Synopsis of Pastor's Anniversary - Oct. 2025
Directed by Tyrone Chapman
Saint Peter and Paul Baptist Church is planning the Pastor's Anniversary, however, the pastor has angered half of the congregation, including the youth ushers, especially Calvin. Meanwhile Mother Richard insists she's "just fine" ,or is she? No one has seen the guest soloist, Mekeeba... ever. Pastor's Anniversary is proof that in this congregation, the only thimg more dramatic than Sister Bee's announcements....Is what happens next.
Synopsis of Lempira: Sangre y Ore- May 2024
Baltimore Rock Opera Society
Pitched by Sebastian Ochoa Arguijo, Written by Gabe Shatkin, Jamie Ginsberg, Lucas Gerace, Nic Cole, and Sebastian Ochoa Arguijo
Composed by Sebastian Ochoa Arguijo
Deep in the jungles of what is modern day Honduras and El Salvador, home of warring Lenca factions, Lempira’s conquest is interrupted by an arrival of a dangerous new threat. Faced with the inevitability of colonial imperialism, Lempira must overcome his own pride, embrace a cause greater than himself, and unite the people he was once fighting against.
LEMPIRA is the massive mytho-historic tale of the invincible Lord of the Mountain, condensing a decades-long resistance against Spanish imperialism into one night of theatrical spectacle. Based on true events of Mesoamerican history & mythology, this heavily stylized retelling is filled with Latin-inspired metal music, epic storytelling, and arresting visuals that capture the rich, awe-inspiring spirit of indigenous Latin American culture.
With characters who use both English and Spanish, we invite the audience to look past the barrier of language and identify with characters through their actions and song. Rest assured, there will be projected translations in both languages during the show.
Fag Gods - Spotlighters' Theatre- Apr '24
Fag Gods by John Bavoso
Fag Gods by John Bavoso
Fag Gods by John Bavoso
Directed by Timoth David Copney
A World Premiere of a new work - Baltimore Playwrights Festival
Performance Dates: Apr 12 - Apr 28, 2024
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm
THE STORY: After being ousted from Mt. Olympus by his children/fellow deities for being a PR nightmare, a modern-day Zeus finds a kindred
Directed by Timoth David Copney
A World Premiere of a new work - Baltimore Playwrights Festival
Performance Dates: Apr 12 - Apr 28, 2024
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm
THE STORY: After being ousted from Mt. Olympus by his children/fellow deities for being a PR nightmare, a modern-day Zeus finds a kindred spirit in Sissy Fuss, the burnt-out proprietress of a Greek mythology-obsessed drag club in Athens, GA. While they're hiding away from the world, Zeus’s children begin inserting themselves in the affairs of the kings and queens floundering in the wake of their fearless leader’s departure.
Cast as Zeus
Fag Gods by John Bavoso
Fag Gods by John Bavoso
Originally auditioning for the role of Apollo, Jae was cast as Zeus in this world premiere. Father of the Gods is confronted by his children about their irrelevance to the world today. The rebranding efforts conflict with his past and toxic masculinity which has always been out of control. In our current PC world, none of those tendencies
Originally auditioning for the role of Apollo, Jae was cast as Zeus in this world premiere. Father of the Gods is confronted by his children about their irrelevance to the world today. The rebranding efforts conflict with his past and toxic masculinity which has always been out of control. In our current PC world, none of those tendencies are resonating with the population and need revamping. Zeus is not on board and decides to slip away from his children to see how they fall apart without him. This coincides with another performer on earth who is retreating from a place they built which no longer accepts them. They team up and find that they enjoy one another's company and wild adventures ensue which teach them both a bit about themselves.
Fag Gods: Stage Photos
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'Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea' February 2024
Synopsis
Jae's Role
Jae's Role
Produced by Sisters Freehold Theatre
Directed by Makeima Freeland
Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones the Third decides that it is his duty and destiny to venture into the Atlantic Ocean in search of an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage. But his family is not at all ready to abandon its prized son to the waters of a mysterious and haunt
Produced by Sisters Freehold Theatre
Directed by Makeima Freeland
Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones the Third decides that it is his duty and destiny to venture into the Atlantic Ocean in search of an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage. But his family is not at all ready to abandon its prized son to the waters of a mysterious and haunting past. Blending poetry, humor, wordplay, and ritual, Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea is a present-day hero’s quest exploring the lengths and depths we must go to redeem history’s wrongs.
Set in Baltimore (and partially developed here back in 2014!), this is a true Charm City story with stops at Johns Hopkins, The National Aquarium, and the Eastern Shore. Staged in the round for maximum audience immersion, director Makeima Freeland’s vision puts the emphasis on the rhythm, poetry, and flow of Nathan Alan Davis’ incredible script.
Performed at The Peale Museum (Baltimore’s Community Museum & the first building in the Western Hemisphere to be designed and built specifically as a museum!) during Black History Month, Dontrell is is a story that asks how we can move forward, venture, and ascend to new heights within our lineage without forgetting where we’ve come from but appreciating it fully.
Jae's Role
Jae's Role
Jae's Role
Jae Jones was cast as the Father, Dontrell Jones Sr. He also had a cameo as the ancestor who appears at the end to Dontrell Jones Jr. Jae played a father who was an almost retired security guard. While his son is a dreamer, Dontrell Jones Sr. has his feet firmly rooted to the ground. He has to remind his son of his responsibilities and ho
Jae Jones was cast as the Father, Dontrell Jones Sr. He also had a cameo as the ancestor who appears at the end to Dontrell Jones Jr. Jae played a father who was an almost retired security guard. While his son is a dreamer, Dontrell Jones Sr. has his feet firmly rooted to the ground. He has to remind his son of his responsibilities and how to stay grounded to reality. The family has anxiety surrounding the upcoming fall of their son, Dontrell Jones Jr heading off to college. The son seems unfocused and chasing a dream of connecting with his ancestor. The character that Jae is playing has rough memories of his older male relative seeking connection with their ancestor as well which led to them being committed and later committing suicide. His character is tasked as the last ditch effort to wake up the son before he uproots his life in pursuit of something which drove other members of the family mad.
Little Women at The Strand Theater, Baltimore, MD
DECEMBER 2023
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Erin Riley
Directed by Kaitlyn Fowler
This newly reimagined adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age favorite features Jo March as we haven’t quite seen them before! Acting as an omniscient narrator in Christmas 1863 and moving us seamlessly through time and space with the flourish of their pen, Jo introduces us to the March sisters, Marmee, Laurie, Great Aunt March, and all of your Concord favorites in this inclusive, holiday-themed nod to Alcott’s love letter to individuality, perseverance, and love in all its forms. This is a kid-friendly show and a treat for the whole family!
Cast features: Will Murphy, Alex Reeves, Nina Jones, Olivia Smith, Penelope Chan, Julia Williams, Adanya Elizabeth, Joseph Jones, Henry Kramer, and Rakell Foye as understudy/swing.
SISTERS FREEHOLD THEATRE- JULY 2023
The Code Switch
Written & Directed by Shakill Jamal
A play that shows multiple creative approaches to understanding and utilizing codeswitching in society today.
The Code Switch Stage Photos
