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Staging Avenues To New Beginnings
The Cast
George Dennis Frasier
'JEFFREY ROBINSON"
G. Dennis Frasier has portrayed characters in various productions at New Life Worship Center in Norfolk, Virginia. He also had significant roles in other Passageway Productions shows; “The Master’s Pieces” , “Healed Broken” , “How You Do Love” , The Other Side of a Lie, and "The Touched Ones". He has also appeared in “Iola’s Letter” (Sam Johnson) directed by Jennifer Kelly-Cooper at the Little Theatre of Norfolk and in “Stars of Abraham” (Faruk Bandir), written and directed by Terrance Afer-Anderson and "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach. Mr. Frasier was awarded the Best Supporting Actor award at the 9th Annual Diamondnique Productions Playwrights Awards, Winston Salem NC 2023 for his role in “How You Do Love”. He is a great part of the PWP family and this is his sixth stage play with Passageway Productions.
Sheila Lee
"TANESHA"
Sheila is a talented actress and singer. She is also a cast member of The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show in Virginia Beach.
Brianna Tyson
"ANGEL ROBINSON"
Brianna Tyson is a Kingdom kid born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. She has always had a passion for the arts and wanted to become an EGOT at a very young age. She became a thespian while attending First Colonial High School where she developed her acting and technical skills. Passageway Productions brought her back to her passion in 2018, and she has been an active member in the company ever since. She shared her acting skills in the award-winning stage plays “The Masters Pieces” and “How You Do Love”. Her tech skills in theatrical makeup and hair helped her to receive the award for Makeup Artist of The Year in 2023 at The Diamondnique Productions Official Playwrights Awards. She gives ALL GLORY TO GOD for the opportunities and fun! She loves her son, uncle, and puppy and thanks them for helping support her dreams!
Marche Coffey
"DESTINY JAMES"
Marche’ is thrilled to re-debut back into the Theater World. As a part of The International Thespian Society (ITS), she has starred in shows including "Willy Wonka’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory", "Charlie Brown", "Murder Mystery", and more. She is currently on the cusp of obtaining her BBS at Norfolk State University (Behold!) and enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog child Panda-Lee. On any given day, you can find her belting out tunes at karaoke or squeezing the zest out of a warm sunny day. Marche’ is honored to have the ever-unwavering support of her friends and family. “I Love You Guys…Thank-You Infinity!”
Starena Anthony
"LYNETTE ROGERS"
Starena has a passion for acting, and it shows through her performance. She is a talented actress and has performed in many stage plays.
Lance Hawkins
"TERRENCE"
Lance Hawkins is a graduate of Norfolk State University with a B.A. in Drama & Theatre. He is a singer and actor hailing from Canton, Ohio. Lance has performed in many productions including "The Wiz" (pit singer) with the Virginia Stage Company, "Dreamgirls" (C.C White), "The Color Purple" (Harpo), and "Black Nativity" (Gabriel) with the NSU Theatre Company. Lance is also a part of the inaugural cast of "The Earth Remembers" with The Virginia Stage Company. Educator by day and an entertainer by nature, Lance is grateful for the opportunity to perform with Passageway Productions for a second time. Lance thanks his family and friends for their unconditional love and support in his pursuit of his dreams.
Donette Harper
"INSPECTOR"
Donette Harper was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. At the tender age of three, she started singing in her grandfather’s church. From that point, her singing and acting journey began. She performed in many of her high school talent shows and sang and danced in her school’s performance of Guys and Dolls. She has performed in The Crucible as Tituba at St. Luke Episcopal Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Donette is the Arts and Drama Ministry leader at Enoch Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, where she has written plays and been involved in various performances. She graduated from Norfolk State University Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Fine Arts. She was a Community Member of Norfolk State University’s Theater Company for the fall and spring semester of 2023-2024. She was in "The Touched Ones" and this is her second acting role with Passageway Productions. Donette is an accomplished artist and photographer and has lived in the Tidewater area since 1988 working, acting and raising her family.
Mark Robinson
"KELVIN ROBINSON"
Mark Robinson, is a native of Jamaica Queens, New York.. Mark's journey in the world of acting began 15 years ago, showcasing his early passion for performance. Over the years, he has evolved into a multifaceted artist, sharing the stage with some of the greats even as a background artist. His involvement in various Gospel Stage and Theater projects as an actor and director, include "Because My Father Said So," "Sins of My Father," "Guns of Ava," Coleman Domingo’s "Dot," and “Mahalia the Musical” to name a few. In addition to his achievements on stage, Mark has delved into the world of film. His notable projects include "Hope of Escape" and "She's Scorned 2," showcasing his versatility across different mediums. Transitioning seamlessly from stage to film, Mark continues to expand his horizons in the entertainment industry.
Kiba Brown
"INSPECTOR"
Kiba Nairobi is a woman of many talents. She is a Mother, Spoken Word Artist/Poet, Baker, Motivational Speaker and an aspiring Actress. She is the co-host of the podcast show ‘What's Your Passion’ and the co-host of the open mic ‘Passion N Poetry’.
Kiba is also a published author of three books "Her Darkness Grew Here", "A Journey Through Her Writings, Her Thoughts" and "Beauty in Words". She co-authored an anthology in "Injustice Volume 2".
NairobiMVP is her brand. She is currently working on restarting a nonprofit organization in dedication of her 16-month-old daughter whom she lost back in 2012. She was in "The Touched Ones" and this is her second acting role with Passageway Productions. Her inspiration and passion is poetry because she believes her words are her platform. “If I can help change the world with my words and heal just one with my words, my passion would be completed. I write because the Revolution will Not Be Televised!”
Leonardo Flythe
"ANTHONY ROGERS"
Leornardo "Nardo The Singer" Flythe was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He is excited to be a part of his fourth production with Passageway Productions. He is one-half of the R&B Group, Ncluzive, with his brother, Curtis "Haze" McLaughlin. The group began singing in night clubs, local talent shows and anywhere that would have them grace the stage. He is a talented actor and singer and has released music including his solo EP "Painter". Nardo can be found on social media outlets and music platforms.
Brittany K. Bell-Pettus
Niclous Howard
"OTIS"
WRITER/DIRECTOR
Brittany K Bell-Pettus, affectionately known as BeKay, is a Virginia Native. She is a singer, songwriter and mental health professional. She is passionate about life and vocal artistry. She has an annointing on her voice that makes you feel something every time she sings. In her spare time she enjoys crafting and spending time with her family. This is her first role with Passageway Productions.
Niclous P. Howard was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia. He is the CEO of PassageWay Productions, which he started in 2006 out of Jacksonville, FL. He is a 20-year Navy veteran who started writing plays while deployed overseas. He has written, produced and directed several gospel plays including “Prayer Changes Things”, “Too Angry to Cry”, “That’s What Family Do” and "Healed Broken". His hit gospel play “The Master’s Pieces” won 4 nominations at the Church Stars awards, including Gospel Stage Play of the year. His last production "How You Do Love" won Gospel Play of the Year and Niclous won Playwright of the Year 2023 at the Official Diamondnique Playwright Awards in Winston-Salem, NC. He also won a Black Men Rock Image Award for Playwright of the Year 2024. He looks forward to writing more plays and also becoming a published author.
Ke Perry
STAGE MANAGER
Zeolana Howard
PRODUCTION MANAGER
