Here is a clip of one scene in our play production(in waynesboro, ms), Where Gloria Jeane(played by Jamie Wimley, had to tell Aunt Mary(Played by Marcie Crockett), that she is more than a CONQUEROR, Aunt Mary has been thinking that God doesn't love her. She suffers from low self-esteem. Gloria Jeane encourages her, and reminds her that there is nothing to hard for God. She tells her that IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL GOD SAYS IT'S DONE. Gloria Jeanne says," God Promised he would take care of us, and supply all of our needs.
Below are picture of Sip Youth enjoying breakfast during our Youth-Drama 2 Day Camp on June 12.
Upcoming Events 2010
Casting Call! Casting Call! Casting Call!Casting Call!
-We are currently looking for singers, actors, actresses, stage hands, and volunteers, to be apart of our INSPIRATIONAL Play Productions.(Will be holding auditions throughout Feb. 2011)
-NEW WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED, AND WILL BE READY ON Jan. 15- Dates listed below are correct!
"Annual Fellowship Banquet
Monday, January 17- SIP CREW FUN & FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Monday, January 24- First Cast Rehearsal for the Year
Saturday, January 29- The Sigler Center-Hattiesburg, MS($10 Singles, $20 per Couple)
*Saturday, Feb. 26- The Power of Prayer, The Stage Play- Morton, MS
*Saturday, March 26- "Tomorrow is not Promised" The Stage Play- Collins, MS(Collins Elementary)
*Friday-Saturday(April 15-17) CHOIR WORKSHOP, Directed by Psalmist Patrice Moncel, TBA
-MONTH OF MAY- CAST VACATION
-Saturday, June 10-11-Tomorrow is Not Promised" The Stage Play- Saint Louis, MO
-Friday-Sunday, July 15-17- Cast Trip to ATLANTA
-SATURDAY JULY 29- STATE-WIDE GOSPEL TALENT SEARCH- HATTIESBURG MS
-Friday-Saturday, July 29-30- Tomorrow is Not Promised" The Stage Play- NEW ORLEANS, LA
*Saturday, September 24- "Be Careful What You Pray For" The Stage Play- Hattiesburg, MS C.E. ROY COMMUNITY CENTER
*Saturday, November 19- "Be Careful What You Pray For" The Stage Play- Chicago, IL
Mailing Address: Southern Inspiration of Praise, 518 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 102, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Booking Number: (601) 620-8089
Sip's New Performing Arts After-School Program IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!!!!!
SIP MOTTO: TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, HELP US SHAPE TOMORROW
Sip Performing arts youth camp offered clases in cheerleading, dance, drums, singing and etc. Lashander Nicholsan seems to be hard at work teaching the sip kids a cheer for the upcoming "Youth Jam" program given at the end of the camp!
ALONZO WILLIAMS
WRITER/DIRECTOR
Alonzo Lamart Williams was born in Hollandale, Ms on June 6, 1980, He is the son of Larry Strahan, and Sandra Willis. Williams has been writing, and directing musical stage plays for 10 years. Williams says, my inspiration came from my speech teacher Elliott Street. Mr. Street was also and actor and he implemented Drama. Williams has written 16 play productions, and some titles are: God Why Me, In the Midst of the Storm, How Can I say Thank You, The Awakening, Inspiration through Black History, The True Meaning of Christmas, When you Pray, Be Careful What you Pray For, I Told the Storm, and many more.
In 1999, Williams graduated from Meridian High School, and also became a member of Young People of Praise recording choir, under the leadership of William Myles. Williams later started a community Choir called The Anionted Voices. In 2000, Alonzo Williams worked with Lionel Land and together we begin writing a skit for the Boys and Girls Club choir. Williams continued writing and directing The Anionted Voices until May 2002. After graduating from Meridian Community College, and majoring in Music Education, he went on to attend The University of Southern Mississippi where he majored in Business, with a minor in Voice.
Alonzo Williams is the founder of a non-profit organization entitled Southern Inspiration of Praise Performing Arts, (formally A.V.) which is a community based organization that specializes in Drama Ministry. We believe in inspiring and empowering communities with the Word of God. Sip Performing Arts, Inc travels in Hattiesburg and surrounding areas in and around Mississippi with "Awesome" Play productions. Last year, the organization begin traveling out of state. Williams is also a full-time musician and currently working on implementing original songs for the upcoming play productions, and networking with groups, churches, and indivduals. Alonzo says, "before becoming a writer of music, and play productions, I was a choir member and part-time volunteer at the Boys and Girls club in Meridian, ms. Williams begin writing skits in Meridian. In 2008, Sip sponsored a choir workshop featuring Antionette Cotten and Ramone Shelby, and after the workshop, he started Sip Gospel Choir. The choir travels to different churches ministering through song, and giving praise to the LORD!
Williams is currently working on a new play production entitled " The Secret Life of a Preacher's Wife" all of his productions are designed to inspire others through the Word of God, and to Glorify our Lord Jesus! Alonzo says, my purpose is to minister through Drama Ministry, and together we can make a difference.
