishburn, Jessie Norman, Milos & Martina Forman to name a few. For the past 8 years Danese's main focus has been creating jewelry that illuminates the wearers inner beauty. Each piece is hand crafted to perfection comprised of vintage beads and glass and are one of a kind. Many have expressed a feeling of healing and happiness when wearing an exclusive piece by Danese. September 2012 Danese's jewelry walked down the runway during fashion week at the Edwin D'Angelo's fashion show.
Costume Designer
Danese Smalls Brooklyn native has always had a passion for the arts. From designing her daughters baby clothes in the 80's to sculpting "Yo Pins" in the 90's this artistic Goddess has definitely made indelible statements. She has over 25 years experience as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for some of Broadway's riviting plays. Off broadway has earned an opportunity with Danese such as Jazz Ala Carte at the Apollo theater, The Metropolitan Opera and The American Ballet Theater. She's toured around the world as Wardrobe Supervisor in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam as well as toured with Tyler Perry's play in "Why Did I Get Married." Over the past 30 years God has anointed Danese to paint, design, and sculpt jewelry for some of this industries leading entertainers such as: Mary Alice, Lawrence Fishburn, Jessie Norman, Milos & Martina Forman to name a few. For the past 8 years Danese's main focus has been creating jewelry that illuminates the wearers inner beauty. Each piece is hand crafted to perfection comprised of vintage beads and glass and are one of a kind. Many have expressed a feeling of healing and happiness when wearing an exclusive piece by Danese. September 2012 Danese's jewelry walked down the runway during fashion week at the Edwin D'Angelo's fashion show.
DAVID BROOKS
Production Associate
(d) (v) brooks is a freelance/independent audio/visual tech. for several cultural arts organizations throughout the New York City Tri-state areas. He is also a mentor and tutor for several youth organizations in NYC, which targets L/G/Bi/T/Q Youths. David, recently made his debut as an author of the a choreopoem, entitled: Blackpoemology . . .
Production Associate
(d) (v) brooks is a freelance/independent audio/visual tech. for several cultural arts organizations throughout the New York City Tri-state areas. He is also a mentor and tutor for several youth organizations in NYC, which targets L/G/Bi/T/Q Youths. David, recently made his debut as an author of the a choreopoem, entitled: Blackpoemology . . .
LINDA S. COFER HAWKINS
Executive Producer
As CEO of Paper to Pen Production, LLC, Linda Cofer-Hawkins, has been involved with the entertainment industry and the management of talent for the last twenty years, and is thrilled to produce “FUTUROLOGY the Musical”. Her vast background includes being the CEO of the Carl Lewis Fund, Inc. and the Boxers Benevolent Fund, Inc., Market Representative for IBM Corporation, an Executive at R.H. Macy’s and Information and Complaints Officer and Ombudsperson to the Mayor of Long Branch. Having had years of experience in publicity, most recently, Ms. Hawkins worked as Publicist for the City of Orange Township handling TV appearances and publicity for Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr., wherein she earned the Pillar of the Community Award. MS Hawkins taught Business Administration at her Alma Mater, Upsala College, where she earned her BA in Business Administration, later going on for her MBA at Monmouth College, now Monmouth University. She has worked with non-profits and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha, The Links Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Zonta International, Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. She served on boards including The United Way, Professional Children’s School in NY City and Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Known as a trailblazer of many things, Ms Hawkins was 2nd Runner up to Miss New Jersey of the Miss America Pageant and worked as a print and runway model. In her spare time she enjoys boating with the Garden State Yacht Club where she was most recently elected as Rear Commodore.
Ms. Hawkins fell in love with Futurology the Musical at its staged reading. After being thoroughly entertained, she instantly became “committed to the success of the show with the goal of giving Futurology the Musical continuous life!” Her unique talent for raising money, organizing businesses and her love of the arts lead her to her new post as Executive Producer of Futurology the Musical.
