Band Director

Harvey Lockhart is a Grammy-nominated music educator and saxophonist based in St. Louis, Missouri. His career began in 1993, influenced by jazz trumpeter Melton Mustafa in Miami. Lockhart revitalized Riverview Gardens High School’s music program and later established an instrumental music program at Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory School. As Founder and Executive Director of the HEAL Center for the Arts, he provides arts education to middle and high school students, fostering cultural diversity. Lockhart’s impact extends through collaborations with artists worldwide, offering students opportunities for growth through concerts and masterclasses. He holds degrees from Florida A&M University and Northern Illinois University, contributing extensively to music education.

Stage Manager

Kathleen (Kathy) Gamble is a native St. Louisan. Her love of the writing began as an eight year old child in the St. Louis public school system when she won a citywide essay contest on the Arch. She often wrote stories and manuscripts in school that won accolades from students and teachers alike. She has written a book of poetry and has won contests for public speaking. Kathy is known through out the city for her directing ability, short plays and oratorical talent. This is her fifth year stage managing with A Call to Conscious. She is grateful for the life changing experiences she has received through this organization.

Jordan Chambers

Joshua Mayfield is thrilled to be working with A Call to Conscience, and looking forward to help tell the story of Club Riviera. Josh started acting as a sophomore in high school landing the role of Frank Jr. in Catch Me If You Can. Since then, he has known his passion for acting was undying and ever-growing leading him to play in several following theater productions both in high school and in college. Although he graduated with a BA in psychology, his need to pursue acting remains unfazed. He is very excited to work with such talented and inspired individuals and enlighten people to the exciting history of St. Louis.

Jordan Chambers SWING/ Doo Wop Boys

Olajuwon Davis is an artist, thespian, and St. Louis native. He is most proud of his performance in the award-winning independent film Palacios, written and directed by Sundance Festival Alum, Robert “Bobby” Herrera, and his work with the St. Louis Black Rep. (Youngblood in August Wilson’s Jitney,  Dad in Dontrell Who Kissed The Sea) He is also the subject of a gripping documentary (“Seven Ages of Olajuwon”) also directed by Bobby Herrera, based on his life of activism and resiliency growing up in St. Louis, scheduled for a 2025 world premiere at Berlinale International Film Festival. He is grateful for the love and support of his friends, loving wife and children, and all others who believe in his talent and continuously provide opportunities for him to shine.

Fred Weathers

Greogry Carr Sr.

Deverne Calloway

Cheeraz Gormon is an award-winning writer, poet, actress, and storyteller who works in various storytelling and visual arts mediums. In tandem with her work as an artist, Cheeraz is a community health worker and works with local organizations to provide spiritual and social care to people impacted by violent crime. Following the tragic loss of her brother, John Gormon, Jr., Cheeraz founded Sibling Support Network, an organization dedicated to assisting people who have lost siblings to violent crime. As an actress, she recently appeared in the Hawthorne Players production of The Color Purple last summer, and this year, she starred in the Social Justice Shorts put on by Bread & Roses and A Call to Conscious Interactive Social Justice Theatre Company. 

Earnest Calloway

Sequoi had already started his technical training in piano, voice, chess, foreign language, and aikdio, by the age of 6. After publishing his first book of poetry at 13 years old, Sequoi began his modeling career by officially signing as an international model with Allure Modeling at age 15. He would go on to work with such reputable companies as Redken, Paul Mitchell, Cartoon Network, Sony and countless others. These early successes led Sequoi to a small role in the movie “The Game of Their Lives” directed by Chris Stoia. During which he developed a new found passion for the arts and would begin to do more work in commercial and television. Soon he would be performing as Shakespeare’s King Richard III, while simultaneously performing in The Opera Theater of St. Louis. 

However, constant travel between Florida, California, and Missouri began to take its toll. Ergo, Sequoi relocated to Los Angeles where he would study under the renowned orchestra composer Benjamin Wright. 

As a visual artist Sequoi has been able to commission and collaborate with the AKA Sorority and Comfort Inn and Suites who currently have his work on display.

Herbert Duckett

Stephon Riggins is an upcoming musical and spoken-word artist, poet, and Actor with is first professional play being Live At Club Riviera

Billy Ekstine/ Band Leader/ Doo Wopper

Sam Huddleston

Ella Fitzgerald

Glynis Brooks is a Performing Artist with a host of experience in Theatre, Storytelling, Stand-up Comedy, Film, and Television. She is most noted for creating and performing a series of one-woman Shows including Harriet Tubman, An American Hero, and Desperate Housewives of the Bible, to name a few. Glynis is excited to be working again with C2C after appearing in past productions like Live at The Club Riviera, and Greenwood, An American Dream Destroyed. As always, Glynis thanks God for the gift of Performance, and her Mom Gloria, Brother Carlton, her entire family, and a host of friends, for their undying support!

