A Note From The Director

The tale of Carmen and Spanish cavalry soldier Don Jose

Roshunda Jones
Director of Theatre
is translated into a modern-day story of a parachute
factory worker Carmen Jones and a loyal Corporal named
Joe. Carmen is smitten with Joe and determined to win his
affection. It's wartime and Carmen always appears to be
at the heart of any fight that's going on. When Joe is
detailed to go and arrest her, he falls in love with Carmen
and allows her to escape while he deserts the army. While
waiting for Joe, she attracts the attention of prize-fighter
Husky Miller and follows him to Chicago for his im-
portant boxing match. Carmen ditches Joe without hesita-
tion but Joe is not to be put off that easily and he follows
Carmen to Chicago. Joe, desperate and maddened with
jealously, confronts Carmen at the stadium in an ending
that will have you at the edge of your seat. Carmen Jones
by Oscar Hammerstein II is based on Prosper Merimee's
Opera "Carmen." Dorothy Dandridge and Harry
Belafonte starred in the movie adaptation of this classic
Broadway musical.

CARMEN JONES by far is one of the most complicated musicals I’ve ever directed. The
show is based on an opera so the students had to embrace a whole new style of singing. I
think we have some future Leontyne Price and Marian Anderson’s among us. I have abso-
lutely loved how the company has embraced this modern day opera. They have worked dil-
igently to create the world of this musical and we are thrilled to share the story with our
audience. My extended thanks go to Mr. Collins, Mrs. Dickson, Ms. Stone, Ms. Fleming,
Mr. McCullough, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Estes, Mr. Jordan and Mr. Taylor for collaborating with
me on this project. I couldn’t have done it without you. I also would like to thank the dedi-
cated Carver Alumni who come back every year to lend a helping hand! You rock! Special
thanks go to our wonderful principal Ms. Ross and our administrative team for their sup-
port. Appreciation is also given to our extremely supportive Performing Arts Counselor,
Ms. Brown. Thanks for always supporting the Arts! Thanks is also given to our diligent
custodians under the leadership of Ms. Audrey for being accommodating to us during the
rehearsals. Another extended thanks goes to the front office staff for always lending an
extra hand. Thanks to our parent support group who always take care of us. Last but cer-
tainly not least, a huge thanks is given to all the Carver students who have dedicated so
much time and energy to produce a memorable show. I wish I could name you all individu-
ally. Without further adieu, we are proud to present Carmen Jones! Enjoy the show and
Beat out Dat Rhythm of the Drum!
 Carmen Jones
Book By:

Oscar Hammerstein II

Music By:

Georges Bizet

Based on Meilhac and Halevy’s adaptation of Prosper Merimee’s “Carmen”

Direction By:

Roshunda Jones

Technical Direction By:

Jabari Collins

Musical Direction By:

Pamela Dickson

Assistant Musical Direction By:

Carol Stone

Choreography By:

Kevin Washington, Denzel Taylor & Sarita Salinas

Sound Design:
Zavion Milburn

Vocal Coach:

Kellie Estes (AFA)

CARMEN JONES is presented through special arrangement with

R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

 Production Team
Stage Managers…………………………………Alyssa Vincent & Madison Jones
Student Choreographers..………………….Kevin Washington & Jordan Johnson
Set Designers……………………………………….…Jabari Collins & Imani Titus
Sound Technician…………………………………….…………...Zavion Millburn
Student Lighting Designers…………….……De’jainique Carter & Ericah Rhodes
Publicity Managers………………Zavion Milburn, Imani Titus & Alexis Stewart
Tech Assistant……..………………………………………….……Zavion Milburn
Costume Designer……...……………………….Roshunda Jones & Jordan Colbert
Costume Construction………………...………..……………….…...Linda Fleming
Publicity Team………..Joshua Cruise, Nolan Pena, Yamir Ellis & Bishop Pearsall
Costume Crew
Jordan Colbert, Kai Womack, Ashley Harrison, Tamara Fleming & Pam Walker