Executive Producer
As CEO of Paper to Pen Production, LLC, Linda Cofer-Hawkins, has been involved with the entertainment industry and the management of talent for the last twenty years, and is thrilled to produce “FUTUROLOGY the Musical”. Her vast background includes being the CEO of the Carl Lewis Fund, Inc. and the Boxers Benevolent Fund, Inc., Market Representative for IBM Corporation, an Executive at R.H. Macy’s and Information and Complaints Officer and Ombudsperson to the Mayor of Long Branch. Having had years of experience in publicity, most recently, Ms. Hawkins worked as Publicist for the City of Orange Township handling TV appearances and publicity for Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr., wherein she earned the Pillar of the Community Award. MS Hawkins taught Business Administration at her Alma Mater, Upsala College, where she earned her BA in Business Administration, later going on for her MBA at Monmouth College, now Monmouth University. She has worked with non-profits and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha, The Links Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Zonta International, Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. She served on boards including The United Way, Professional Children’s School in NY City and Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Known as a trailblazer of many things, Ms Hawkins was 2nd Runner up to Miss New Jersey of the Miss America Pageant and worked as a print and runway model. In her spare time she enjoys boating with the Garden State Yacht Club where she was most recently elected as Rear Commodore.
Ms. Hawkins fell in love with Futurology the Musical at its staged reading. After being thoroughly entertained, she instantly became “committed to the success of the show with the goal of giving Futurology the Musical continuous life!” Her unique talent for raising money, organizing businesses and her love of the arts lead her to her new post as Executive Producer of Futurology the Musical.
2013 Creative Team
CHARLES WELDON
Director
Charles Weldon is a veteran actor known for the memorable roles he created for the stage, film and television, and has been the Artistic Director of the Negro Ensemble Company since September 2004. A member of the company since 1970, Weldon performed in over 40 NEC productions, including such classics as A Soldiers Play, The Great McDaddy, The Offering, The Brownsville Raid and The River Niger. Audiences have also seen him in such films as Stir Crazy, The River Niger and A Woman Called Moses, and on such prime time television shows as Law and Order, New York Undercover, Sanford and Son andPolice Story. As Artistic Director of NEC, he is dedicated to preserving, sustaining and building upon the company's contribution to the American theatre. Weldon is also co-founder of the Alumni of the Negro Ensemble Company, a roster of distinguished performers that includes such luminaries as Phylicia Rashad, Denzel Washington, Hattie Winston, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Louis Gossett, Jr., Barbara Montgomery and other world-class performing artists. www.necinc.org
Director
Charles Weldon is a veteran actor known for the memorable roles he created for the stage, film and television, and has been the Artistic Director of the Negro Ensemble Company since September 2004. A member of the company since 1970, Weldon performed in over 40 NEC productions, including such classics as A Soldiers Play, The Great McDaddy, The Offering, The Brownsville Raid and The River Niger. Audiences have also seen him in such films as Stir Crazy, The River Niger and A Woman Called Moses, and on such prime time television shows as Law and Order, New York Undercover, Sanford and Son andPolice Story. As Artistic Director of NEC, he is dedicated to preserving, sustaining and building upon the company's contribution to the American theatre. Weldon is also co-founder of the Alumni of the Negro Ensemble Company, a roster of distinguished performers that includes such luminaries as Phylicia Rashad, Denzel Washington, Hattie Winston, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Louis Gossett, Jr., Barbara Montgomery and other world-class performing artists. www.necinc.org
DEBORAH Y. WILSON
Choreographer
Deborah Y. Wilson, a native New Yorker attended Brooklyn College as a Dance major and also studied at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on a 2 year scholarship. After graduating from The Alvin Ailey School, she studied under Frank Hatchett at Broadway Dance Center and soon became a Hatchett Dancer which included teaching for him.
Deborah’s teaching credits include: Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Steps On Broadway, Peridance Capezio Center, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Children’s Jazz Program and schools all over the country as well as Mexico, Russia and Austria. Some of her Choreography credits include: Up and coming Recording Artist Robert Taylor Jr. from " So You Think You Can Dance", and Adontay, Assistant Choreographer for Recording Artist Jahiem, The Carnival “Choreographers Ball”, Rhapsody’s “Sirens After Dark” Show, and many Broadway Dance Center showcases.In addition to her Choreography work, Deborah has also worked in the industry as a Performance Director for Sesame Street Live, Production Assistant for the Dancin Feet Video Series featuring Lane Napper, and as a Stand In/Photo Double for Willow in the Will Smith movie “I am Legend”. Some of her Performance credits include: National Tours of Sesame Street Live and The Wizard Of Oz starring Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York, Porgy and Bess in Bregenz, Austria, The Rosie O’Donnell Christmas Special, 101 Dalmations movie premiere, Acuvue Contact Lens Commercial for the MTV Music Awards, and The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to name a few.
