Dennis Williams' I’ve Cried the Blues

One never knows what type of seed is planted until that flower blooms. The vocal botanics that emerge from Karen Linette was recognized long after her first presentation to her family and that radiance developed into an organic sound, establishing Karen as the go-to person for vocals in the Washington, D.C. -metropolitan area. Giving her fellow local musicians more than twenty years of experience as a singer and collaborative artist, she has also shared the stage with national recording artists.

Darrel Walls is a 6X Grammy nominations and 6X Stellar Awards Winning dynamic force in the music industry, recognized for his unparalleled talent as a vocalist, songwriter, and vocal producer. His musical gift has placed him alongside some of the most iconic artists across genres, including Brandy, PJ Morton, Rihanna, Kirk Franklin, Jonathan McReynolds, Jason Nelson, JJ Hairston, Kim Burrell, Travis Greene, Frank Ocean, Stokely, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, and The Walls Group.

Candiace Dillard is an American television personality, singer and actress. She is recognized for winning Miss United States in 2013 and starring in The Real Housewives of Potomac from 2018 to 2024. In 2021, she released her debut album Deep Space.

a multi-talented creative and professional whose work spans entertainment, technology, and personal development. He’s earned acclaim for his powerful performances in independent films and theater, while also serving as Director of Productions and creative advisor for several churches in the DMV and abroad. A certified life coach, he helps clients attain clarity, confidence, and purpose through personalized guidance.

Schelle Purcell, American actress, screenwriter, director, comedian, playwright, and youth advocate known for her role of Adeline Loggins in the NAACP Image Awards nominated six-part series, Women of the Movement (ABC & Hulu). Schelle was born and raised in Gulfport, MS and now resides in the great city of Atlanta, GA. Schelle has been seen in several hit television series to include Found (NBC), P-Valley (STARZ), Dynasty (The CW), Johnson (Bounce), Walker (The CW), Atlanta (FX) and more...

Jevone Levi is a multi-talented force in entertainment, with a presence that commands both stage and screen. He was featured in the Denzel Washington-produced Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the powerful adaptation of August Wilson’s classic play, where he worked alongside the late, great Chadwick Boseman and the legendary Viola Davis. As a dynamic vocalist, Jevone toured as a standout performer and singer in The Soul of Motown tribute group, honoring The Temptations and more.

Victoria is no stranger to the screen or stage herself. She can be seen in Two Wrongs, Two Wrongs Two, BETher The Couch series, Love & Therapy Gone Wrong, String of Pearls, and returning as a triple-threat to I’ve Cried the Blues as an actress, singer and Co-director!

Taryn Murphy is a triple threat: actor, singer, and dancer in the DMV area, known for her magnetic stage presence, versatility, and energy. Taryn Murphy has a BFA in musical theatre from Temple University, where her previous credits include "Spring Awakening" (Wendla), "From Okra to Greens" (Okra), and "Xanadu" (Terpsichore). Most recently, Taryn graced the stage as Shelby in "Steel Magnolias" at Great Plains Theatre in Kansas and as Grace Farrell in "Annie" at Compass Rose Theatre.