DIRECTOR-Playwright
Cynthia Valentine
Presenting The "Calvary Unleashed" Cast
Our ensemble cast are true performers and really bring each character to life.
Cynthia Valentine is the owner and CEO of Destiny Publishings. She is a multi-talented individual with over 20 years of experience in acting, writing, and theatre. Cynthia holds two degrees from Georgia State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has produced over 20 media projects, including books and albums, and also produced an animated film titled "The Journey" for the legendary Bill Duke, along with two books. Her stage play, "Nativity Unleashed," debuted in 2017 to a sold-out audience and continued through 2019. Ms. Valentine offers public speaking and acting coaching, as well as writing instruction. She has authored poetic and dramatic reading books, novels, and spoken word albums, and has made several television appearances while performing at various notable venues.
Cynthia attended the Central Georgia School of Ministry for three years, earning a Deaconess Missionary and Evangelist License. A born-again believer for over 40 years, she began her ministry with grassroots efforts, including a bus ministry to bring children to Sunday school and a hunger program for the less fortunate.
She led a Christian drill team and drum corps that participated in parades and community events for evangelism, and was part of a morning prayer ministry that strengthened her prayer life and discernment. Cynthia founded "The Arts Ministry" at her local church, managing a team that organized various performing groups and church programs, leading to significant outreach successes.
For thirteen years, she co-founded and co-pastored "Blessed Assurance COGIC," focusing on reaching the unchurched. God used her to help individuals overcome struggles such as addiction and oppression, and she actively led church members to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
PASTOR HONEST
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LADY HONEST
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JESUS
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SISTER FRUIT
Sharita Barnaby
Sharita Barnaby hails from Brooklyn, NY, and currently lives in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from the SAE Institute with a degree in Audio Production. As a singer, songwriter, pianist, and actress, she is passionate about using her talents in the performing arts to make a positive impact. She believes that God will continue to create opportunities for her to share her gifts.
SISTER BITTER
LaShon Holliday
LaShon Holliday, originally from Chicago, IL, now lives in Snellville, GA, with her family. She is a wife, mother of four, and grandmother of six. An entrepreneur with a business degree, LaShon is passionate about event planning, film production, and script writing. She appeared in Steve McQueen’s film "Widows" and multiple Chicago-based TV shows. Additionally, she served as the Supervising Executive Producer for two independent films and wrote and produced her own film, "It's Something About When Sunday Comes." LaShon also played the receptionist on the hit show "Empire" for four seasons and authored "Embracing Your Past Pains."
SISTER HYPOCRITE
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BROTHER STEREOTYPED
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SISTER REDEEMED
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SISTER PERSONA
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NARCISISST
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VICTIM
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EXAMPLE
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OBNOXIOUS
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PRIVILEDGED
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JOY KINDNESS
Trudie V Lee
Trudie V Lee believes that we all have unused creative abilities waiting to burst into the earth’s atmosphere to expand and advance life, ultimately making a mark in the universe. She’s a writer, actress, educator, and encourager of Words of Life. Her accomplishments include children’s books, spoken word videos, and documentaries. Her love of life and people keeps her energized, always expecting, dreaming, and growing
MESSY GOSSIPER
Dorothea Williams
Dorothea is a Deacon who developed a love for acting at The Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri, over 35 years ago. She played in the Comcast 57 show "The Power of God" and has performed in several plays in the Atlanta area. She was a part of the original Nativity Unleashed cast and played the part of Sadie. Dorothea is a proud wife, mother of two, and grandmother of one
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TOKEN WHITE GUY
Alan Couch
Alan Couch has worked for decades as a drama director at various churches, where he wrote, directed, and acted in multiple plays, skits, and ministries—currently, Alan is a member of the Drama and Children's Ministries at Christ Chapel in Hampton. He has also taken part in several professional stage plays.
AGNOSTIC
VistaGilliam
Vista Gilliam, a proud Grady Baby from Atlanta, is the mother of three adult children: Jai, Jamel, and Jakiah. She manages a community food center at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, providing fresh produce to those with health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. A Toastmasters member for five years, Vista has won multiple awards for Best Speaker and Storytelling, believing that laughter is good for the soul
DEACON FRUIT
Frank James
Being Famous Frank James is at your service, always moving with purpose. He is never shy, never nervous, and always approaches with peace and respect. Frank hails from Detroit and has made a significant impact within the entertainment industry. As the grandson of a deacon, this is his life's work on grand display.
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HUSBAND
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SINGER/VENDOR COORDINATOR
Charlette Narcisse
Noelle Charlette Char is a seasoned psalmist with over 20 years of experience as a praise and worship leader, ordained into the ministry of the gospel in 2023. She travels throughout the United States singing with Global Praise and is the proprietor of True Harvest and Company. Char is also a published author with multiple titles.
SINGER
Sheryl Patton
Sheryl, a seasoned entertainer, has been singing since she was three. She is the lead vocalist in a cover band and can be found on Sundays on the praise and worship team. While music is her top passion, acting comes in a close second. Sheryl is the founder of "Another Woman's Story", a nonprofit organization that provides support for survivors of domestic violence. Through podcasts, interviews, and in-person appearances, she uses her voice to reach the world.
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