Choreographer
Deborah Y. Wilson, a native New Yorker attended Brooklyn College as a Dance major and also studied at The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on a 2 year scholarship. After graduating from The Alvin Ailey School, she studied under Frank Hatchett at Broadway Dance Center and soon became a Hatchett Dancer which included teaching for him.
Deborah’s teaching credits include: Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Steps On Broadway, Peridance Capezio Center, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Children’s Jazz Program and schools all over the country as well as Mexico, Russia and Austria. Some of her Choreography credits include: Up and coming Recording Artist Robert Taylor Jr. from " So You Think You Can Dance", and Adontay, Assistant Choreographer for Recording Artist Jahiem, The Carnival “Choreographers Ball”, Rhapsody’s “Sirens After Dark” Show, and many Broadway Dance Center showcases.In addition to her Choreography work, Deborah has also worked in the industry as a Performance Director for Sesame Street Live, Production Assistant for the Dancin Feet Video Series featuring Lane Napper, and as a Stand In/Photo Double for Willow in the Will Smith movie “I am Legend”. Some of her Performance credits include: National Tours of Sesame Street Live and The Wizard Of Oz starring Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York, Porgy and Bess in Bregenz, Austria, The Rosie O’Donnell Christmas Special, 101 Dalmations movie premiere, Acuvue Contact Lens Commercial for the MTV Music Awards, and The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to name a few.
JAKI BROWN
Casting
Jaki Brown first gives thanks to Jehovah God, In The Name Yeshua Jesus, for her many blessings. As a veteran casting director, Jaki Brown began her career in the entertainment industry over thirty years ago. She spent the first seven years of that time as a theatrical agent before venturing into producing and casting. Some forty-eight films later, highlights of the many film and television successes Jaki has cast include Boyz n the Hood, Juice, Higher Learning, Billy Madison, Waiting to Exhale, Eve’s Bayou, Jackie Brown, The Jackson’s – An American Dream, The Temptations, The Rosa Parks Story, Sounder and Akeelah and the Bee.
Having the unique ability to recognize a diamond in the rough, Jaki has launched the careers of several stars including Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Bokeem Woodbine and the late Tupac Shakur, among others. She has also cast films that were the directorial debuts of John Singelton, Ernest Dickerson, Forest Whitaker, Charles Dutton, and Doug Atchison.
Jaki has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special for Miss Evers' Boys for HBO (1997); Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Made for Television Movie for The Temptations, for NBC (1998); and Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for The Corner, for HBO (2000). Jaki also won the San Francisco Film Festival's Award for co-producing the late Lorraine Hansberry's, A Raisin In The Sun for PBS, starring Danny Glover and Starletta DuPois and was most recently one of three recipients of the "Legends Award," at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. In addition to casting and co-producing the film, Akeelah and The Bee and currently, Futurology The Musical, Jaki has two biopic feature films currently in development that she will also cast and co-produce. The first is slated to begin pre-production in the summer of 2013. The oldest of nine children, Jaki Brown was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She has one daughter Tracey, who lives in Detroit, MI., with her husband Tony and Jaki’s four amazing grandchildren.
Casting
Jaki Brown first gives thanks to Jehovah God, In The Name Yeshua Jesus, for her many blessings. As a veteran casting director, Jaki Brown began her career in the entertainment industry over thirty years ago. She spent the first seven years of that time as a theatrical agent before venturing into producing and casting. Some forty-eight films later, highlights of the many film and television successes Jaki has cast include Boyz n the Hood, Juice, Higher Learning, Billy Madison, Waiting to Exhale, Eve’s Bayou, Jackie Brown, The Jackson’s – An American Dream, The Temptations, The Rosa Parks Story, Sounder and Akeelah and the Bee.
Having the unique ability to recognize a diamond in the rough, Jaki has launched the careers of several stars including Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Bokeem Woodbine and the late Tupac Shakur, among others. She has also cast films that were the directorial debuts of John Singelton, Ernest Dickerson, Forest Whitaker, Charles Dutton, and Doug Atchison.
