Savada Gilmore is a native of Chapel Hill North Carolina, where he currently resides as an Actor, Director & Theater Educator. Gilmore’s background in theater is extensive, dating back to a passion ignited and nurtured by one of the Chapel Hill district’s legendary teachers, Theresa Grywalski, aka Ms. G, his theater teacher at East Chapel Hill High School (ECHHS). “She was the main influence and one responsible for introducing me to the world of theater; she mentored me, and put me on a real stage for the first time,” Gilmore said. “She took the ‘class clown/envelope-pusher’ and channeled my energy and talent into a more creative and artistic form of expression. He earned a BA in Performance Arts from High Point University, has toured with the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival and acted in everything from Ionesco to August Wilson. Savada currently serves as the Guy Phillips Middle School Theater Instructor where is the most fun virtual learning class in all of the school. Welcome to the stage Savada Gilmore!!!

Shateece Taylor is an artist, who specializes in printing, painting, and a variety of graphic design from logos, cover art and other print media. Since childhood Shateece has been drawing and creatively expressing herself through arts, she graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelors in Art. She founded her arts company Taylored in 2015 to showcase her customized art to reflect Real Art for Real Life situations. During the Pandemic she started her own line of black conscience apparel that reflects the African American and Black women’s empowerment. Welcome to the stage Shateece Taylor!!!

Chad P is an America rapper, singer, songwriter. Born and raised in Waycross, Ga; you will hear the southern dialect as Chad P delivers tenured vocals over smooth production. Chad P has been rapping since he was 11 years old. He wrote lyrics with his friends from church and school. At every opportunity given, they took turns rapping to see who has the best rhymes. As a sophomore in college Chad P had his first opportunity to record his first song. He quickly made a name for himself in South Georgia through talent shows and performances. Recently, Chad P released the album King Peezy in August of 2019 and released The Luxury Package in June 2020. Chad P’s rhymes are filled with his life experiences and tell the stories of overcoming different types of objection. Using classical sounds Chad P is able to create a vibe you can ride and relax to. Welcome to the stage Chad P!!!

Tim Jones is the CEO and Founder of It’s Tim’s World based in Chapel Hill, NC.  It’s Tim’s World was started in 2013 as a way to share his unique artistic expressions with the world. Tim started creating his art at the age of 7 as a way of entertaining himself and continued through his high school years. He's always enjoyed Art and seeing different people express themselves through different mediums but didn’t see his art in the same way. After sharing his art with a friend Tim was convinced that people needed to see what he created and as they say “the rest is history.”  He loves the reaction people have when they see a piece of his art and that’s what’s pushing him to keep creating. Welcome to the stage Tim Jones!!!

Morgan McCrary Brooks (B.A. in Theatre, Rhodes College; M.A. in Performing Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design) serves as Reinhardt University Theatre’s Technical and Operations Manager and instructor of technical theatre classes. She also teaches acting classes and summer camps at the Grand Theatre in Cartersville, GA; and works as a freelance designer and director in the Atlanta area theatre community. She is a Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Award nominee (Into the Woods, Act3 Productions, 2017) and winner (scenic design for Foxfire, StageWorks, Inc., 2013). Welcome to the stage Mrs. Morgan McCrary Brooks!!!

Originally from Spring Valley, NY, Daja is a Performing & Teaching Artist and Author. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance and Education from North Carolina Central University. Daja has spent most of her career performing on the stage and enhancing the personal, professional, and artistic development of youth through the performing arts. Now residing in Grayson, GA, she is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in Acting at University of Georgia. Being called to be a light in darkness, she lives and works on PURPOSE, embracing opportunities to create meaningful art with conviction, integrity, and passion.

Daja is the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Rices Family Enterprises LLC, which is an umbrella company that houses the multifaceted brand of Daja and her husband, Jonathan Rice. Their mission is to be a light in darkness and help others develop their own light - illuminating the world with sophisticated, soulful, and spiritual content through their marriage, art, and ministry. Daja leverages her platform and influence as an Artist and Entrepreneur to encourage and inspire others through her own testimony of redemption, freedom, and preservation. She is the Founder of the Daddy's Girl movement, a published author of the book "Daddy’s Girl: From Heartbreak to Redemption", and the creator and producer of the documentary film, Daddy's Girls: Re-Identified. Welcome to the stage Daja M. Rice!!!

Ron Lee McGill was born & raised in Durham, NC, Ron received his BA in Media Studies from the University of North Carolina and now resides in Charlotte, NC where he is an Actor, Writer, and Graphic Illustrator. Ron’s film credits include appearances on TVOne’s Fatal Attraction and the national advertisement for Meals on Wheels. Ron could last be seen on stage for the Children’s Theater of Charlotte in such productions as Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt and Last Stop on Market Street. Help me welcome to the stage my very first guest, Mr. Ron Lee Mcgill!!! #SupportTheArts #JWeeksEnt

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Welcome to The Artist Prepares! Thanks for taking the time to tune in to this special show. I am J.Weeks aka J The Actor, the visionary behind this wonderful project. Take a ride with me as I interview some really amazing artist that I've had the opportunity to work with & witness just how dope they are. Join me as we step into the mind of an Artist and see just how we think. I hope to inspire someone and pray that this open dialogue will help someone reach their dreams & goals. #SupportTheArts #JWeeksEnt

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Video portion of each episode will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFy7KegOjnCuTQgVS-5klA

For all booking inquiries please email: [email protected]