Lekita L. Yarberry, also known as "KiKiLekita L. Yarberry" was born in Dallas TX. She first began acting at Truett Elementary School playing the character of "Aunt Esther" from the sitcom "Sanford and Son". Lekita attended college at Texas Southern University and continued her studies. She is 23 years old, loves to entertain and is looking forward to pursuing many more theatrical opportunities in the near future.
Joyce Poole-Bank
Joyce Poole Banks is the founder and CEO of Vision Expressions Performing Arts Company.
Vision Expressions was birthed out of Joyce's intense love for creative dramatic expression. Joyce believes in a multi-faceted approach to her performances and productions, which incorporates comedy, dramatic readings, poetry, music and motivational speaking.
Joyce is also an accomplished author, playwright, poet, songwriter and motivational speaker. Her most recent work is a book of poetry written to inspire married couples and to encourage unmarried individuals to positively approach the sanctity of marriage entitled, Are You Marriage Material?
Joyce's professional background encompasses fifteen years of experience in directing, theater production, dramatic instruction and stage management. However, the most rewarding aspect of Joyce is that she feels divinely directed to pour and impart vision into others. This is evidenced by Joyce's coaching, inspiring and mentoring other writers, actors, singers and playwrights.
Joyce's motto is, "Operate in excellence and accept nothing less!" She believes by following this creed, she will successfully accomplish her goal of encouraging and lifting the hearts of people.
Vision Expressions was birthed out of Joyce's intense love for creative dramatic expression. Joyce believes in a multi-faceted approach to her performances and productions, which incorporates comedy, dramatic readings, poetry, music and motivational speaking.
Joyce is also an accomplished author, playwright, poet, songwriter and motivational speaker. Her most recent work is a book of poetry written to inspire married couples and to encourage unmarried individuals to positively approach the sanctity of marriage entitled, Are You Marriage Material?
Joyce's professional background encompasses fifteen years of experience in directing, theater production, dramatic instruction and stage management. However, the most rewarding aspect of Joyce is that she feels divinely directed to pour and impart vision into others. This is evidenced by Joyce's coaching, inspiring and mentoring other writers, actors, singers and playwrights.
Joyce's motto is, "Operate in excellence and accept nothing less!" She believes by following this creed, she will successfully accomplish her goal of encouraging and lifting the hearts of people.
Valentina M. Daniels
Brandon Deon Dillard is a Dallas, TX native who has been on the local underground arts scene since his high school days at South Oak Cliff High School. Brandon has appeared in multiple commercials in the metroplex and played at several venues around the community. He has done cameos in music videos and made his major motion picture debut in the movie "Soul Men" in which he can be seen playing the role of a cop. Brandon recently won third place in the TECO 24 Hour Film Competition with his daughter Jabraeh Dillard. Brandon currently serves on the Deacon Board at the Higher Mark Full Gospel Baptist Church.
Lekita L. Yarberry
Brandon Deon
Dillard
Dillard
Crystal Poole
Jerrica Roy
Quincy Johnson
Crystal LaToya Poole is a native of Dallas TX. Crystal began her career by participating in the drama ministry at her church. Crystal has been on the TECO Theatrical Productions teaching staff since 2004, teaching hip-hop dance at local DISD schools. She has performed in many plays including "Black Nativity", "Just Jesus and Me" and "Succeeding Beyond the Limit". Crystal is the founder of her own entertainment company "Do God's Thang! Productions.
Quincy Johnson - A native of Dallas, Texas and currently resides in Euless, Texas. He began acting at an early age in a group called "Actors For Christ." He is looking forward to many more acting opportunities in the future. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he pledged as a brother of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and remains an active financial member in the organization. His hobbies include watching sports, and officiating football and lacrosse.
Jerrica K. Roy - Has a passion for acting. After she graduated high school, she studied theatre at Spelman College, then returned to Dallas and received her Associate's degree in Applied Arts at K.D. Studios. Since graduating, Jerrica has appeared in films, television shows, and stage performances. She has a deep love for the entertainment industry and has high hopes that it will lead to a lifelong career as a talented actor, director, writer and producer.
Majay Cooper
Doris Black Hubbard
Doris Black Hubbard is a native Dallas site and has been acting for over fifteen years. Some of her most memorable performances have been key roles in “Cotton Club”, “Never Turn Back”, “STAT”, Breaking the Wall” and many other plays presented by the St. John Baptist Church Theater Ministry.
She is currently working on an upcoming book entitled “Poems from the Heart”. Her passions are acting, motivational speaking, writing poetry, being a member of the praise ministry at her church and generally encouraging others to achieve their dreams. Doris counts her highest calling as being a child of the Most High God.
Ryeisha Rigsby
Marjay Cooper was born in Dallas, TX. She is beginning her acting career with this production of "I Prayed and I Stayed" playing the role of "Pearlie". She is a member of Gospel Tabernacle and has worked in numerous church productions. Marjay gives God all the praise for His favor and the gifts and talents He has blessed her with for His glory. She plans to continue her acting career and wants everyone to look for her in future productions.