Jaki has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special for Miss Evers' Boys for HBO (1997); Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Made for Television Movie for The Temptations, for NBC (1998); and Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for The Corner, for HBO (2000). Jaki also won the San Francisco Film Festival's Award for co-producing the late Lorraine Hansberry's, A Raisin In The Sun for PBS, starring Danny Glover and Starletta DuPois and was most recently one of three recipients of the "Legends Award," at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. In addition to casting and co-producing the film, Akeelah and The Bee and currently, Futurology The Musical, Jaki has two biopic feature films currently in development that she will also cast and co-produce. The first is slated to begin pre-production in the summer of 2013. The oldest of nine children, Jaki Brown was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She has one daughter Tracey, who lives in Detroit, MI., with her husband Tony and Jaki’s four amazing grandchildren.
EILEEN OBERHOLTZER
Casting
Eileen Dillon-Oberholtzer began her career in the entertainment industry 25 years ago in Southern California, where she honed her skills in many facets of production from production coordinating a live race for ESPN to line producing commercial spots. She went on to work for the entertainment public relations firm Bender Goldman and Helper as assistant to the Vice President of Corporate PR. Her clients at B, G & H included Universal Studios Hollywood, Landmark Entertainment Group and Mark Goodson Productions.
Eileen then had the great privilege of spending many years working with acclaimed casting director Jaki Brown. Some highlights of films cast during that time include: Cool Runnings, The Jackson’s – An American Dream, There Are No Children Here, Strapped (Forest Whitaker’s directorial debut), Who’s The Man and Jason’s Lyric. She also worked at Paramount Pictures as Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Features Casting, Deborah Aquila. During her tenure at Paramount their office oversaw the casting of many films such as Congo, Losing Isaiah, Andre, Drop Zone, Sabrina, I.Q., and The Saint.
Returning to her native New England roots, Eileen recently cast and co-produced the independent feature film Three Priests, an episode for Discovery TV’s Unusual Suspects, and has been working extensively in development and producing special events. Thrilled to be working alongside Jaki Brown casting Futurology The Musical, Eileen is also looking forward to several projects currently in development with Jaki. Eileen lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine with her husband and three children.
Casting
Eileen Dillon-Oberholtzer began her career in the entertainment industry 25 years ago in Southern California, where she honed her skills in many facets of production from production coordinating a live race for ESPN to line producing commercial spots. She went on to work for the entertainment public relations firm Bender Goldman and Helper as assistant to the Vice President of Corporate PR. Her clients at B, G & H included Universal Studios Hollywood, Landmark Entertainment Group and Mark Goodson Productions.
Eileen then had the great privilege of spending many years working with acclaimed casting director Jaki Brown. Some highlights of films cast during that time include: Cool Runnings, The Jackson’s – An American Dream, There Are No Children Here, Strapped (Forest Whitaker’s directorial debut), Who’s The Man and Jason’s Lyric. She also worked at Paramount Pictures as Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Features Casting, Deborah Aquila. During her tenure at Paramount their office oversaw the casting of many films such as Congo, Losing Isaiah, Andre, Drop Zone, Sabrina, I.Q., and The Saint.
Returning to her native New England roots, Eileen recently cast and co-produced the independent feature film Three Priests, an episode for Discovery TV’s Unusual Suspects, and has been working extensively in development and producing special events. Thrilled to be working alongside Jaki Brown casting Futurology The Musical, Eileen is also looking forward to several projects currently in development with Jaki. Eileen lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine with her husband and three children.
STEPHANIE GLOVER MCGEE
Artistic Designer
Stephanie Glover McGee is an Image Consultant, Makeup / Hair Artist, Educator and Fine Artist. Her background comes from the performing arts, as a dancer, singer and actress.A 4 time Emmy Award winner and 8 time Emmy Award Nominee for “Outstanding Achievement for Makeup in a Drama series”, Stephanie received a BFA Degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree) from Howard University and is a member of IATSE Local 798 (makeup artist union).
As an educator, Stephanie taught in the Newark, NJ and Washington DC public school systems. She also has had the honor of being a lecturer for The White House XChange on Goal Achievement.
In the capacity of Image Consultant her clients are many. They are corporate, judicial, political and come from the world of entertainment.
Stephanie's resume is extensive in Film, Television, Broadway, Video and Print.
