EMERGE Theatre Group
Where memorable entertainmnet and philanthrophy merge.
Meet the cast
Local talents take center stage in "The Old Settler" by John Henry Redwood. This captivating play is set in 1940's Harlem, where two two sisters navigate the complexities of relationships. As they confront their past, their journey unravels a story about the transformative power of love and forgiveness. "The Old Settler" offers pure entertainment and emotional depth that will leave the audience moved.
Shawnna Coney as Elizabeth
Val Bonds as Quilly
Chiara Pittman as Lou Bessie
Kalvin Jackson as Husband
Meet Chef Sophia Marie of Katered Eatz
Guests will savor the following gourmet offerings:
- Roasted chicken legs and thighs with seasoned rice.
- Chicken and sausage jambalaya.
- Smothered green beans with smoked meat.
- Veggie delight with garlic butter sauce.
The meal includes fruit, green salad, roll, dessert, and a beverage.
also featuring
Artistic visionaries bring a symphony of creativity and enchantment to the stage...
Clinnesha D. Sibley
"The Old Settler" is directed by Clinnesha D. Sibley. Her last directing project was "A Raisin in the Sun" produced by Pike County Little Theatre. Other directing credits include "The Colored Museum", "The Bluest Eye", and "The Mountaintop".
Kimble Funchess
The opening act for the evening will feature veteran trumpeter, Kimble Funchess. He has performed with some of the nation's greatest artists in Jazz, Gospel, Blues, and R&B including B.B. King, The O'Jays, The Temptations, Johnny Taylor, and Bobby Rush.