Technical Crew
Alexis Stewart, Alyssa Vincent, Anteya Mills, Candice Suber, Chelsee Granberry, Dejanique
Carter, Ericah Rhodes, Imani Titus, Jason Chavez, Kamryn Womack, Kneesty Masinya,
Madison Jones, Tamia Green, Taylor Sherman, Torri Lang, Xander Paiz, Zavion Millburn

Orchestra
Orchestra Director: Michael McCullough

Pamela Dickson, Ivan Geters, Angela Castillo, Cindy Vega, Madison

Tran, Keith Beene, Tiona Thomas, Evelyn Vega, Christian King, Sharai
Ford, Tevin Boult, Jasmine White, Stephanie Aguilar & Jalinn Smith
 Cast
Carmen Jones……………………………………………………….……….Jazmyne Charles
Joe………………………………………………………………….………….Kaleb Womack
Cindy Lou…………………………………………………….….…………....Jocelyn Dorsey
Sally………………………………………………..………………………….Jordan Johnson
Frankie…………………………………………..…….…………………………Kai Womack
Myrt………………………………………………...……………………….Demiah Williams
Husky Miller……………………………………..…………………………..Ri’Chard Jordan
Sergeant Brown…………………………………………...………………………Jayden Rich
Rum/Lt. Eddie Perkins………………………...…………...…………….…........Narius Nedd
Dink………………………….……………………………………………….Siemyone Edgar
Corporal Morrell/Husky’s Friend……………………....................................Trysten Williams
Bartender/Husky’s Friend……………………………………………………...Joshua Cruise
Mr. Higgins...………………………………………………..….………….Kevin Washington
Ms. Higgins……………………………………………………………..…Miriam Hernandez
Poncho……………………………………………………………………….Judah Rodriguez
Country Club Ladies
Cheyenne Bumper, Francean Houngbo, Emma Montiel, Megan Mottu & Ashlee Walker

The Company
Alton Nealey, Alyssa Wade, Amare’on Reyna, Ariyel Johnson, Armani Brown, Ashley Harrison, Bailey Mitchell, Brielle John-
son, Caleb Carter, Caleb Sells, Cody Dixon, Colby Ester, Dejshia Carr, Devin Allen, Diana Jane, Erin Graves, Folasade Asoro,
Grace Guzman, Jade Lacy, Jaida Walker, Jaila Stanley, Jaya Brown, Jazziz Hamilton, Jordan Colbert, Laeticia Guenoun, Lauren
Collier, Maria Perez, Mateo Garcia, Myka Oneal, Nadia Noble, Natalia Rodrigues, Oscar Garcia, Oscar Villigran, Pre’Jazacly-
James, Sanaa Hill, Shamaurie Smart, Shavon Foreman, Sissi Arriaga, Skylar Baker, Yasaar Ellis, Zhane Figgins, & Zoe Atkinson

Drew Academy Students

Adoriam Dewalt, Ariana Valliar, Camron Lettries & Christopher Pace

Carver & Aldine Dance Company

Dance Directors: Sarita Salinas & Brianna McCray

Alejandra Deleon, Alexy Quiroga, Anaya Jones, Angela Marroquin, Ariel Burton, Bianca Bolanos,