Her credits include: HBO Boardwalk Empire, As The World Turns, The Today Show, Face the Nation, 60 Minutes, Dateline, 48 Hours, MSNBC, Violet and Daisy, Shaft, Riding in Cars with Boys, Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Having Our Say (Broadway) Stephanie believes in infinite potential…therefore Faith Creates Miracles
Artistic Designer
Stephanie Glover McGee is an Image Consultant, Makeup / Hair Artist, Educator and Fine Artist. Her background comes from the performing arts, as a dancer, singer and actress.A 4 time Emmy Award winner and 8 time Emmy Award Nominee for “Outstanding Achievement for Makeup in a Drama series”, Stephanie received a BFA Degree (Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree) from Howard University and is a member of IATSE Local 798 (makeup artist union).
As an educator, Stephanie taught in the Newark, NJ and Washington DC public school systems. She also has had the honor of being a lecturer for The White House XChange on Goal Achievement.
In the capacity of Image Consultant her clients are many. They are corporate, judicial, political and come from the world of entertainment.
Stephanie's resume is extensive in Film, Television, Broadway, Video and Print.
Her credits include: HBO Boardwalk Empire, As The World Turns, The Today Show, Face the Nation, 60 Minutes, Dateline, 48 Hours, MSNBC, Violet and Daisy, Shaft, Riding in Cars with Boys, Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Having Our Say (Broadway) Stephanie believes in infinite potential…therefore Faith Creates Miracles
Danese Smalls
COSTUME DESIGNER
Danese Smalls Brooklyn native has always had a passion for the arts. From designing her daughters baby clothes in the 80's to sculpting "Yo Pins" in the 90's this artistic Goddess has definitely made indelible statements. She has over 25 years experience as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for some of Broadway's riviting plays. Off broadway has earned an opportunity with Danese such as Jazz Ala Carte at the Apollo theater, The Metropolitan Opera and The American Ballet Theater. She's toured around the world as Wardrobe Supervisor in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam as well as toured with Tyler Perry's play in "Why Did I Get Married." Over the past 30 years God has anointed Danese to paint, design, and sculpt jewelry for some of this industries leading entertainers such as: Mary Alice, Lawrence Fishburn, Jessie Norman, Milos & Martina Forman to name a few. For the past 8 years Danese's main focus has been creating jewelry that illuminates the wearers inner beauty. Each piece is hand crafted to perfection comprised of vintage beads and glass and are one of a kind. Many have expressed a feeling of healing and happiness when wearing an exclusive piece by Danese. September 2012 Danese's jewelry walked down the runway during fashion week at the Edwin D'Angelo's fashion show.
COSTUME DESIGNER
Danese Smalls Brooklyn native has always had a passion for the arts. From designing her daughters baby clothes in the 80's to sculpting "Yo Pins" in the 90's this artistic Goddess has definitely made indelible statements. She has over 25 years experience as a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor for some of Broadway's riviting plays. Off broadway has earned an opportunity with Danese such as Jazz Ala Carte at the Apollo theater, The Metropolitan Opera and The American Ballet Theater. She's toured around the world as Wardrobe Supervisor in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam as well as toured with Tyler Perry's play in "Why Did I Get Married." Over the past 30 years God has anointed Danese to paint, design, and sculpt jewelry for some of this industries leading entertainers such as: Mary Alice, Lawrence Fishburn, Jessie Norman, Milos & Martina Forman to name a few. For the past 8 years Danese's main focus has been creating jewelry that illuminates the wearers inner beauty. Each piece is hand crafted to perfection comprised of vintage beads and glass and are one of a kind. Many have expressed a feeling of healing and happiness when wearing an exclusive piece by Danese. September 2012 Danese's jewelry walked down the runway during fashion week at the Edwin D'Angelo's fashion show.
