Danger Zone Program

THE READY WRITER & BULLY ME NOT FOUNDATION PRESENTS WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: ANNETTA T. SWIFT EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TABER HARDEN RIVERSIDE EPICENTER SATURDAY, AUGUST 21ST 2021 4:00PM & 8:00PM

IMAGINE BEING A PART OF A RELATIONSHIP AND GIVING YOUR ALL TO YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR FRIEND. YOU GO THROUGH YEARS OF GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES, CONQUERING THEM ALL. YOU FEEL AS IF YOU KNOW THEM BETTER THAN THEY KNOW THEMSELVES... ONE DAY, SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MAKE YOU TAKE ANOTHER LOOK... SUSPICION RISES... ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT ONE OF THEM IS NOT WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE. EVERYONE SEEMS SUSPICIOUS AFTER A WHILE YET NO EVIDENCE EXPOSES THE TRUTH, AND MAYBE THE GUILTY ONE IS YOU! BETRAYAL AND DECEPTION SEND THESE FRIENDS ON A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE THAT IS MIND-BOGGLING. WHO IS THE CULPRIT? YOU’RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT! FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS!!!!

WRITER/DIRECTOR Annetta Swift was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She later relocated to Atlanta in 1988 with her parents. She graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1989. She is an author of 25 books and has written a plethora of plays that was performed at the Clayton County PAC as well as her church, Living Faith Tabernacle. She served faithfully over the church’s drama team, Fresh Manna (Now, Amplified Arts Drama Ministries), for over 15 years. In 2020, she passed to “Baton” to her predecessors. She had put writing away only to be approached by her husband to venture out and spread her wings as The Ready Writer. Thus, launching her premiere solo project, “Danger Zone”. She also has a non-profit organization, \"Bully Me Not Foundation, Inc.”, where she advocates for students and adults that have been and are bullied. They help them with rallies, seminars as well as their books and resources. She is a licensed Elder at her church and serves faithfully in whatever capacity she is needed. She resides in Hampton, Georgia with her husband, Rodney Swift, Jr. They have one child, Syrinthia J. Swift. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Taber Harden plays the role of Stevie Harris in the play. He is a native of Culloden, Georgia (Monroe County). He has always been a hard worker and has overcome some extremely heavy obstacles. He is proof positive that no matter what the statistics say, you can be whatever you want to be and do it legally. He wears many entrepreneurial hats owning many companies and forging tons of partnership around the globe. On top of his profit organizations, he is the Founder and CEO of his own non-profit (TNT Scholarships). He also serves as the Chairman of Bully Me Not Foundation! His success doesn’t stop in the workforce. His sense of humor has been loved by many, thus thrusting him into the arts. He loves the stage and the stage loves him. He has been in a plethora of play productions, most of which were done with The Ready Writer. He is one of the most giving human beings and his heart is to help those who are on their way to the TOP. He resides in Stockbridge, Georgia with his beautiful wife, Mikisha, and they have three amazing children, Tabien, Taver and Tabre Harden.

STAGE MANAGER/ CO-DIRECTOR ERICA GETER Erica Geter has loved the arts since she was a small child. Her light shined throughout that time leading her down a path of entertainment and ministry. She also received a dual diploma from Tri Cities High School in dance and arts. She has had experience in several areas of stage management, such as but not limited to, lighting, blocking, dance choreograph and the list goes. She is one of the Dance Leaders of Kingdom Worshippers, along with her mother at Living Faith Tabernacle. She is excellent at her craft and her gift flows like a river. MASTER OF CEREMONY ANTHONY SMITH Anthony Smith is an amazing man with tons of talents under his belt.He has worked as a Bounty Hunter, in body building and even a Private Investigator.He has his own Trucking Company. He is also a lover of the arts. He was formally trained in Voiceovers and uses his voice in many different ways.

THE PROGRAM GREETINGS/INTRO OF HOST -ANTHONY SMITH WELCOME/HOUSE RULES - ANTRAVIS “TREDAY” WHITE INTRODUCTION OF ACT ONE “DANGER ZONE” – ACT ONE INTERMISSION – 15 MINUTES INTRODUCTION OF ACT TWO – ANTRAVIS “TREDAY” WHITE DANGER ZONE – FINALE CURTAIN CALL -ANTHONY SMITH SPECIAL THANKS/FINAL REMARKS ANNETTA SWIFT AND TABER HARDEN SILENCE IS PRICELESS Please be courteous to others. Turn off all phones. Refrain from any unnecessary talking and walking during the production.

THE CAST KIARA FALLEN Kiara is playing the role of Macy Wilson in this production. She has been acting since she was in high school and her presence commands the audience. She has been a part of Drama club 9th- 12th Newton High School. Newton Iowa, the Ministry team Beulah Heights University., Drama Director Trinity chapel. She has also served as Drama Director for several years as well. Her resume is full and her acting abilities speak for themselves. BASEEMAH HAYNES Baseemah Haynes is playing the role of Dilya Riivers. She is a native of Chicago, IL. and traveled to Atlanta, GA. in 2009 to make it her second home. Baseemah studied at Asbury College in Wilmore, KY and Howard University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a major in Psychology and a minor in Theater. In her professional career she travels around the country working on Disaster Recovery Management projects for the government and multiple insurance companies. Baseemah landed a role in her very first stage play, \"He Did it for Me,\" in 2017. From there, she was cast in her first major production, \"The CEO.\" Baseemah has also worked behind the scenes as a stage manager for multiple productions. CATRICA THOMPSON Catrica Thompson is playing the role of Raven Johnson. She is from Saginaw, Michigan and relocated to Atlanta in 1994. She is a seasoned actress and has been acting for over two decades. She captivates her audience and leaves them screaming for an encore. She played many characters such as a junkie, a battered wife, a flight attendant and even a murderer. She is also an ordained Minister at the church she attends, Living Faith Tabernacle. MARKUS ALLEN Markus Allen is playing the role of Mike Dixon. He is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. Markus has been known for being the, “class clown”. He is hilarious to say the least and the stage always asks for more. His comedic timing is impeccable and his wit comes naturally. He has played in many plays and has even penned a few. There are two plays he co-wrote with the Ready Writer and was performed at the Clayton County PAC. He has been acting of over 15 years and looks forward to being on the big screen once again in a more prominent role.