Juliana Menjivar, Paula Garcia, Salma Davila & Zariah Caldwell

 Musical Numbers
“Opening”………………………………………………………………..Ensemble
“Lift ‘Em Up and Put ‘Em Down”…………………………………….Street Boys
“Honey Gal O’ Mine”…………………………………………………Male Chorus
“Good Luck , Mr. Flyin’ Man!”…………………………………….Female Chorus
“Dat’s Love”………………………………………………………Carmen, Chorus
“You Talk Jus’ Like My Maw”………….…………………..…...….Joe, Cindy Lou
“Murder–Murder”……………………………………………….....Female Chorus
“Carmen Jones Is Goin’ to Jail!”…………………………….…………..Ensemble
“Dere’s a Café on de Corner”………………………………………...Carmen, Joe
“Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum”………………..……………..Frankie, Chorus
“Stan’ Up An’ Fight”…………………………….………….Husky Miller, Chorus
“Whizzin’ Away Along de Track”…….……...Rum, Dink, Myrt, Frankie, Carmen
“Dis Flower”…………………………………………………………………...Joe
“If You Would Only Come Away”…………………………….……..Carmen, Joe
“De Cards Don’t Lie”……………………Frankie, Myrt, Carmen, Female Chorus
“Finale of Act One”………………………..………………..Carmen, Joe & Chorus
“Dat ol’ Boy”……………………………………………………………..Carmen
“Poncho De Panther from Brazil”....Frankie, Myrt, Husky Miller, Rum, Ensemble
“Spanish Ballet”…………………………………………………………Ensemble
“My Joe”…………………………………………………………………Cindy Lou
“Git Yer Program for de Big Fight”……………………………………..Ensemble
“Dat’s Our Man!”………………………………………………………..Ensemble
“Finale”……………………………………………………Carmen, Joe, Ensemble
Curtain Call
 PrincipalCharacters

Jazmyne Charles Kaleb Womack Jocelyn Dorsey Jordan Johnson

Carmen Jones Joe Cindy Lou Sally

Kai Womack Ri’Chard Jordan Jayden Rich Demiah Williams

Frankie Husky Miller Sergeant Brown Myrt

Narius Nedd Trysten Williams Siemyone Edgar Joshua Cruise

Lt. Eddie Perkins/Rum Morrell/Husky’s Friend Dink 1 Bartender/Husky’s Friend

Kevin Washington
Mr. Higgins
 Panther Players

Adoriam Dewalt Alton Nealy

Nealey Alyssa Wade Amare’on Reyna

Ariana Valliar Ariyel Johnson Armani Brown Ashlee Walker

Ashley Harrison Bailey Mitchell Brielle Johnson Caleb Carter

Caleb Sells Cheyenne Bumper Cody Dixon Colby Ester

 Panther Players

Dejshia Carr Devin Allen Diana Jane Emma Montiel

Erin Graves Folasade Asoro Francean Houngbo Grace Guzman

Jade Lacy Jaida Walker Jaila Stanley Jaya Brown

Jazziz Hamilton Jordan Colbert Judah Rodriguez Laeticia Guenoun

 Panther Players

Lauren Collier Mateo Garcia Maria Perez Megan Mottu

Miriam Hernandez Myka O’Neal Nadia Noble Natalia Rodrigues

Oscar Garcia Oscar Villigran PreJazaclyn James Sanaa Hill

Shamaurie Smart Shavon Foreman Sissi Arriaga Skylar Baker

 Panther Players

Yasaar Ellis Zhane Figgins Zoe Atkinson

Camron Lettries Christopher Pace

The Crew
 Principal Characters
Jazmyne Charles (Carmen) is senior at Carver High School. Her previous acting credits include Jelly’s Last
Jam, Once on this Island, Hairspray, Smokey Joe’s Café, Pippin, Before It Hits Home and The Wiz. She has
also received Tommy Tune nominations for best leading actress and best featured performer. Jazmyne is an
honor student and upon graduation plans to pursue musical theatre.

Kaleb Womack (Joe) is a sophomore at G.W Carver High School. He has been a participant in theater
since elementary school. Last year, he was inducted into the Thespian Society and performed on thespian
main stage this year. Last year he portrayed the role of Young Jelly and this year he is ecstatic to play Joe.

Jocelyn Dorsey (Cindy Lou) is a sophomore and she isn’t new to showbiz! In fact, this will be her third
musical she’s done at Carver! To name a few accomplishments, she’s had the honor to perform on the main
stage at Texas Thespian Festival, performed numerous of times for her community and this will also be her
third time landing a principal role! When she performs, she wants to not only change lives but to tell a story
that will travel from the stage out into the real world.

