"Whipped" The Modern Day Love Story of Hosea & Gomer Inspirational Stage Play Cast

Fred Chris Allen ("Pastor Michael Ford")
Fred is a singer/songwriter and actor. His 1st solo CD "my life - eternal" tells a compelling story.
Nickoya Whitaker ("First Lady Sharon Ford")
Nickoya Whitaker has been a theater mom for the last 20 years and was a member of a dance company for 16 years in Columbia, MD. A current member of Impact Church in Jacksonville, FL where she sang in the choir for 4 years. Nickoya is making her theatrical debut.
Sheri D. Samuels ("Gloria")
Born into a musical family, Sheri grew up with the sounds of gospel, jazz and soul all around her. Since a young age she has been singing, allowing her gift to take her all over the world. She recorded her first solo project in 2010 and has lent her voice to several other artists’ projects. Sheri was a cast member of the First Baptist Church of Mandarin’s ‘Keep Christ In Christmas’ and ‘The Hospital’, produced by N His Image Productions. She is a praise and worship leader at Hopewell Church in Jax, FL, a regular vocalist at The Ritz Theater and at various events in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
Charlene Lacey ("Mother Ford")
Charlene Lacey started in theater at the age of five performing in school and church productions. Her passion for the performing arts was obvious when she began writing poetry, plays, and songs at the age of fourteen. A favorite quote by Erma Bombeck, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.”
Juanita Brown-Starke ("Pat Ford")
Started acting at an early age in church programs! After many years, found her love again as an adult and for the past 12 years has played several character roles with Moving4Word Productions "Bad Girls of the Bible Series" Her passion is to bring life to any character that she portrays and giving God the Glory while performing!
Roger Tate ("Hosea")
Roger a retired Military Veteran started acting in 2023. He has found a renewed interest in theatre.
James Battle ("Damien")
James Battle has been acting and behind the scenes with Moving 4Word Productions since 2011 as his Ministry to serve the people and deliver God word.
Cherie Battle ("Tanya")
Cherie Battle has been acting with Moving4Word Productions since 2011 as her ministry to God. All ministry is not within the 4 walls of the sanctuary.
Dave Banks ("Deacon Fred Smith")
Born and raised in NYC. Retired Miami Police Officer after 24 years of Service. Debut performance.
Donna Banks ("Irene Johnson")
DONNA BANKS was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Florida State University. She had a successful career as a former Probation/Parole Officer, and later retired as an Intellgence Analyst Supervisor with the Miami Police Department. She made her acting debut in the Play "Bad Girls Of The Bible" and has been an Extra in several other Tracie Bonnick's Stage Productions.