CURTIS BAILEY
Music Conductor
This Notorious New Yorker got his professional start with the late great band leader Sun‐Ra while still in high school, with the honor of sitting in the same section with legendary saxophonist Marshal Allen and John Gilmore. Curtis attended the College at Old Westbury majoring in Music and a minor in Business. Curtis was picked up by Warner Reprise rap group Unity 2; a Hip Hop, Ska, Dance, Funk band with a banging DJ. Unity 2 was a recording and tour band that opened for such acts like Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Shine head, Maxie Priest etc. Curtis along with manager Ralph Davis of R.I.D.E. Promotions and a talented singer/ songwriter Tony Dixon, founded The Final Word Productions. This was a full production house that wrote for many new artists and produced showcases. Curtis then had the pleasure of becoming the Musical Director for an off-Broadway play Tomorrow written and directed by Tellin Tales founder T‐Renee. In 1997, Curtis also put out his debut CD Daddy’s Got A Deal which put him back into the tour arena and won him the Top Dog spot of Harlem Chamber Of Commerce’s “Harlem Week Talent Search”. He began to open for acts like Ray Goodman and Brown, Chuck Jackson, Freddy Jackson and Millie Jackson.
www.ElectroBangMusic.com TimeToMakeNoise@hotmail.com
Music Conductor
This Notorious New Yorker got his professional start with the late great band leader Sun‐Ra while still in high school, with the honor of sitting in the same section with legendary saxophonist Marshal Allen and John Gilmore. Curtis attended the College at Old Westbury majoring in Music and a minor in Business. Curtis was picked up by Warner Reprise rap group Unity 2; a Hip Hop, Ska, Dance, Funk band with a banging DJ. Unity 2 was a recording and tour band that opened for such acts like Queen Latifah, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Shine head, Maxie Priest etc. Curtis along with manager Ralph Davis of R.I.D.E. Promotions and a talented singer/ songwriter Tony Dixon, founded The Final Word Productions. This was a full production house that wrote for many new artists and produced showcases. Curtis then had the pleasure of becoming the Musical Director for an off-Broadway play Tomorrow written and directed by Tellin Tales founder T‐Renee. In 1997, Curtis also put out his debut CD Daddy’s Got A Deal which put him back into the tour arena and won him the Top Dog spot of Harlem Chamber Of Commerce’s “Harlem Week Talent Search”. He began to open for acts like Ray Goodman and Brown, Chuck Jackson, Freddy Jackson and Millie Jackson.
www.ElectroBangMusic.com TimeToMakeNoise@hotmail.com
CAITE HEVNER
Set Designer
Caite Hevner is a New York based scenic and projections designer. Recent scenic design credits include:Triassic Parq, off-Broadway; Son of a Gun, Theatre Row; La Scala di Seta and Il Cambiale di Matrimonio,The Juilliard School; Miss Lilly Gets Boned, Billy Witch and My Base and Scurvy Heart, Studio 42; RENT,Yale Dramat; Eurydice, Barnard College; Friends Don’t Let Friends, Walkerspace; Rx and The Further Adventures of Suzanne and Monica, Chautauqua Theater Company. Recent projection design credits include Jukebox Jackie, La Mama Ellen Stewart Theatre; Tales from My Parents’ Divorce, The Civilians at the Flea Theater, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and ArtsEmerson; : Tail! Spin!, NYC Fringe; Carmen,Allentown Symphony. Caite is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts (MFA) and the Yale School of Drama. Member of Wingspace Theatrical Design. www.caitehevnerdesign.com
Set Designer
Caite Hevner is a New York based scenic and projections designer. Recent scenic design credits include:Triassic Parq, off-Broadway; Son of a Gun, Theatre Row; La Scala di Seta and Il Cambiale di Matrimonio,The Juilliard School; Miss Lilly Gets Boned, Billy Witch and My Base and Scurvy Heart, Studio 42; RENT,Yale Dramat; Eurydice, Barnard College; Friends Don’t Let Friends, Walkerspace; Rx and The Further Adventures of Suzanne and Monica, Chautauqua Theater Company. Recent projection design credits include Jukebox Jackie, La Mama Ellen Stewart Theatre; Tales from My Parents’ Divorce, The Civilians at the Flea Theater, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and ArtsEmerson; : Tail! Spin!, NYC Fringe; Carmen,Allentown Symphony. Caite is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts (MFA) and the Yale School of Drama. Member of Wingspace Theatrical Design. www.caitehevnerdesign.com
ANTHONY DAVIDSON
Technical Director
39th AUDELCO Award-winning Set Designer. Has constructed sets such as Court Martial at Fort Devens: The MAAFA: Sweet Mama String bean; Three Travelers, JOSH: The Black Babe Ruth and SATCHEL: A Requiem for Racism, Gutta Beautiful, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, Real Black Men Don’t Sit Cross-Legged on the Floor: A Collage in Blues and TWO ONE ACTS: The Stuttering Preacher and Champion, The Taking of Miss Janie, Moving Man.