Jordan Johnson is a senior at G.W. Carver Magnet High School and has always been heavily influenced by
the performing arts. During her high school career, she participated in the following musical productions:
Hairspray, Once On This Island, Jelly’s Last Jam, Hair and Carmen Jones. To further advance her artistry,
she has recently joined a hip hop team, Riot Squad, and posts content on her social media. She plans on at-
tending Prairie View A&M University and majoring in business management to ensure a successful career in
the entertainment industry, focusing on singing and dancing.

Kai Womack (Frankie) is a senior and one out of seven officers for troupe #6753 here at G.W Carver Mag-
net High School. Kai is a two time Tommy Tune nominee for her role Mama Euralie (Once on this Island)
and Gran Mimi from Jellys Last Jam .Womack looks forward to much more success during her last year of
high school and she hopes to inspire others through musical theatre just like she was inspired by Carver
Alumni and performers worldwide. After she graduates, she plans on going to college to become a high
school theatre teacher so that her love for the art can continue to touch others.

Ri’Chard Jordan (Husky) is an alumnus of G.W. Carver Magnet High School. He is portraying the role of
“Husky Miller”. He’s been in a total of 4 musicals at Carver including Once on this Island and Jelly’s Last
Jam in which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role of “Tontan Julian” and won best-
supporting actor for his role of “Jack the Bear” in Jelly for the annual Tommy Tune Awards. He’s also a two
time national qualifier at the Texas Thespian Festival.

Jayden Rich (Brown) is a senior and is better known as Jrich is one of the most charismatic individuals to
ever step foot in Carver’s theatre program. He brings a sense of joy in every room he walks in and next year
in the fall he will bring that same energy to Prairie View A&M to study petroleum engineering and film.

Demiah Williams (Myrt) is currently a sophomore at G.W. Carver High School. She is in Choir and made
it to the Area round of Region as a Soprano 1. This is Demiah’s first musical at Carver and the role she plays
is Myrt. She thinks that the musical is great practice for the vocals and brings out her character. She says the
musical is really fun and an amazing experience.

Narius Nedd (Rum) is a 17 year old senior at Carver Magnet High School. Here at Carver, Narius is a de-
voted thespian and Speech and Debate member. He has participated in numerous musicals, UIL OAP, theatre
competitions, where he has been extremely successful and has won numerous awards. Narius is also the high-
est performing speech and debate member in all of Carver Magnet High School history and member of dis-
tinction in the National Speech and Debate Honor Society.
 Principal Characters
Trysten Williams (Morrel) is a Sophomore at G.W. Carver Magnet High School and this is his sec-
ond year in Carver theatre. Trysten has been inducted into the International Thespian Society and has
competed in the State Thespian Festival and qualified for National Thespian Festival. Trysten’s goals in
life are to do the best in anything he is doing and strive to be a successful actor, director, and entrepre-
neur. Also ,his main goal is to inspire and motivate people of all ages and races.

Siemyone Edgar Jr. (Dink) is a junior and plays the role of Dink Franklin #1. He is a proud 17-year-
old junior at G. W. Carver Magnet High School. Including Carmen Jones, this my third musical. This
is his first year with a lead role. Along with his occasional affairs with the theater department, he also
sings tenor choir.

Joshua Cruise (Bartender/Husky’s Friend) is a Sophomore at G.W. Carver High school and recent-
ly qualified for nationals in group acting at the Texas Thespian Festival. He would like to thank his
creative instructors, Ms. Roshunda Jones and Mr. Jabari Collins. Exploring this character has been a
huge eye opener for him and not just in the sense of having an actual presence on stage but also in the
feeling of diving deep into not just the idea or mindset of a character but the life itself.

