Black Nativity Cast
Sitarah Gjerme is a writer and author. When she’s not spending time with her family, she is usually writing, behind a camera, or cooking up a storm for her family and friends. Sitarah grew up singing some of the musical numbers in Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity, and she was overjoyed when she saw that GREAT is producing the show!
Jazz Haynes (Marley) works at Torrid LLC as a sales associate. She’s been in shows like Syringa Tree, Spamalot, and GREAT’s recent production of Black Nativity. Jazz is an aspiring YouTuber with a focus on style, fashion, and health. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family, write, draw, and read.
Moneesha Henley is a Call Representative at Aria Communications. Moneesha enjoys being with her friends and family, and learning new things.
Tatanisha Henley is the owner of TETEFYED STYLEZ & WE3DA ENT. She enjoys doing hair, choir, praise dance, and TikTok dances! Tatanisha has always loved making people laugh, and has a goal of performing onstage. She is making her stage debut in this production!
Dove Holmes works at Blessed Hands Painting and Drywall. He loves singing, art, and praising God. This is Dove’s first production, and he is excited to perform and praise!
Isabelle Howard is in 5th grade at Mississippi Heights Elementary School. She enjoys writing, reading, acting, and baking. She has appeared in GREAT Summer Camps, and performed as a solo vocalist in Sauk Rapids’ Star of the Storms. Isabelle loves musicals, and she’s excited to be part of this production!
Jalynn Jackson is a Paraprofessional at Riverview Intermediate School. She enjoys playing piano, longboarding, writing music, acting, and performing. She has been part of GREAT productions of Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland. Jalynn loves exploring new opportunities and challenges, and is excited to take part in this production!
Denzel Kazeze (Jamal) is finishing his first year of online college courses. Denzel took the stage with GREAT last season for Black Nativity and Legally Blonde, and is excited to return and develop his theatrical skills even more with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. When he has free time, Denzel might be honing his singing or dancing skills or working out.
Buddy King is an Executive at Higher Works Collaborative, a local non-profit in St. Cloud. He is also a Community and Outreach Pastor at Jubilee Worship Center. He enjoys producing music, writing plays, and spending time with family and friends. He has appeared in GREAT productions of Akeelah and the Bee, and his original play titled A Christmas to Believe In. Buddy loves theatre and storytelling, and he hopes that these stories inspire hope in the community.
Debra Leigh is the Vice President of Cultural Fluency, Equity, and Inclusion at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. She loves dancing, singing, music, dominos, and being with her grandkids. She has been involved with many GREAT productions as an actor, choreographer, and director! Debra loves the challenge of performing while life is happening, and she loves working behind the scenes too!
Martrice Robinson has appeared in GREAT productions of The Wiz and Ragtime. Her love of musicals led her to audition for Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. She loves watching horror and thriller movies and singing!
Rayvon Sams is an independent contractor specializing in hairstyling, cleaning, and minor house maintenance. She enjoys comedy shows and movies, karaoke, bowling, fishing, and anything to do with nature. Rayvon is originally from Chicago, but moved here from Indianapolis.
Tajuana Smith is an Assembly Tech at New Flyer. She loves a little bit of everything, from helping others to cooking! She has appeared in productions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and Pinnochio. Tajuana thinks its important to be active in the community, and she has been doing just that since she was very young.
Al Smith is a self employed plumber. He enjoys playing pool, bowling, and the card game Bidwiz. Al has appeared in Wizard of Oz, In the Darkness, and Motherless. He enjoys the music, title, and comradery in Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity.
Falisha Tims is a YMCA Group Fitness Instructor. She loves Zumba and Broadway! Falisha studied music during college, and she enjoys spending time with her family.
Nathan Voegeli is in 7th grade at Sartell Middle School. He enjoys reading, playing video games, and dirt trail racing. He has been in GREAT Summer Camps, and he takes part in Sartell Middle School’s Comedy Club!