Designed and constructed, Knock ME A Kiss, It Hasn’t Always Been This Way, When the chickens come home to Roost, Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Cange, James Baldwin:Down from the Mountaintop.
Love Hurts, and many other plays.
Anthony Davidson the Master Carpenter for all your set need’s.
347-766-6588; 212-851-3737; fax: 678-669-6637
CrystalHorizonllc@gmail.com
2chllc@gmail.com
Technical Director
39th AUDELCO Award-winning Set Designer. Has constructed sets such as Court Martial at Fort Devens: The MAAFA: Sweet Mama String bean; Three Travelers, JOSH: The Black Babe Ruth and SATCHEL: A Requiem for Racism, Gutta Beautiful, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, Real Black Men Don’t Sit Cross-Legged on the Floor: A Collage in Blues and TWO ONE ACTS: The Stuttering Preacher and Champion, The Taking of Miss Janie, Moving Man.
Designed and constructed, Knock ME A Kiss, It Hasn’t Always Been This Way, When the chickens come home to Roost, Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Cange, James Baldwin:Down from the Mountaintop.
Love Hurts, and many other plays.
Anthony Davidson the Master Carpenter for all your set need’s.
347-766-6588; 212-851-3737; fax: 678-669-6637
CrystalHorizonllc@gmail.com
2chllc@gmail.com
BILL JOHNSON
Stage Manager
Bill received a BFA from Towson University in Theater Arts. Bill is a founding member of the American Theatre of Harlem and later he helped to start ActNow Foundation. He is also a Teaching Artist in the NY school system. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Nurse Jackie, Bored to Death, and Mercy. He has performed in many off Broadway productions including Succession, Caligula Maximus, Bus Stop, Streamers, A Street Car Named Desire, Bitter Apples, Pacos Tacos, Bye Bye Birdie, Godspell, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and The Colored Museum (twice). Bill recently directed the plays The Colored Museum, Cyber Sex , 21 Hot 1 Minute Monologues and The Tramaine Experience. Bill has also been in several independent films including the soon to be released short films "Prequel", "419" and "Recoil". He is the executive director of Uptown Productions.
Stage Manager
Bill received a BFA from Towson University in Theater Arts. Bill is a founding member of the American Theatre of Harlem and later he helped to start ActNow Foundation. He is also a Teaching Artist in the NY school system. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Nurse Jackie, Bored to Death, and Mercy. He has performed in many off Broadway productions including Succession, Caligula Maximus, Bus Stop, Streamers, A Street Car Named Desire, Bitter Apples, Pacos Tacos, Bye Bye Birdie, Godspell, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and The Colored Museum (twice). Bill recently directed the plays The Colored Museum, Cyber Sex , 21 Hot 1 Minute Monologues and The Tramaine Experience. Bill has also been in several independent films including the soon to be released short films "Prequel", "419" and "Recoil". He is the executive director of Uptown Productions.
VES WEAVER
Lighting Designer
Ves Weaver began his lighting career in Washington DC. with the DC Black Repertory Co. under the tutelage of Robert Hooks, Eric Hughes and Vantile Whitfield. After four years in commercial television production and management at WJLA TV7 and a European tour with The Howard University Players Ves moved to New York City. As Technical Director of the Negro Ensemble Co, under Artistic Director Douglas Turner Ward, Ves supervised Technical production for the original productions of “Home”, “Weep Not for Me”, “A Soldiers Play” and many others. In addition to Technical Direction, Ves has designed lighting for theater, dance, musicals, concerts, video productions and industrials from New York to Los Angeles.
Ves Designed and Directed concert and video lighting for the “Miles Davis Group” from 1986 until Miles’ untimely death in 1991.
Lighting design credits include: “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas C. Beane, directed by Prof. Susan Watson-Turner at Lehman Collage; “Caroline or Change” by Tony Kushner, directed by Ron Himes at St Louis Black Rep. “The Waiting Room” by Samm-Art Williams , “Savannah Black and Blue” by Raymond Jones and “The Picture Box” by Kate Ryan, all directed by Charles Weldon for The New N.E.C..
