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Madison High School ROCKS!
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Talented Cast Presents New Play!
THREE GREAT SHOWS! In mid-May, 2009, an exciting and ground-breaking production of "The Lyrics Moved In", a Youth Under Construction musical play, was presented at Madison High School in Madison Heights, Michigan.
"This play deserves to be on Broadway!" (Marvin Lieberman, Birmingham, MI)
Approximately 70 students presented this made-for-the-stage play. The talented group of actors, singers, rappers and dancers- under the direction of Dana Powser Brewer- performed to a packed room of students for a 2-school assembly on Friday and presented the final show on Sat., May 16. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES on this unforgettable debut of an updated version of the production that introduced the multi-nationally-award-winning Mello-D's "Youth Under Construction" project in 2003! |
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The student presenters of Madison High School in "The Lyrics Moved In"
PLAY SYNOPSIS:
This is a story about a very loving family from Detroit who are breaking down emotionally. This is due to financial struggles and all of the negative
values that plague many american families today. The Brown's have three teenage youth who feel extremely sad and pressured over their parents financial stress. Terry, Jordan and Jocelyn are also feeling the negative effects of their often toxic and inappropriate messages in their music and mainstream pop culture. They are beginning to lose hope, confidence and their natural joy. They are being ripped off
of a stress free youth with optimism and innocence. They are looking for real answers to real life challenges. This play was written because these are the every day issues that all families face today, especially our youth. It is not their r fault that the world that they live in has "sold out" in many ways with out modeling more positive structures and behaviors. THE YOUTH DESERVE A BETTER RAP!
RESULTS OF THE PROGRAM EFFORT:
This production has made a positive impact on students and the Metro Detroit community. Latisha Paul, a 15-year-old lead actress states: "I really love being involved with this because a lot of the things that take place in the play are like real life, it's a true-life story that needs to be heard... I think it was a great idea to even have this play created because I really believe it's going to help a lot of people. It's going to help a lot of youth, I know it is."
Director Dana Powser Brewer adds: "There are so many talented and amazing students at Madison High School. I am very proud of all of these kids for the work they have put into this important project. There is so much negativity in our lives right now, and it is refreshing to see all of the positive, life-changing experience everyone is gaining by taking part in this play. It is young adults like these who we can look to for a brighter future. They just need a chance to shine!
Terry Brown- Male, 17, brother/son
Tyree Monroe
Jordan Brown- Female, 16, sister/daughter
Latisha Paul
Jocelyn Brown-Female, 11, sister/daughter
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..Latrice Hodges
Mrs. Brown-Female, 37, mother/wife/financial provider
Chantel Richards
Mr. Brown-Male, 39, father/husband/unemployed, drinking problem
Orlando Flowers
J.T Male, 19, gang leader
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.Donnell Taylor
Anthony- Male,23, owner of Hip-Hop shop
Christopher Adams
Mayor of Detroit
Kierra Williams
Ms. Bluemer, Dance Teacher
..Breanna Vetor
Wubzy
. Danny Larkins
Tyrone
Christain Dixon
Ramal
RayNathan Carter
Sheila/ Narrator
Chante Massey
Raina
...Jessica Johnson
Angela
Shelby Taylor
Michelle
.Evanne Coleman
Corey
Sheena Bullard
Mary
...Mary Samano
Nurse
...Jessica Kelly
Diedre
Theresa Jajou
Julie Wonsey, Publicity Photographer
..Julie Messawar
Police Officer
Janae Massey
Mean Girls
..Tuesday Bean, Vanessa Esho, Cynthia Lopez
COMPLETE CAST AND DANCERS:
Alexandria Welch
Amber Aytes
Angell Ganson
Anothny Hartman
Avianca Dalou
Breanna Vetor
Caitlyn Nix
Chante Massey
Chantel Richards
Chantel Richards
