Spirit and Truth Worship Centers Community Outreach Theatre

Microsoft

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341 NC Highway 68 South Greensboro, N.C. 27409

August 25 - 26, 2012

Www.spiritandtruthnc.org stwcnc@gmail.com

MEET THE PASTOR Special Thanks

Characters (In Order of Appearance) Rachel Cross.... Michelle White Reverend Jacob Cross..... Jeffrey Wall

A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Pastor Reginald, Reggie King attended Ben L. Smith High School. He holds a Bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies from Laurel University. Called to the ministry in 2001, he preached his initial sermon On August 19, 2001 at Calvary Christian Center, yielding 11 years behind the pulpit. In his early years in the ministry, he served faithfully as a associate minister, elder and youth pastor at Calvary Christian Center. In January of 2009, Calvary Christian Center -Southwest was planted in Southwest Greensboro and Pastor I King was chosen as the lead pastor. Twenty-eight families from Cavalry-Jefferson, chose to come along and a new minisf try was born. On January 02, 2011, Calvary Southwest was renamed Spirit and Truth Worship Center. His vision for Spirit and Truth Worship Center is to continue to foster an atmosphere that is open and caring for all people. His favorite Bible verse is Mathew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you. Pastor King is married to First Lady Laura King. They have four children: Reginald, Jonathan, Marcus and Elijah; and one grandchild, Malachi.
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Solomon Cross ..... Dominic Weaver Destiny Woods ...... Tinisha Rouse Deacon Lorde ... William Perry Lackey Goodman ... Mike Holmes Sister Hattie Wilson ......Alesia Carson Pizza Guy ...Pastor Reggie King Time: Not Soon After September 11, 2001 Setting: Bloomsburg, Virginia (A Fictitious Town)
Disclaimer: The storyline in this play is fictional. The play is not based on the actual life or happenings of any pastor, church, or family. All names including Ebenezer Baptist Church are fictional and do not reflect the past, present, or future of any person or church.

Act I
Scenes The Call ....Rev. Jacob Cross and Rachel Healing.....Rev. Jacob Cross, Rachel, Solomon, and Destiny Church Business ....Rev. Jacob Cross and Deacon Lorde After Midnight ........ Rev. Jacob Cross and Rachel The Bake Sale Rachel, Solomon, Sister Hattie Wilson, and Rev. Jacob Cross The Date ....Destiny, Solomon, Rev. Jacob Cross, Rachel, Pizza Guy Revelation ......Rev. Jacob Cross, Rachel, Deacon Lorde, Solomon (15-Minute Intermission)

Act II
Scenes (Two Weeks Later) How Long .Rev. Jacob Cross, Deacon Lorde, Goodman, Destiny, and Rachel The Vote ..Deacon Lorde, Rev. Jacob Cross, and Rachel In My Fathers House ....Rev. Jacob Cross and Solomon

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Special Thanks
Live Music Provided by

SPIRIT AND TRUTH WORSHIP CENTER FAMILY

Spirit and Truth Worship Center is an open and caring place for all people. We strive to stand by our acronym A.C.T.S. We (the saints of God) are willing to spread the Gospel in the spirit of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are responsible for sharing the love of Christ to all and allowing the power of the Holy Spirit to convict and change the lives of others.

F.E.C.

Family Weekend

Helping Hands Ministry

Youth Night

Music CD, Thank God www.allmusic.com Reverend James E. McCoy, Jr (Leader) Higher Ground Ministries

Community Outreach Theatre

2206 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 (336) 885-9000

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2M Plays
Notes From the Director
About fourteen years ago, a vision to create a company that would bring souls to Christ through uplifting, motivational, spiritual, and thought provoking entertainment was born. The median of this entertainment would be the theatrical stage where trained actors, well-developed scripts, and exceptional directing would enrich the lives of Gods people. These plays would allow Christians to grow in their understanding of Jesus will, grace, mercy, and love. The company would produce spiritual plays which would not only hold true to traditional theatre but would education and entertain using the following standards: The plays would focus on Gods words rather than song. Scripture would be quoted. Gods message would not secularized by profanity and stage buffoonery. Characters and plots would be well developed and relatable. The plays would contain messages that could positively impact peoples lives, their relationships with others, and their connection to God.
Stephanie Mason ( Scene Designer and Costumes) has a degree in Interior Design from Randolph Community College. She is noted in commercial as well as residential projects. In addition to her Triad area projects, she has done showroom designs for High Points International Home Furnishings Market. Stephanies work can also be seen in Chicago, New York, and Florida. Mary Southern (Assistant Director) has studied Voice and Theatre at Greensboro College. Her theatrical repertoire includes such plays as Saving Uncle Black with the Ugamma African American Theatre Company in New York and the childrens play, The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg with High Point Community Theatre. She completed an A.S. in nursing at Guilford Technical Community College and is working towards a BS in Nursing at Winston-Salem State University.

Kay Yarborough (Scene Design and Costumes) is a muralist who specializes in faux painting techniques and art in childrens rooms. She practices interior design and enjoys home makeovers. Possessing a B.S. in psychology with a certification in special education, she works with exceptional children for Guilford County Schools.