Lighting Designer
Ves Weaver began his lighting career in Washington DC. with the DC Black Repertory Co. under the tutelage of Robert Hooks, Eric Hughes and Vantile Whitfield. After four years in commercial television production and management at WJLA TV7 and a European tour with The Howard University Players Ves moved to New York City. As Technical Director of the Negro Ensemble Co, under Artistic Director Douglas Turner Ward, Ves supervised Technical production for the original productions of “Home”, “Weep Not for Me”, “A Soldiers Play” and many others. In addition to Technical Direction, Ves has designed lighting for theater, dance, musicals, concerts, video productions and industrials from New York to Los Angeles.
Ves Designed and Directed concert and video lighting for the “Miles Davis Group” from 1986 until Miles’ untimely death in 1991.
Lighting design credits include: “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas C. Beane, directed by Prof. Susan Watson-Turner at Lehman Collage; “Caroline or Change” by Tony Kushner, directed by Ron Himes at St Louis Black Rep. “The Waiting Room” by Samm-Art Williams , “Savannah Black and Blue” by Raymond Jones and “The Picture Box” by Kate Ryan, all directed by Charles Weldon for The New N.E.C..
LINDA S. COFER HAWKINS
Executive Producer
As CEO of Paper to Pen Production, LLC, Linda Cofer-Hawkins, has been involved with the entertainment industry and the management of talent for the last twenty years, and is thrilled to produce “FUTUROLOGY the Musical”. Her vast background includes being the CEO of the Carl Lewis Fund, Inc. and the Boxers Benevolent Fund, Inc., Market Representative for IBM Corporation, an Executive at R.H. Macy’s and Information and Complaints Officer and Ombudsperson to the Mayor of Long Branch. Having had years of experience in publicity, most recently, Ms. Hawkins worked as Publicist for the City of Orange Township handling TV appearances and publicity for Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr., wherein she earned the Pillar of the Community Award. MS Hawkins taught Business Administration at her Alma Mater, Upsala College, where she earned her BA in Business Administration, later going on for her MBA at Monmouth College, now Monmouth University. She has worked with non-profits and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha, The Links Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Zonta International, Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. She served on boards including The United Way, Professional Children’s School in NY City and Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Known as a trailblazer of many things, Ms Hawkins was 2nd Runner up to Miss New Jersey of the Miss America Pageant and worked as a print and runway model. In her spare time she enjoys boating with the Garden State Yacht Club where she was most recently elected as Rear Commodore.
Ms. Hawkins fell in love with Futurology the Musical at its staged reading. After being thoroughly entertained, she instantly became “committed to the success of the show with the goal of giving Futurology the Musical continuous life!” Her unique talent for raising money, organizing businesses and her love of the arts lead her to her new post as Executive Producer of Futurology the Musical.
Executive Producer
As CEO of Paper to Pen Production, LLC, Linda Cofer-Hawkins, has been involved with the entertainment industry and the management of talent for the last twenty years, and is thrilled to produce “FUTUROLOGY the Musical”. Her vast background includes being the CEO of the Carl Lewis Fund, Inc. and the Boxers Benevolent Fund, Inc., Market Representative for IBM Corporation, an Executive at R.H. Macy’s and Information and Complaints Officer and Ombudsperson to the Mayor of Long Branch. Having had years of experience in publicity, most recently, Ms. Hawkins worked as Publicist for the City of Orange Township handling TV appearances and publicity for Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr., wherein she earned the Pillar of the Community Award. MS Hawkins taught Business Administration at her Alma Mater, Upsala College, where she earned her BA in Business Administration, later going on for her MBA at Monmouth College, now Monmouth University. She has worked with non-profits and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha, The Links Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Zonta International, Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. She served on boards including The United Way, Professional Children’s School in NY City and Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Known as a trailblazer of many things, Ms Hawkins was 2nd Runner up to Miss New Jersey of the Miss America Pageant and worked as a print and runway model. In her spare time she enjoys boating with the Garden State Yacht Club where she was most recently elected as Rear Commodore.
Ms. Hawkins fell in love with Futurology the Musical at its staged reading. After being thoroughly entertained, she instantly became “committed to the success of the show with the goal of giving Futurology the Musical continuous life!” Her unique talent for raising money, organizing businesses and her love of the arts lead her to her new post as Executive Producer of Futurology the Musical.