Chantelle Watkins
Christain Dixon
Christopher Adams
Corez Mayes
Cynthia Lopez
DShaunna Murphy
Dajsha Frazier
Danny Larkins
Dantia Shante Coleman
Denzell Massey
Dominique Ingram
Donnell Taylor
Elsa Girlish
Evanne Coleman
Forrest Harvery III
Fredrick Penn III
Harley Mullins
Heather Korkis
Ivan Dalou
Janae R Masse
Janave Lee
Jasmine Stone
Jennifer Brehmer
Jessica Gernaey
Jessica Johnson
Jessica Kelly
Jessica White
Joseph Ricci
Joshua Redmond
Julie Messawear
Kathryn Livingston
Kierra Williams
Kristen M. Ruggs
Latisha Paul
Lauren Smith
Leah Reppert
Mary Medel
Mary Samano
Mary Samano
Matthew Thompson
Megan Berna
Naomi Eady
Nora Warda
Orlando Flowers
Ray Nathon Carter
Ryan Discher
Sara Namoo
Shana Williams
Shelby Taylor
Sonia Slewio
Tevin Washington
Theresa Jajou
Theresa Jajou
Tuesday Bean
Tyree Monroe
Valerie Ryals
Vanessa Esho
Director: Dana Powser Brewer
Prop design and stage manager: Terri Gildner
Sound and lighting support: Rick Lewis and Doyle Lewis
Photo, video and cast support: Mike Tate Jr.
Cast support: Chelsea Dillard, Ja. Streeter and Anthony Graves
Additional Choreography: Jordan Mac, Detroit Talent Studio
Additional cast and production staff names and roles to be posted soon (please email with additions or corrections).
Play Production Blog:
Friday, May 15, 2009
What an amazing final show we had tonight. I am so proud of my babies! There were so many bumps in the road, right up to this final night, but the people who made the choice to stick with it just blew me (and the audience) away! Each and every student who took part in this project should feel so proud! I am astounded by the talent, dedication, and strength that came through in so many of my students! I will never forget this experience.
Dana Powser Brewer
Mon., May, 18, 2009
Loved the play! Had a lot of fun doing it. It was a cool experience all in all. Yeah you guys rock w00t!
Ivan Dalou
Its been great working with you guys, we had a lot of fun doing the play and it was incredible. Thank you so much.
Kristen Ruggs
I truly loved working with you and your staff on the play. It was a great experience for me and many others . So, can you do me a big favor and tell Lady Love she is truly a great woman and she inspires me so much? Thank you for your time. Always,
Jessica White CHS Dancer
Overall, I think this play came out really well. I thought it was going to be a disaster, but we had a production crew on the set with us helping us get everything ready. We really made a difference in ourselves after this play. I thought I was going to just sit out and be lazy, but guess what? I didn't! I saw my classmates get up and have a good time, so I was like, "What the heck? Me too!"
Avianca Dalou chs dancer.
Hey I just wanted to say that I had a blast working with you and want to thank the people who helped me and others. Hope to see you guys again. Thank You, Nora from CHS
Nora Warda
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Well i was the narrator along with my fellow student chante.. and honestly i can say i didn't take the play serious at first but at the last minute i just had a sudden change of heart... and this play really means something to us...it shows the dedication the loyalty and the determination of our school and youth under construction.... I am so proud of all the students that participated in this play.... I also thank all the staff that help us through the rough road on the way to our success..... YOU'VE BEEN OF GREAT HELP..!!!!! Thank you ms. brewer for the little push you gave all of us.... WE DID FANTASTIC..... GO MADISON!!!!!!
Dominique Ingram
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A HUGE THANK YOU! TO OUR SPONSORS:
Chris Sueri, Dir. of Premier Care Michigan
Betsy Cox
Sheryl Kaufman
Matthew Krieg, Pizza One Madison Hts
Greg Jamian, Sun Medical, Inc.
Pages to Stages
Tim Hortons, Madison Heights
Tim Hortons, Royal Oak
Kroger, West Bloomfield
John Giragosian
SPECIAL THANKS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:
David Brodie
Michael Jeffreys, YES Network
Mike Fossano
Cristina Vendittelli
Sarah Patton
Carole Master
Landmark Education
Olivia Manns
Kimberly Dondero Pierce
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