In January 2004, the vision of this theatre company was brought to fruition . Created by my wife and me, 2M plays represents a true marriage of talent and vision. What a blessing it has been for God to allow this vision to come to fruition and to show Himself in a mighty way. Stepping out on faith on this project and others has reveled to me even more about what an awesome God we serve. I dont have the space in this program to write about all of the tremendous blessings that have come our way. He has sent talented people to help with the production in time of need and given us favor with businesses when we didnt see a way. Jesus just worked it out. A Date with Destiny is a true testament to Gods power to heal, save, clean hearts, and perform miracles. Im so glad that He has used my wife to put the words on paper and me to bring the words to life on stage to show Gods love for us all, through it all.
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Tiffany Draughn (Voiceover professional) is a resident of the Triangle area in North Carolina. She focuses on voiceovers for commercial and theatrical work. After earning a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she worked in the technical writing field for 15 years. Possessing a M.A. in Training and Development from North Carolina State University, she is currently working in corporate training. Tiffany enjoys attending theatrical and musical events. Website: www.tiffanydraughn.com

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D.L. Merrills (Director) received a B.F.A. in Professional Theatre from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. A musician/model/actor/director, he has appeared in countless nationally recognized print advertisements and television commercials. His theatrical stage performances include Black Nativity and David Richmond. In addition to A Date with Destiny, he has also directed The Vision, The Lost Sheppard, and the Talented Tenth. A member of Spirit and Truth Worship Center, he enjoys spending time with his family, drinking coffee, traveling, directing, and watching DIY Network. J. Maria Merrills, PhD (Writer) received her PhD in Educational Studies with a concentration in online learning from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She holds an M.A. in African American Literature from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and a B. A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Contributing multiple articles for a variety of newspapers and journals, she serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Winston-Salem State University where she teaches literature and writing courses. Specializing in Christian drama, Maria has written A Date with Destiny, Seeing Faith, The Two, Too Real Baby Company, and is in the process of completing Hope Lives Here, A Game of Will, and There But by the Grace A member of Spirit and Truth Worship Center, she enjoys spending time with her family, writing plays, reading to her children, discovering new technology, having a good laugh, and swimming.

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Directed by D.L. Merrills Written by J. Maria Merrills, PhD Assistant Director Mary Southern Scene and Wardrobe Designs by Stephanie Mason and Kay Yarborough Graphic Design and Art by Patrick Carrington and J. Maria Merrills, PhD
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A Date with Destiny The Cast Continued

Tinisha Rouse (Destiny) is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University and studied theatre under Nathan Ross Freeman. As a member of Montage Playwright Ensemble, she has worked on projects such as The Waiting Room, Bicycle Lady, The Den, and Hannah Elias as an assistant director, camera and lighting technician, and stage manager. A Date with Destiny marks Tinisha's first professional play debut.

Alesia Carson (Sister Hattie Wilson), originally from Enfield, NC, lives in Greensboro, N.C. She is a graduate from Wake Forest University with a double major in business and sociology. Currently she is a accounting professional serving as a controller for an insurance underwriting company. Married for close to 20 years, she has three sons and one granddaughter. She loves chick flicks and participated in a couple of college plays. One of which was Where IM From. She played a slave woman and the masters concubine. Alesia is a minister at Spirit and Truth Worship Center.

Mike Holmes (Goodman), is the Chair Deacon and part of the Elders Council at Spirit and Truth Worship Center. He majored in economics and political science at Guilford College and is a seasoned ballet dancer. Though he was accepted into the North Carolina School of the arts for ballet, he decided to pursue football instead. In high school he played Leroy in Fame. He enjoys serving in the youth and music ministry at Spirit and Truth Worship Center.

Jeffrey Wall (Reverend Jacob Cross) majored in Fine Arts at Davidson Community College and Winston-Salem School of the Arts. An actor/director, Jeffrey has directed or performed in plays such as Othello, A Raisin in the Sun, To Kill A Mockingbird. A Date With Destiny, Love Me Some Me, 12 Angry Men, and Fences. Accompanying his theatrical experience are a list of movies: What's Love Got To Do With It, The Last Action Hero, Mr. Destiny, and Swimming In The Lake Of Fire. He has appeared in television shows including Pickett Fences, Reasonable Doubts, and Melrose Place. Jeffrey conducts drama workshops with area youth in churches and schools. He also is a Gospel D.J. for WNAA 90.1 in Greensboro, N.C. Michelle White (Rachel Cross) is a native of High Point, North Carolina. She is a singer/actress/dancer, mother of a 21-year old daughter and a 13 year- old son . Michelle has been performing as a soloist since the age of 10 for various programs including church programs, weddings, school events, etc. As a Member of the A Cappella gospel group, REVELATION-N-PSALM, she has been performing in community theatrical productions since 1998 in various cities across North Carolina. Michele has performed and played the lead in a plethora of theatrical productions including Fences, The Wizard of Oz, and Mahalia to name a few.

Pastor Reginald Reggie King (Pizza Guy), A native of Greensboro,

North Carolina, Pastor Reginald, Reggie King attended Ben L. Smith High School. He holds a Bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies from Laurel University. Called to the ministry in 2001, he preached his initial sermon On August 19, 2001 at Calvary Christian Center, yielding 11 years behind the pulpit. A Date with Destiny marks Pastor Kings acting debut.

William Perry Lackey (Deacon Lorde) is a native of Statesville, NC and a graduate of Winston Salem State University. In addition to being a retired educator for Iredell Statesville Schools, he is a veteran actor/ director and has appeared in Dearly Departed, Driving Miss Daisy, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other credited experiences include Purlie, Amen Corner, A Raisin in the Sun, and the made for television movie, The Ryan White Story, and One of Her Own.

Dominic Weaver (Solomon) is originally from Gary, Indiana and started his acting journey in 2000 at Winston-Salem State University. Though he started in theatre, Dominic has also been in films such as The Leather Heads, Blood Done Sign My Name; Showtime series HOMELAND and BANSHEE. Concurrently he is cast in a film called RECOILED & LACERATIONS . Dominic assisted in works such as: The Dramatic Vision of Romare Bearden ; August Wilson's, A Celebration of Drama, Art, and Jazz; Fabulation or The Reeducation of Undine; The Amen Corner; He's My Daddy Too , and Car Craze.

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