THE Creative TEAM
Bernita Robinson, Production Stage Manager
Bernita is one of the busiest PSMs in the industry. Most recently she served as the PSM for a revised version of "RING OF FIRE" at Alabama Shakespeare Festival; PSM for Neil Berg’s "THE TWELVE". She served as PSM for the 2010-2013 Drama League Benefits honoring Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, and Audra McDonald. Ms. Robinson also was Stage Manager for the 2013 Jerome Robbins Award honoring Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince and Chita Rivera.
Her Broadway credits include - "THURGOOD", "MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN", "MAN OF LA MANCHA", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "AIDA", "RAGTIME", "JELLY'S LAST JAM", and "CATS".
She has National Tours and Canadian productions to her credit as well, including - "ON GOLDEN POND" (PSM) Richard Chamberlain's "SCROOGE" (PSM), "RAGTIME" (World Premier Production & tour PSM) Hal Prince's "SHOWBOAT", "WEST SIDE STORY" (PSM), "CATS", and "SARAFINA". Bernita is proud to be an active member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). IBDB Profile | Broadwayworld.com
Her Broadway credits include - "THURGOOD", "MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN", "MAN OF LA MANCHA", "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "AIDA", "RAGTIME", "JELLY'S LAST JAM", and "CATS".
She has National Tours and Canadian productions to her credit as well, including - "ON GOLDEN POND" (PSM) Richard Chamberlain's "SCROOGE" (PSM), "RAGTIME" (World Premier Production & tour PSM) Hal Prince's "SHOWBOAT", "WEST SIDE STORY" (PSM), "CATS", and "SARAFINA". Bernita is proud to be an active member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA). IBDB Profile | Broadwayworld.com
Dr. FElix Moore, Lead Set Designer
Among his numerous qualifications, Felix has served as scenic designer, lighting designer, lighting consultant, and as Manager of Theatre Operations, at the Allen Theatre hosting such artists as: The Flatlanders, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Caribbean Jazz Project, Loston Harris and others.
His vast list of design credits includes: "A Chorus Line", "MILK", "Sarafina", "Freedom is Coming Tomorrow", "Sweeney Todd", "The Colored Museum", "My Fair Lady", "Our Town", "Lips Together Teeth Apart", and "La Traviata".
Felix holds a Ph.D. in Fine Art: Texas Technical University, Master of Arts degree: Speech/Theatre: Oklahoma State; Graduate Studies at Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Arts: Speech degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He has also served as Adjunct Professor at North Lakeview College; Assistant Professor: Technical Theatre at Prarie View A&M University.
His vast list of design credits includes: "A Chorus Line", "MILK", "Sarafina", "Freedom is Coming Tomorrow", "Sweeney Todd", "The Colored Museum", "My Fair Lady", "Our Town", "Lips Together Teeth Apart", and "La Traviata".
Felix holds a Ph.D. in Fine Art: Texas Technical University, Master of Arts degree: Speech/Theatre: Oklahoma State; Graduate Studies at Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Arts: Speech degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He has also served as Adjunct Professor at North Lakeview College; Assistant Professor: Technical Theatre at Prarie View A&M University.
Christopher W. White, Transcriber/Arranger (*In Memoriam)
A native of Brooklyn, Christopher W. White began playing bass professionally at the age of 15. He has performed, recorded and toured with Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Taylor, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Chick Corea and Billy Cobham.
Mr. White has received National Endowment for the Arts grants for Jazz Composition. In addition, he received a "New Forms" composition grant from the Inter-Arts Program of the N.E.A., as well as, a Jazz Composition Fellowship from the New Jersey State Arts Council.
At Sugar Hill Records and Publishing he transcribed the entire Sugar Hill Records catalog and, in conjunction with Sugar Hill’s legal counsel, developed a notation system for RAP.
Christopher functioned as a “chart maker” in New York City for many of the producers and artists in the popular music scene including: Van McCoy, Roberta Flack, Loleatta Holloway, Geoffrey Holder, Gordon Edwards and Stuff.
He was the personal librarian to Charlie Smalls, the composer of Broadway’s 'The Wiz". He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts.
Mr. White has received National Endowment for the Arts grants for Jazz Composition. In addition, he received a "New Forms" composition grant from the Inter-Arts Program of the N.E.A., as well as, a Jazz Composition Fellowship from the New Jersey State Arts Council.
At Sugar Hill Records and Publishing he transcribed the entire Sugar Hill Records catalog and, in conjunction with Sugar Hill’s legal counsel, developed a notation system for RAP.
