Live Theatre Back in Teaneck

On Saturday morning April 11, 2015, REJOTI Productions hosted a 4 One Act Live Community Theatre Fest featuring the works of New Jersey playwrights Gail Wynn Huland El, Shirley Johnson, Vanessa Spencer and Veona Thomas at the St. Paul’s Auditorium – Teaneck, NJ.

“That Seat Is Mine” written by Gail Wynn Huland El, kicked off the fest with a comedic look into church etiquette when ‘Sister Lawanda finds someone in “her” seat’. Cast included Renee Coley, Reggie English, Theodore English and Dorothy Graham.

Set in modern time with power point mixed media, the one woman monologue “Sojourner Truth/Michelle Obama” written and performed by Shirley A. Johnson followed with resounding applause as a hypothetical view into the thoughts of Sojourner Truth about FLOTUS Michelle Obama was presented.

What would you do if an older friend of yours was dating your son/daughter? The next one act play “Oh Hell No!” answered that question with spectacular praise. Written by Vanessa A. Spencer, a friendship and love-ship was tested and thoughts were provoked. Cast included Bernice Ellison, Nicole S. Kelker and Jesu J.D. Mills.

Veona Thomas’ “Heavenly” about the relationship of a duo of angels sent to earth on assignment concluded the set of original works. Cast included Shernetta Harris, Nicole S. Kelker, Niko Sanabria-John and Michelle Thomas-Hanson with dance performances by Dance Evolution, Terry Lee King of Jewels’ Earthbound Angels, REJOTI choreographer and staff technician Timothy Douglas Thomas and Maisha Johnson of the New Hope Adult Praise Dancers – East Orange.

After a long hiatus, REJOTI founder/producer/director Veona Thomas has come back with a vengeance bringing live theatre and the art of storytelling back to the community.

“I am most grateful to the Creator for the return of my health and strength. Special thanks to all of you who are supporting our return to theatre production.” Thomas stated.

For more information on REJOTI Productions and upcoming productions, visit www.rejotiproductions.com.

Scenes from the Fest