THE CAST JACELYN BRYAN Jacelyn Bryan plays the role of Parker. She has been acting ever since she was in the 3rd grade. She always had a leading role and in 4th grade adding dancing to her resume. She joined a dance team in the 7th grade at Babb Middle School and continued to dance through high school. A couple years later she discovered her love for acting and has done Extra roles in a few movies. She has played many roles in her church’s plays and continues to do both to this day. XAVIER BROWN Xavier Brown plays the role of Keith in the play. He has appeared in several stage plays such as, “”Once on this Island, Little Shop of Horrors”, and most recently in the stage play, “Cries from the Grave”. Also he co-wrote the sketch comedies in “A Night of Laughter” at his church Living Faith Tabernacle in 2019. He recently he has join forces with Tasha King to take over the drama team, Amplified Art Drama Ministries (Formerly known as Fresh Manna). He is excited about the adventures that are to come. JESSICA LEGGINS Jessica plays the role of Simone in the play. She has been acting before she could even read. She has a passion for the arts which extends from acting to dance. She is also the Ambassador for Bully Me Not Foundation, Inc. As a teenager, her resume is already full and it’s only the beginning. ALAN COUCH Alan Couch plays Capt. Lukes in the play. He has been acting the majority of his life starting from 9th-12th Newton High School. Newton Iowa. He has also been a writer as well as Drama Director at Trinity Chapel. He has done various skits and plays with and through Trinity Family Worship Center, Central Church, Prevailing Purpose Church, New Covenant Church, Restoration Community Ministries, Living Faith Church and counting. His acting skills are matchless and his talent is superb. He is one to have on your team whether acting or serving.

THE CAST TAMARA BRODGON GODINEAUX Tammy Plays the role of Ms. Tammy in the play. She is a natural born actor and she does it with excellence. She has written and directed while serving as one of the Lead Servants Fresh Manna Drama Team. While she has an incredible gift to act, her true passion is singing and song writing. She has a voice of an angel and she is sure to steal your heart in any arena. PAMELA HIGHTOWER Pamela plays the role of Tina in the play. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia by way of St. Louis, MO. Pamela has been singing since she was 5 years old. She sang in an Opera choir for 6 years and they toured to perform here in Georgia at all the Black colleges in 1999 – 2000. She sings with the Praise Team at Living Faith Tabernacle and enjoys worshipping. She has been a Freestyle Hip-Hop dancer all of her life and ministers passionately with Kingdom Worshippers Dance Team and Living Faith Tabernacle. She did her first play in 2014. She has also acted with Fresh Manna Drama Team is several productions including the comedy show. Her gift is undeniable and her passion will never die out. TAMARRA JOHNSON Tamarra Lewis Johnson plays the role of Det. Johnson in the play. Her acting resume is extremely long doing musicals like Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess, and Les Miserables. As time went on she Fresh Manna and has been a part of a host of plays and comedy shows. In all she believes her greatest talent is making others smile with her sense of humor. She is phenomenal and has the ability to capture a room once she set foot in it! SPECIAL THANKS The Ready Writer and Bully Me Not Foundation would like to extend heartfelt words of appreciation to every person that made this production possible! Shout out and special thanks to our phenomenal Music Director, Edward “Eddie” Simmons

CREDITS ANNETTA SWIFT’S HAIR – TRESS SHEARS SALON (SHIMEKA LOCKET) MUA – CHANNELL MCELRATH WARDROBE STYLIST FOR ANNETTA SWIFT – RONNESHA ASSUMADU PROGRAMS FOR G.A. – ROBERT BROCK, SR. ASSISTANT TO ANNETTA SWIFT – JOI ALLEN GATES SOUND – RODNEY SWIFT LIGHTS – SABRA SIMON AND REGINALD SWIFT PROPS – ALL ABOUT PROPS VIDEOGRAPHER – JAMAL “J-SOUTH” BULLOCK PHOTOGRAPHER – ALWON MAYWEATHER PROP/SET MANAGER – HARRY JEFFERSON STAGE HANDS- OLETA MARIE, TASHA KING, JAYDEN THOMPSON, KIRA LEGGINS WILL-CALL TICKET WINDOW – LYNN DUNNELL AND VICTORIA THOMPSON USHERS- EBONY IDAHOSA AND VOLUNTEERS EXTRAS IN THE PLAY, HARRY JEFFERSON AND JIMEL LEWIS SPONSORS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND SWIFT INVESTMENT BOARD RODNEY SWIFT, JR. TABER HARDEN CATRICA THOMPSON REGINALD SWIFT