Christopher functioned as a “chart maker” in New York City for many of the producers and artists in the popular music scene including: Van McCoy, Roberta Flack, Loleatta Holloway, Geoffrey Holder, Gordon Edwards and Stuff.
He was the personal librarian to Charlie Smalls, the composer of Broadway’s 'The Wiz". He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts.
Angela Watson Modeste, Composer and Lyricist
Angela is the Co-founder of GEMKNEM Troupe Inc., a theater company that began in Houston, Texas.
Angela is an International recording artist, singer, actress, writer, and choral conductor. She began writing music at the age of 12 and co-wrote her first Christian CD at 19. She began her professional acting career at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas and went on to act at several houses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and Houston. A trained classical singer, she has been in several productions such as “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Flying West”, “Finian’s Rainbow", and has been in several musicals in which she originated roles.
Since her debut album Love Anthology she has toured several European countries and has been seen in New York in such houses as Lincoln Center, The Zinc Bar, Minton’s Playhouse, and Lenox Lounge as well as The Rachel Ray Show, The Today Show and an ABC Television Christmas Special.
Angela studied Vocal Performance at Texas Christian University and is currently studying with, world-renowned, Mezzo-Soprano Zehava Gal.
Angela is an International recording artist, singer, actress, writer, and choral conductor. She began writing music at the age of 12 and co-wrote her first Christian CD at 19. She began her professional acting career at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas and went on to act at several houses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and Houston. A trained classical singer, she has been in several productions such as “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Flying West”, “Finian’s Rainbow", and has been in several musicals in which she originated roles.
Since her debut album Love Anthology she has toured several European countries and has been seen in New York in such houses as Lincoln Center, The Zinc Bar, Minton’s Playhouse, and Lenox Lounge as well as The Rachel Ray Show, The Today Show and an ABC Television Christmas Special.
Angela studied Vocal Performance at Texas Christian University and is currently studying with, world-renowned, Mezzo-Soprano Zehava Gal.
Robbie Waddell, COMPOSER AND LYRICIST
Robbie brings more than thirty years of music, dance and stage production experience to the project. She has performed in such stage shows as "Ain’t Misbehavin’", "Kiss Me Kate" and "Purlie" and numerous other productions as a member of the Southeast Community Theater Group. As the daughter of a Methodist preacher, like many great songstresses, Robbie grew up singing in the church choir. During her career, she has performed throughout the U.S. and internationally in such places as Cannes, France, and Frankfurt, Germany.
She has written a catalog of contemporary Christian music and, as part of her group, Extended 2, is currently working on a new record release. Robbie believes that music is a way to heal the soul and change the world around us. For thirteen years, she conducted a weekly contemporary Christian music ministry for the homeless at a rescue mission in Los Angeles’ skid row district.
In addition to writing and singing, Robbie plays keyboards, and percussion, and is currently performing locally with Extended 2. When she’s not writing or performing, Robbie is an educator, overseeing two early child school programs in Long Beach, CA. She is the author of five children’s books, which she is currently looking to publish, and holds a Black belt in Thai fitness kickboxing. Robbie is a musical theater major from USIU School of Performing Arts, San Diego, CA.
She has written a catalog of contemporary Christian music and, as part of her group, Extended 2, is currently working on a new record release. Robbie believes that music is a way to heal the soul and change the world around us. For thirteen years, she conducted a weekly contemporary Christian music ministry for the homeless at a rescue mission in Los Angeles’ skid row district.
In addition to writing and singing, Robbie plays keyboards, and percussion, and is currently performing locally with Extended 2. When she’s not writing or performing, Robbie is an educator, overseeing two early child school programs in Long Beach, CA. She is the author of five children’s books, which she is currently looking to publish, and holds a Black belt in Thai fitness kickboxing. Robbie is a musical theater major from USIU School of Performing Arts, San Diego, CA.
Jeff Gardner, Lead Graphic artist
Jeff Gardner began his career studying theater performance at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Upon graduating from NYU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Jeff attended Parsons School of Design where he studied graphic design and art direction.
An experienced visual communication designer with over 20 years' experience in print and interactive creative, Jeff has contributed his expertise to a wide range of projects including corporate identity and annual report design, packaging, web design, strategic marketing, and more.
Clients include Time, Inc., American Express, The National Park Service, Elizabeth Arden, Revlon, and many other Fortune 1000 companies.
An experienced visual communication designer with over 20 years' experience in print and interactive creative, Jeff has contributed his expertise to a wide range of projects including corporate identity and annual report design, packaging, web design, strategic marketing, and more.
Clients include Time, Inc., American Express, The National Park Service, Elizabeth Arden, Revlon, and many other Fortune 1000 companies.