BLACK BROADWAY

Anthone Jackson (Performer), a Bay Area Performing Artist is always excited to share the space with his SFBATCO family. Black Broadway has been instrumental in his love for theatre, his first show was The Wiz at 8, later performing in The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, and Ain't Misbehavin' to name a few. Big shout out to his wife, children and family for always supporting.
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Majesty Pearl Scott (Performer) is a vocalist, actress, dancer, musician, and songwriter. She earned her BA in Theatre and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley. She has sung and continues to sing with many great Gospel and R&B artists professionally. Majesty has worked with the American Conservatory Theatre, the Lorraine Hansberry, Tracie Collins Productions, Broadway by the Bay, Berkeley Playhouse, Ray of Light Theatre, California’s Great America, RWS Productions, African American Shakespeare, Napa Valley Theatre and Hillbarn Theatre just to name a few. One of Majesty’s goals and dreams is to continue to share love and evoke unity in the community through the power of music and performing arts.

Rodney Earl Jackson Jr. (Performer) is the Artistic Director & Co-Founder of The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO), now in its 12th year! He made his Broadway debut in “The Book of Mormon” the same summer he began the venture of SFBATCO. In his 35 years of life, he has been blessed to grace international stages, participate in workshop/development processes for major plays and pre-Broadway shows (such as Toni Stone and Ain’t Too Proud), and bring his artistic insights, creative experiences, and fresh ideas to his home theatre company: SFBATCO. A native of San Francisco, he cultivated his love and foundation for the performing arts, particularly theatre, through public city organizations such as SFartsEd, San Francisco Recreation & Park’s YPTMTC, and the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts, where he graduated from the theatre department. He proudly holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, and he acknowledges the incredible support of the SFBATCO staff and board, who champion his vision and creative voice in the Bay Area. Additional theatre credits include Berkeley Repertory "Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations", SFBATCO's "I, Too, Sing America" & "Toni Stone" co-produced by Arena Stage and American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) where he is a proud member of the Board of Trustees. His directorial work was last seen at Zspace for the world premiere of “The Day the Sky Turned Orange”.

Jojo (Performer) is excited to have another opportunity to work with SFBATCO. Notable Bay Area productions include Larry the Musical (Dawn) at BRAVA Theater; multiple iterations of I, Too, Sing America (Singer), with SFBATCO; as well as the workshops for SFBATCO’s Every Saturday Night and Creator’s Lab. Jojo is also the Front of House Manager for BRAVA! For Women in the Arts. Jojo thanks her husband DaSean, and all of her friends and family that always support her. @Jojogotadobo_

Phaedra Tillery-Boughton (Host) is a Bay Area theater artist, producer, and show-stopping host who blends bold storytelling with undeniable glamour. Recently seen in The Day the Sky Turned Orange with SFBATCO and Fat Ham at SF Playhouse, she has hosted SFBATCO’s I, Too, Sing America album release, SFBATCO’s 2nd Annual Gala, and Theatre Bay Area’s Spring Soirée bringing sparkle, sophistication, and soulful flair to every stage.

Thaddeus Pinkston (Music Director) was musical director and co-composer for "Saint Tous" which premiered at La Mama Experimental Theater in New York along with Broadway Legend Andre' De Shields.
Mr. Pinkston has accompanied a host of stellar performers and ensembles for the American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Telluride Jazz Festival, Stan Getz, Jennifer Holiday, and the Fith Dimension.

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Thaddeus Pinkston, Musical Director & Conductor

Thaddeus Pinkston was musical director and co-composer for "Saint Tous" which premiered at La Mama Experimental Theater in New York along with Broadway Legend Andre' De Shields. Mr. Pinkston also musical directed and toured with the Fifth Dimension's rendering of Ain't Misbehavin' and served as musical director for The Color Purple's Benefit Concert in San Francisco. Other career highlights include serving as musical director for "Blues in The Night" at the Post Street Theater with Freda Payne, Maurice Hines, Carol Woods, and Paulette Ivory, musical director for "Crowns" at the Marines' Memorial Theater, and accompanying Berkeley Rep's Anthony and Cleopatra directed by Lisa Peterson.

Thaddeus has accompanied a host of stellar performers and ensembles for Contra Costa Choral, MUSE (all women's vocal group), Sing For America, Theater Works, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Center REP, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Telluride Jazz Festival, Stan Getz, Blues icon singer Koko Taylor known as the "Queen of Blues," Jennifer Holiday, La Chanze, American folk singer Joan Baez, Jane Powell, and Tommy Tune.

Shanelle Parker (Stage Manager) (professionally known as Poppa Bubbles) is a mixed Black Queer stage manager, poet, and drag artist
based in the Bay Area. They are excited to once again work with SFBATCO to facilitate a safe & organized environment where creativity and collaboration can breathe new life into classic Black works.