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Welcome to Ivory St. James Theatrics

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ISJT Show Roster for 2025

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COMING IN MARCH 2025

COMING IN MARCH 2025

The Missionary Mother’s Board

This is a musical comedy set in a small store front church, based on Five Fiery, Sanctified, Holy Ghost filled church mothers:


 Mothers on a Mission.  


If they can’t help us, nobody can.

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COMING IN MARCH 2025

COMING IN MARCH 2025

COMING IN MARCH 2025

“Ninety-Nine & A Half Just Won't Do"  Centered around a major Gospel choir competition, filled with laughter, joy, love and pain!  Overwhelming talent; singing like you’ve never witnessed; this is a  powerful musical stage production. It will have you singing...guaranteed!  Cause ninety-nine and a half just..won’t..do!

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DANCE DAVID DANCE

COMING IN MARCH 2025

DANCE DAVID DANCE

This is a musical dance and drama play, based on the Biblical story of King David’s life. This show is an extravagant performance of Music, Dance, Singing and Drama.

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The Killpatricks HomeGoing

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

Meet the WEIRDEST, SPOOKIEST, SCARIEST CHURCH Family you'll ever see. This is a Musical Comedy Stage Play based on a P.K. Kid. That will keep you Laughing & Singing your way to the GRAVE YARD     

**Coming In Oct. 2023**

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

This is a Musical Dramatic Stage Play of the Tumultuous yet Successful life of Lenny "the WEVA / DEVA" Famus Hairstylist. The anticipated Spin-off of the Ostentatious character Lovingly  known as Lenny in the Hit Musical Play "The Missionary Mother's Board; So HUSH UP!!!  LENNY HAS ALREADY LEFT THE BUILDING

"Is There a Preacher in the House?

HUSH UP!!! "Lenny Has Left The Building"

"Is There a Preacher in the House?

This is the First Musical Comedy Gospel Play Ivory St. James has Written back in 1995. To GOD be the glory it tuned out to be a Big Hit for him the first time out. Based partly on his life as a Gospel Organist  Realizing that the organist has the best seat in the church.     

He sees it all

 

GALLERY AND CLIPS : NINETY-NINE AND A HALF JUST WON'T DO"

    Ninety-Nine and A Half Just Won't Do Video Clip

    Centered around a major Gospel choir competition, this play challenges many Christian choir members to  their faith in God, and the reasons God has called them to sing his praises. Victoria and CoCo, two sanctified, young Christian women, struggle to stress that the competition is about all God’s people competing with one another to sing His high praises; while Joshua, an exceptionally prolific music director who takes choir directing to a whole new level. Watch the clip to see the story unfold!

    GALLERY AND CLIPS: THE MISSIONARY MOTHERS' BOARD

    Welcome to the "MISSIONARY MOTHER'S BOARD"  Check out this great video NOW

    the Missionary Mother's board video clip

    This musical comedy is set in a small store front church, with no more than a good twenty faithful church members who really love the Lord. Based on Five Fiery, Sanctified, Holy Ghost filled church mothers--JoAnn Rigley, Ma Essie B, Flo Benjamin, Glory Bell and her daughter Mary Martha. If that's not enough, you will get to meet flamboyant hair stylist Lenny. There's Deacon Kilpatrick, Prophet Elomen Opey, baby mama drama, and so much more. The Missionary Mother's Board--Mother's on a Mission. 

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      About Us

      James Ivory Johnson

      When Playwright James Ivory Johnson Sr. Speaks, a casual conversation inevitably turns into a sermon.


      As CEO of Ivory St. James Music & Theatrics, which currently put on its own musical productions such as "Is There A Preacher In The House?", "The Missionary Mother's Board", and currently directed, produced, and written, "Ninety-Nine and A Half Just Won't Do." 


      James has worked on and off broadway with Vy Higgenson, Doris Troy on "Mamma I Wanna Sing". James also worked with Debbie Allen, Howard Hewitt, Tatiana Ali, Sid Burston, Big Mike Brown, Chip Fields, and many more.


      Most of James's writing inspiration comes from his life experiences.  Born in 1961 via Brooklyn New York. James became known as the Minister of Music. James has been married for over 30 years to Olivia Johnson, with 3 children, James Jr., Jamel & Jade.


      James feels that his mission is to keep everyone laughing all the way to heaven because laughter is medicine for the heart.

      What Is The Ivory St. James Theatrics Production?

      To be or not to be that is the Question.   "TO BE"

      That is the  Answer.

      When it comes down to  The performing arts and  Exceptional entertainment

      Ivory St. James Theatrics is the place  "TO BE" 

      A progressive theater production company, producing live stage performances and performers better known as The Triple Threat  Encounter- A professional cast of singing,  dancing, actors. In short we produce fantastic musical drama plays. So we welcome you to take a look and enjoy.

      What You Can Bring To This Production

      Now that you've had an brief introduction of Ivory St. James Theatrics, we further engage you to get involved by becoming a member, or even a performer that will enhance the various stage productions along with our current cast, crew, and staff of the Ivory St. James Triple Threat Enterprise. Thank you for viewing our page, don't hesitate to contact us!



      Events

      January 2025

      Auditions!

      Event Details

      January 2025

      Auditions!

      Ivory St. James Theatrics is looking for talented performers on- and backstage!

      By appointment only, call 818-960-3800 for the location!

      See our new theater home: Vista del Mar Child and Family Services

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      Event Details

      See our new theater home: Vista del Mar Child and Family Services

      For more information and for tickets, call 818-960-3800

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        Questions & Answers

        Extra Information You Need To Know!

        Q1. What are the benefits for participating Choirs, Esembles, Praise dance groups and dance companies?


        Answer: 

        -Participants get to preform on stage at a professional venue with a professional cast in a  professional production. 

        -The participants will get to learn acting skills which credits them as an aspiring actor in the field of christian performing arts. 

        -The participants not only learn but earn financial income for their group ministry or church building fund.


        Q2. What is the minimum & maximum amount (number) of participants per group to perform on stage? 


        Answer:

        -The minimum amount is ten (10). The preferred amount is fifteen-twenty (15-20)

        -The maximum amount is twenty-thirty (20-30)

        Extra Information You Need To Know!

        Q3. What are the participants expected to do during the performance?


        Answer: 

        -The participants will be singing at various times, acting as if they're in a heated choir competition along with energetic choir moves. 


        Q4. What amount of time is required to learn the material (music, songs, movements, and blocking)?


        Answer: 

        -The participants are required to attend seven (7) rehearsals within a one month span.

        -Week 1:  1 rehearsal 

        -Week 2: 1 rehearsal

        -Week 3: 2 rehearsals 

        -Week 4: 3 rehearsals 


        Q5. Who provides the dress code and or costume for the performance?


        Answer:

        -ISJT will provide the appropriate DRESS CODE for the performance. The participants will PROVIDE the actual costumes and/or outfits for the performance.

        Extra Information You Need To Know!

        Extra Information You Need To Know!

        Extra Information You Need To Know!

        -Participants will be provided with refreshments on the day of the performance ONLY!

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        -Upon completion of their performance, participants will receive a certificate of achievement in performing arts for their participation in the hit play NINETY-NINE AND A HALF JUST WON'T DO!!

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        -Upon completion of the performance, participants will receive a CHECK of their earnings in the amount of their ticket sales within seven (7) business days.


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