For the Love of Mahalia
by RKJB Entertainment

Jan. 25 - Jan. 28 (2017)

Female back-up vocalists sought. Contact producer NOW.

In 1965 white writer Julie Ann Mathews travels from Alabama to Illinois to get a rare interview with gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. This gospel spirited musical is filled with some of Mahalia Jackson's greatest hits like "How I Got Over", "Precious Lord Take My Hand", "Didn't It Rain" and many more! Nominated by broadway world. com for best writing of  an original work.

Writen by Robert King, Jr., and presented by RKJ Productions.

Director: Roger Thomas 
Music Direction: Mattie Robinson 
Costumes Designed By: Veronica Prior 
 
                  Cast
Mahalia Jackson - Jacqui Cross
Julie Ann Mathews - Marett Hanes
Lilly Mathews - Linda Myers
Corretta Scott King - Timeca Seretti
Martin Luther King Jr. - Robert King Jr.
Ralph Albernathy - Jeremy Rashad Brown
Mr. Banks - Frank Benge
 
Ensemble:
Charlite Brooks, Juvonte Fowler, Myke Johnson, Ciera Wilson, Erma Morgan, Charlese Denise Holliday.  

 

We are currently seeking 2 African American female vocalists to be in our ensemble of "For The Love Of Mahalia," running Feb 23rd -March 5th, 2017 at The Boyd Vance Theater in Austin! There will be a stipend offered at the end of the run. 


Please submit a headshot and resume via email to:robert_king2014@yahoo.com