Kevin Washington (Mr. Higgins/Choreographer) is currently a Senior and is this year’s Senior
Class President for Carver High School. He will graduate as number 4 in his class. He loves to travel
and try new things. After high school, he plan to become an international lawyer.

Panther Players –Class of 2019

Amaya Caldwell (Tech) is a member of the Advanced Technical Theatre Class, International Thespian So-
ciety, Girl Scouts, and is Squad Leader of the Eisenhower Varsity Cheer Team. Amaya would like to per-
sonally thank Jabari Collins and Roshunda Jones for helping her learn the importance of teamwork, humili-
ty, and discipline. These skills will carry over into her future on and out in the real world. Amaya plans to
attend Lamar University or Prairie View A&M University in the fall of 2019. She intends to major in Kine-
siology or Physical Therapy, with the ultimate goal to be able to work with Professional Athletes worldwide.

Ashlee Walker (Ensemble) is a senior at G.W. Carver Magnet High School. She’s been actively involved
in the theatre program for 4 years: participating in Hairspray, Once on this Island, Jelly’s Last Jam, a rendi-
tion of Young, Gifted, and Black, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and other community activities to represent troupe
6753. She’s a 3 time Texas Thespian Festival National Qualifier and a Mainstage finalist. She is grateful for
the many opportunities that Ms. Jones and Mr. Collins have presented her with and their persuasion of
achieving success.

Ashley Harrison (Ensemble) is one of the top seniors of her class and is one of your seven theatre officers.
She has been very active in the Carver Theatre Department throughout all her four years . Some of her ac-
complishments include becoming a member of the National Honor Society and getting signed with Invizable
Entertainment, an LA acting agency. She is excited and ready for her final musical, Carmen Jones! She has
been in a number of others including Jelly’s Last Jam and Once on This Island. Her future goals are to go
into the medical field and become an Obstetrician.
 Panther Players -Class of 2019
Bailey Mitchell (Ensemble) is a ravishing senior at G.W. Carver Magnet High School. This is her 4th year
actively participating in troupe #6753 and her 2nd year in advanced technical theatre. Although she is in
ensemble for the musical, she enjoys doing backstage works for most things. She has also participated in 3
musicals, including Once on this Island, Jelly's Last Jam and now Carmen Jones. Mitchell enjoys theatre
because it has helped her break out of her shell and she has gained multiple long lasting friendships while in
this program. When she graduates, she plans on attending Clark Atlanta university and majoring in
Psychology.

Jaida Walker (Ensemble) is a character on stage and off, and if you know her you would know how out
going and theatrical she is. From being a state qualified speech and debater, to theatre, to a P.O.L champi-
on, and even being a sports MVP. She intends to join the U.S. Navy when she finishes high school and con-
tinue her journey of greatness.

Jaila Stanley (Ensemble) is currently a senior at G.W Carver Magnet High School and has been in their
Theatre program since her freshman year and is one of their board members. She has long enjoyed theatre,
starting her journey at Houston Academy in the production of Alice in Wonderland. She has been in a num-
ber of productions including Once on this Island, Jelly’s Last Jam, and now Carmen Jones. Jaila loves the
theatre program and feels as if it’s her second home. She enjoys dancing, listening to music and dining at
illustrious places. She plans to go on and become a neonatal nurse while keeping dance and theatre as her
hobbies .

Jordan Colbert (Ensemble) is a member of the International Thespian Society and a proud member of
Troupe #6753. She has so much reverence for her directors because they taught her to have so much confi-
dence in herself and to embrace it on stage. From starting on stage with her freshman Black History Show
to ending with Carmen Jones, she has mentally and spiritually became a better person as a whole with the
love of her directors. She would personally like to thank her mother for having patience with her throughout
her life and being her cheerleader for everything. Without her, she wouldn’t have made it this far.

Judah Rodriguez (Poncho) is a senior theatre student who loves to box. This is his first musical and he is
beyond excited!

