Lawrence Floyd “The First Lady” Brings Broadways top Talent to Garner, NC

Lawrence Floyd “The First Lady” an inspirational comedy stage play with music about the Preacher's Wives. Two shows will be performed at 3pm & 8pm. The evening show will be preceded by a Star Studded Red Carpet facilitated by Betty Jackson.
 
May 26, 2012 - PRLog -- Garner, N.C. (May 26, 2012) –Capital City Hope Foundation and Obsidian Media Group collaborate to do the first fundraiser for the Capital City Hope Foundation on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Garner Performing Arts Center742 W. Garner Road Garner, NC 27529. The local company brought in from promotions, and event planning was Ambiance Productions Word Inc. Both Smith (APW, Inc) and Floyd (OMG) aim to bring African American Broadway/National Black Film Festival talent here to the Carolinas. They also aim to provide cultural awareness, and exposure to provide minorities with honor, pride and courage to pursue their goals in the arts.

Lawrence Floyd “The First Lady” an inspirational comedy stage play with music about the Preacher's Wives. Two shows will be performed at 3pm & 8pm. The Event will be hosted by Peggy Tatum of TCP Magazine. Pre- Show guest appearances by Chris and Shawna, 2012 Noble Peace Prize Award Finalist, the supremely accomplished consummate artist Rozyln Sorrell, the very talented Vocalist, Writer and Producer Michael Buie and other selected talented ticket holders. The evening show will be preceded by a Star Studded Red Carpet facilitated by Betty Jackson, Owner of Betty Jackson Management. Red Carpet Interviews hosted by Christopher Terrell & T'Renee Mathis.

“I am honored to bring some of the top Actors & Actresses in New York to North Carolina.” said Lawrence Floyd, Founder of Obsidian Media Group. “The Stage Play will provide a lot of inspiration.”Floyd continued.

Entrance for the public is $25 for general admission, $35 premium seating and $50 VIP includes a VIP Reception and Red Carpet. Tickets are available at http://firstladyomg.eventbrite.com/

Half Off VIP Ticket $25 "The First Lady" (Value: $50) Offer expires June 01, 2012 (Midnight) Call 919 395-0493 for Tickets.  

Synopsis
The First Lady, a new gospel musical, written and directed with original music by AUDELCO award winner Lawrence Floyd. The gospel stage play is about the Preacher’s Wives. The play is set in On Solid Rock, a small storefront church in a small town until three new members join. The First Lady is a story of infidelity, secrets, revelations and healing as the members strive to adapt to a changing world and hold on to their church in the face of adversity and scandal.

This powerful, inspiring play with music features, Taimak, “Bruce Leroy” from the cult classic movie, The Last Dragon, Ashley Nicole Jeffrey, Gossip Girl, Law & Order, Amber A. Harris, Ken Alston Jr., Czech Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony, Michael Alexis Palmer, All My Children, Law & Order SVU, Neil Dawson (AUDELCO Award Winner) and rising star Cedrina S. Baugh who has performed with Donnie McClurkin and Cece Winans and Ashley Marshell an aspiring R&B singer from N.C.

The creative team consists of Josue Jasmin, choreography; Jeff Bolding and Kelvyn Bell, sound design; Roderick Warner, scenic design; Antoinette Tynes, lighting design; Damion Sanders, costume design; Bayo, Production Manager; Tony Davidson, Tech. Director; T. Renee’ Mathis Associate Producer and Crystal Bodie-Smith, Project Liaison.

Sponsors, vendors, and advertisers participating in the event will gain exposure through Facebook, Twitter, flyers, and email blasts before and after the event. Capital City Hope Foundation will work diligently to develop an elegant event that is beneficial to all participants.

To become a sponsor, vendor, or advertise in Program Booklet send an email to csmith@capitalcityhopefoundation.com or call (888) 219-7954

About Obsidian Media Group:
Obsidian Media Group (OMG) Producers of the award-winning New York production of Black Man Rising, (winner of four (4) AUDELCO Awards for Excellence in Theatre; Best Director, Choreography, Outstanding Ensemble Performance and Dramatic Production of the Year) and ResurGENTs: The Reappearance Of Hope by Lawrence Floyd and Damion Sanders (4 Award nominations, winner for Juson Williams for Best Choreography; 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival). Also, 2007, 2009 & 2011 National Black Theatre Festival Main stage Participants and multiple collaborations worldwide, most recently with Troika Bermuda.

Arts collective that have spent the past few years creating new works for the Stage and Screen. Founded in 2005, OMG is a collaboration of writers, artists, dancers, musicians. It has a great reputation as an up and coming company with good records of performances, workshops and related activities offered internationally.

About Capital City Hope Foundation:
Capital City Hope Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization located in the mid-central region of North Carolina in Raleigh. Capital City Hope Foundation came into inception when the community was affected by a range of tornadoes, fatalities, illnesses, homelessness and unemployment, to name a few. The Foundation‘s vision is to bring awareness, influence the community to assist each other, empower the needy and bridge the gap so everyone can return to a productive state of mind.

About Ambiance Productions World Inc:
Crystal Smith, President and Owner have been bringing entertainment to the triangle since 1993. Smith has been away from the entertainment industry and is now back on the scene. You may remember her from when she initially made a name for herself by doing a parade downtown Raleigh for South East Raleigh and doing the Back to The Hood Outdoor Festival in Chavis Heights Field or when you attended the collegiate competitions with the area colleges. She was known for providing entertainment for well known events in the past like: the Coca Cola Road shows at CIAA; FamFest Bimbe, Women's Empowerment, Plum Crazy, Tremors and many other events sponsored by Foxy 107/104 and 97.5. Formerly her company was known as Ambiance Productions Entertainment Company. This company was also responsible for creating the modeling troupe on the campus of St. Augustine's College campus which also started a trend with area troupes getting involved in community projects.

Ms. Smith formerly known as Ms. Bodie has regrouped and is now Ambiance Productions World Inc. and has been quietly preparing to launch a few projects for the Community in conjunction with many prominent people in the Capital City. She has recruited help from very dedicated individuals in the triangle namely Ms. Hopson and Ms. Faison. The corporation plans on making a difference in the Triangle this upcoming year beginning with their collaboration with people like Larry Floyd and Marilyn Bryant-Tucker of MBT Marketing Solutions. The plan is to bring positive entertainment and opportunities for Entertainment, Networking, Esteem Building, Inspiration, Community Development, and Violence Intervention for young adults and so much more. Smith's personal interests are to “TO PURSUE Entertainment with her PASSION for a PURPOSE to make a positive impact in the Triangle." The next project is this fall, 2012 for the Capital City.

About MBT Marketing Solutions:
MBT Marketing Solutions is a full service marketing agency located in Raleigh, North Carolina providing effective marketing solutions to micro business owners, small business owners, talent and non-profit agencies. Offer affordable marketing and publicity budgets. MBT Marketing Solutions Founder, Marilyn Bryant-Tucker earned her Master's Business Administration in Marketing from Strayer University in 2011 and Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management, from Strayer University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration Degree specializing in Marketing at Walden University.

If you would like more information about The First Lady or schedule an interview with Lawrence Floyd, please call Marilyn at 919-345-2892 or email marilyn@mbtmarketingsolutions.com

Related Links:

http://firstladyomg.eventbrite.com/

http://www.obsidianmediagroup.org/

http://thefirstladygospelstageplay.wordpress.com/
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