Club Dancer/ Dance Capitain

Samantha L. Madison, a St. Louis native, is a multifaceted freelance performance artist, educator, and choreographer deeply rooted in her community. Her extensive training in dance, music, and theater began in St. Louis public schools and continued at COCA and Webster University, where she focused on ballet. Samantha’s career spans performances with renowned local institutions such as The Black Rep, InnerVision Dance Theater, and the MUNY, alongside collaborations with diverse artists and productions nationwide and abroad, including tours in the US and Greece with Theater of War. She is a company member of Amara Arts and a founding member of Seventh Floor Dance Theater. Samantha also serves as the artistic director of the Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble at Better Family Life, nurturing young talent through arts education. Her impactful choreography and workshops at events like the Saint Louis International Salsa Congress reflect her commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and artistic expression.

Club Dancer

I am Jayla Gordon-Spraggins and I’m a 21-year-old African American female from Saint Louis, Missouri. I have danced all around the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and out of town–Chicago, Washington D.C., Tan Tara Resort, etc with KYPE under the direction of Vivian E. Watt. I am inspired to travel all around the world and learn new dance styles and techniques. Currently, I’m attending Saint Louis Community College majoring in psychology, and I plan on opening my own faith-based clinical practice. My inspiration in life is to become more than just an African American Christian therapist and performing artist in the world. 

Club Dancer

Corrinna Redford is ecstatic to make her Call to Conscience debut in this exciting opportunity! Since relocating from Georgia, she is grateful to the St. Louis theatre community and how warmly they have accepted her into its fold!  This year, you may have seen her as Lady in Blue with The Hawthorne Players or across the bridge in Little Women (Hag/Amy u/s). Past credits include Color Purple (Squeak) and Kinky Boots (Ensemble). Corrinna received her BA in Theatre from Brenau University: Women’s College with an emphasis in acting.  She enjoys reading, lifting weights, and dancing in her spare time! She thanks her parents for always supporting her ‘wild’ ideas and personality! Special thanks to Saraiya for this opportunity! It is always a joy to share the stage with my sister!  You can see her later this month in the ST Lou Fringe Festival headliner with Fly North Theatrical’s Newtheaterproduction of ‘Big Machine.’

Doo Wopper

Herman Louis Gordon, Jr. is a St. Louis native whose musical ability began to blossom at the age of 3. Herman earned the nickname “the boy with the big voice” in his community and abroad. He attributes a great deal of his development and successes to his parents, Elaine Gordon and Pastor H.L. Gordon. Herman’s musical abilities won him a full scholarship to Miami Dade Community College where he majored in Music Education. It was here that Herman received most of his musical training. Herman’s love for theater has allowed him the priviledge of performing in and traveling with: “The Love Cafe” and “The Love Cafe Christmas” with Bible Stories Theater Company “Real Life” with JPEK Creative Works Production Co. “Lord Know’s I’ve Tried and House Divided with Casey Productions, Hallelujah, Bother/Man, Make a Joyful Noise!, Sparkle (the musical), Tambourines To Glory, Tell Pharaoh, Fences, Amen Corner, Cotton Club Revue, Everything Must Change and A Raisin in the Sun with the Unity Theater Ensemble Crossin Over, Five Guys Named Moe, Black Nativity, Pearlie and the Broadway Hit Musical, “The WIZ” with the Black Repertory Theater of St. Louis under the direction of the nationally acclaimed Ron Himes. His show stopping performances have won the hearts of critics and have also allowed him to grace the stage of the Fabulous Fox and many more stages throughout the United States. He has also toured Europe with his group “Voices of Praise” Herman is currently working on his debut CD project, set for release in 2015. He dedicates all his performances to God, his wife Denetrist and children (Deandre, Titus, Oreon, Daruis, Alan , Dahans , Dionna, Racheal and to the loving memory Airron), his family, and loving friends. 

Doo Wopper

DeAnté Bryant (he/him), originally from Springfield, MO, is excited to be a part of this production!  Having graduated as a first generation student from the Sargent Conservatory at Webster University, DeAnté is extremely grateful for the opportunity to make art. A few of his  professional credits include: Clarence the Angel in It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play, A Christmas Carol (2021 & 2022) and Puss in Boots at the Repertory Theatre of STL, Maddi’s Fridge with Metro Theater Company, and A Dickens of a Christmas Fox Theatre Tour! At the Fabulous Fox Theatre. 

DeAnté also enjoys writing and making music! He has done shows at the Blue Strawberry (Songs from Theatre School) and the Sheldon Concert Hall (Let’s Make An Album). You can check out more of his journey on Instagram: @dangit_te