Laeticia Guenoun (Ensemble) is a senior at Carver Magnet High School and currently valedictorian of her
senior class. She has been in the Aldine District since Kindergarten and in the Magnet Program since fifth
grade. She currently participates in numerous activities including History Fair, Speech and Debate,
T.A.F.E. and volunteering at the library. She has been in the Carver Theatre program since Freshman year.
Laeticia loves musical theatre because of the collaboration involved to create a beautiful piece of art. She
plans to use the skills she gained in all aspects of her future.

Maria Perez (Ensemble) is a senior from Carver Magnet High School that has been awarded nationally for
her gift as a dancer. From receiving numerous scholarships to nationals in dance competitions, to perform-
ing with the Houston Symphony for the Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Inauguration, and volunteering to per-
form for the City of Houston in many events. Maria has represented not only herself, but her school as well,
with honor and has displayed steady dedication and passion with each performance.
 Panther Players -Class of 2019
Miriam Hernandez (Ensemble) is a 17 year old senior at GW Carver Magnet High School. She has
been in theatre since the sixth grade, and has been involved in several award winning productions, such
as: Hairspray, Young, Gifted and Black, Once on this Island, Before it Hits Home, Jelly’s Last Jam, and
Miss Evers’ Boys. She is a three time national qualifying competitor at the Texas Thespian Festival, as
well as a national qualifying competitor in the National History Day competition, and is a proud member
of the National Honor Society. She enjoys reading, art, theatre and is thoroughly engrossed in her studies.

Myka O’Neal (Ensemble) is a Sagittarius and a very outspoken individual. She is Senior Class Vice
President and a current member of National Honor Society. Furthermore, she is first lieutenant on the of-
ficer line for the Eisenhower Golden Eaglettes Dance Team, which keeps her very busy. She has been in
theatre since her freshman year; however, this is her first year in the musical. She’s truly very excited to
be a part of this experience her senior year and she can’t wait to see it all come together!

Sissi Arriaga (Ensemble) is a senior at G.W Carver magnet High School. After graduation, she will be
attending Texas State University, majoring in nursing. Sissi became a Thespian her freshman year. For as
long as she can remember, she has loved theatre. The art of acting has always amazed her. She is very
grateful for every individual that has helped her on her journey through High School. It has been an hon-
or being in this troupe and she looks forward to the future and all the new adventures that await.

Teryn Moore (Tech) is proud to have been active in the theatre program from her freshman year up until
now and she is currently a member of the Advanced technical theatre class. As a freshman, she was excit-
ed to have appeared in her first major musical, Hairspray. Teryn then crossed over to the technical theatre
world her sophomore year, where she was able to learn how to work well with others, important skills,
and how to get things done in a timely manner. Thanks to Roshunda Jones and Jabari Collins over the last
four years, where she’s been shaped into an optimist armed with empathy. She would like to thank her
parents and her family, as well as her friends for helping her become the best version of herself. She
wishes to use her gifts and talents to help others in life. After high school, she plans on attending the col-
lege of her choice and majoring in Nursing or early childhood education.
 Production Team
Roshunda Jones (Director), a native of Wharton, TX, graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in theatre,
minor in English and a Masters in Educational Administration. Ms. Jones served as TETA’s 2017 Secondary Educator of the
Year and Carver Magnet High School’s teacher of the year in 2009 & 2014. As the director of the Panther Players Troupe
#6753, the troupe has been successful on the State and National Level at the UIL One Act Play competition, Tommy Tune
Awards, Texas Thespian Festival and International Thespian Festival. Ms. Jones is an active member of TX Thespians where
she serves as Playworks/Musicalworks chair and student leadership co-advisor. In addition, she was the director of the Litefoot-
er youth program at the Plaza Theatre for eleven years where she was part of the Board of Directors for four. She was honored
with a Proclamation from the City of Wharton for the work she does in the community. During her limited free time, she's a
teaching artist for TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and works as an actor/director in the South Texas Area Theatre
scene. Some of her directorial credits include It Ain’t Nothin but the Blues (2017 Broadway World Houston award for Best
Director-Musical), Lady Day @Emerson's Bar & Grill (2016 Broadway World Houston award for Best Director-Play), Work-
ing (TUTS HSMT), Bring it On (TUTS HSMT), Soundtrack to Black History (PVAMU), Trial of Alice (AFA Girls Chorus), Sun
& the Moon (AFA GC), Big Fish (Wild fish), Tobacco Fields (Fade to Black Fest), Jelly’s Last Jam, Once on this Island, Hair-
Roshunda Jones spray, Ghost, Memphis, In the Heights, Color Purple, Sweet Charity & Dreamgirls. Special thanks to her theatre partner in
crime, Jabari Collins. She would also like to thank her supportive parents (Errol & Rose Mary), Joel, family, friends and her
mentor in theatre C. Lee Turner for their love and support.

Jabari Collins (Technical Director) is currently serving his 8th year as technical director for G. W. Carver High Magnet. He was
awarded the coveted title of Carver High School’s 2015 Teacher of the Year & district secondary teacher of the year finalist. Jabari
is the proud parent of Cameron Lee Collins and a veteran of the United States Army where he served for nine months in Balaad, Iraq.
Jabari received his bachelors of art degree from Prairie View A&M University working closely under the tutelage of the legendary
Professor C. Lee. Turner and met an amazing young lady by the name of Roshunda Jones. Jabari believes strongly in the benefit of
theatre in the education of the youth. During his limited free time, you can catch Mr. Collins working as an actor/technician in the
Houston area theatre scene, often working with banks brothers productions. He often works for IATSE Local 51, He served as the
technical director for the theatre company bayou theatre company, which premiered the hit musical "passing strange". He is also a
Board member and technical director for "Fade to Black" the first playwright festival for African American playwrights Houston.
Recently he performed in the Ensembles theatre August Wilson ten play reading series in the production of Two Trains running as
the character Wolf and played Walter Lee Younger for the Ensemble Theatre’s 40th year gala .

Jabari Collins
Pamela Dickson (Musical Director), a native Houstonian, graduated from Huston-Tillotson University with a Bachelor’s in
Music Education. Mrs. Dickson has taught music in Houston, San Antonio and overseas. After 30 years of service, Mrs. Dickson
retired from Aldine ISD after serving as piano teacher at Houston Academy. Mrs. Dickson serves as accompanist for many
middle and high schools performing arts programs in the district. Mrs. Dickson is a proud wife, mother and grandmother. She
would like to give God all the Glory and thanks.

Pamela Dickson
Carol Stone (Assistant Musical Director) currently works in the Sped department at Carver Magnet High School. She has a
vast experience in opera and vocal coaching. She studied at the Literary Institute in London and sang with Opera Viva at ven-
ues such as Festival Hall. She’s worked for the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation and sang for the President of Singapore.
She has also conducted several church choirs. She has enjoyed working the cast of Carmen and she is very proud of these
young artists.

Carol Stone
Mr. McCullough (Carver Orchestra Director) began his teaching career in 1996 at Aldine ISD. He shares the district’s
vision of the orchestra strings program in the magnet school program. For the past twenty three years he has taught violin,
viola, cello, bass, guitar and piano, preparing Carver music students for UIL competitions at the district and state levels.
Additionally he prepares students to participate in the G.W. Carver Jazz Band and G.W. Carver String Orchestra. His stu-
dents also participate in various theatrical, dance, and performing art productions throughout the school year. Mr.
McCullough completed his college education at The University of Texas in Austin and Sam Houston State University. He
holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with Instrumental Emphasis, a Master’s Degree in Education in Administra-
tion Supervision, completed all coursework for an Educational Doctorate of Education short of completing his dissertation
from Sam Houston State University. He holds an Honors recognition and Doctoral Scholarship in Educational Leadership.

Michael McCullough
 Production Team
Kelli Estes (Vocal Coach) is known for singing high-flying and eccentric leading ladies of the opera, oratorio and musical
theater stages and is Artistic Director of Lone Star Lyric Theater Festival. Estes’ B.A (California State University Fresno)
and M.M. (University of Houston) degrees have helped her carve out a wide-ranging career in the creative lyric arts that
continues to evolve. She has been an AFA faculty member for seven years. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with
these young artists on Carmen Jones!

Linda Fleming (Costume Mistress) has been designing and sewing costumes since she was five years old. She taught art
for 11 years at Raymond Academy for Engineering and then taught Drama for 4 years at Carter Academy for Performing
Arts, both in Aldine ISD. She is currently teaching art at Francone Elementary in Cy-Fair ISD. Some of her favorite things
to do are creating custom costumes for theatrical productions, designing and building props and sets as well as cooking and
doing projects with her two granddaughters. She was a costuming assistant for Operafestival di Roma in Italy in 1999 and
has created costumes for Houston Academy, Eisenhower High School, and Nimitz High School as well as Carver High
School. She created costumes for Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Wiz, and
this past summer worked with Bayou City Theatre Company on costumes for Pecong and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and
Grill. Linda would like to thank God for His Amazing Blessings, and also her daughter Tamara for the design assistance
she always provides.

Sarita Salinas (Carver Dance Company) acquired her Masters and a Bachelors of Arts in Dance and double majored in English at the Texas
Women's University and, while there, offered dance classes to the community. At the end of her senior year, she won the Leman Award, pre-
sented to one individual that provides opportunities for the community. She has been with the Aldine ISD programs for the last 21 years, creat-
ing a laddered foundation for students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to perform on a collegiate level. She was Aldine ISD Secondary
Teacher of the Year in 2016. Today the Carver Performing Arts Dance Department has received many prestigious awards and honors for their
performances in competition as well as community and district presentations. She is proud to be the director of the company and continue to
produce students who are living the dream. To see her dance students accepted at major universities, win numerous scholarships, and instill in
Sarita Salinas other kids what she has instilled in them: belief of self, confidence, and courage to be themselves, These are her greatest accomplishments.

Special thanks to our Alumni who were part of the production team! Thanks for giving back!

Denzel Taylor, a Houston native, began dancing

at the age of 13 with the Aldine Dance Company. Ivan Geters is thrilled to be
After graduating from Carver Magnet high school, part of the orchestra of this
he moved to New York to begin his professional production. Ivan plays drums,
dance career. He has trained under the tutelage of the guitar, and has a love for the
master teachers at the Houston Met, Dance Zone, technical side of theater and is in
Houston Red Door productions, Leon dance arts, the process of joining the tech
Dance Theatre of Harlem, and the Ailey School. Union. Ivan is a graduate of
While dancing is his first passion, he also has a Carver Magnet and currently
knack for choreographing. Denzel has been the attends Sam Houston state
resident choreographer for the Judah international university where his major is
dance theatre for 2 seasons. He has been nominat- music and minor is technical
ed for 5 Tommy Tune awards and he is looking theatre.
forward to the next chapters in life. Always danc-
ing like the whole world is his audience, he in-
spires himself to take on the risk of breaking the
fourth wall.

Thank You!!! You are Simply the Best!

Ms. Ross – Principal
Mr. Coleman, Mr. Blanson & Mr. Schattle- Assistant Principals
Ms. Brown - Performing Arts Counselor
Carver Performing Arts Department
Dr. Michael Remson, Kelli Estes & AFA
Colin A. Thompson, CATV
Harold Haynes, Encore Theatre
Ms. Audrey & The Custodial Staff
Carver Faculty and Staff
Theatre Parent Support Group & Carver Theatre Alumni
Family and Friends
From the Cast and Crew of Carmen Jones
Autographs

The Black History Show

February 7, 2019
UIL One Act Play @ Spring High School
March 1, 2019