GOD HELP ME LOOK TO YOU
*A Play about love, hope and redemption.
A couple engaged to be married are excited to tie the knot. However, they must face the past to secure their future. Can their love survive this whirlwind journey of doubt, hope and renewed faith?
*TRIGGER WARNING: Contains domestic violence
MEET THE CAST AND CREW
LAILAH ABDULLA
Lailah Abdulla (TOYA),
She is a 24 year old who's been obsessed with the acting world since she was a kid. From performing at home in front of family as a kid, on stages in high school productions, short film sets, to plays in adulthood, She always loved the feeing of putting on a show for others. When she is not acting, she is in her doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. This will be her first play since high school, and she is so excited to bring TOYA to the stage!
TAKEISHA FOGGY
Takeisha Foggy (DEE)
Takeisha is thrilled to return to *God Help Me Look to You* after appearing in its original short run at Chicago Dramatists in 2017. You can catch her on Tubi in *The Book of Ruth* and stay tuned for her upcoming film release on streaming platforms. She’s excited for you to come out and see *God Help Me Look to You*!
JAMES GORDON
James Gordon (VEN)
He is an award winning actor, poet, and author, as well as a champion Storyteller. James can be seen on episodes of The G, Background Extras, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Quick 2 Judge, as well as many films and commercials. James is a member of the Cabal known as Act Pack Dark.
MARIA LEE
Maria Lee (DR. HAYWOOD)
Maria is thrilled to be playing the role of Dr. Haywood in her first dramatic production. She is a poet, playwright, and funny girl who previously had a featured play, "Lights Out," at the UWWFest in 2022.
ALLAN LONELL
Allan-Lonell Humphries (DAMEN)
He is an actor, writer, director & musician from the Southside of Chicago. Music was his first love but he always knew he wanted to act. As a child He used to memorize movies scene for scene word for word. He always wanted to be in movies. He started his acting journey in 2016 and since has been in over 50 theater shows and independent movies. Recently he has stepped behind the camera and started producing and directing music videos and short films.
JAEDA MASON
VALERIE BUTLER-NEWBERN
Valerie Butler-Newbern (SADIE)
Her creative focus is on commercial, industrials, Indie film and theater productions in Illinois. She played Natalie in Tomato Tattoo by Rammal Chan at Theater Wit for Best of Playground-Chicago's 2023 Gala. She's returning to the Wit for Playground-Chicago Season 2 as the Storyteller in How The Owl Gained Her Wisdom by Zach Barr. She's acted in the award winning Indie films Identity and Bosom. She can also be seen in recent commercial spots such as Lume, Senior Lifestyle and Cano Health. Valerie kick started her acting career in 2020 by immersing herself in training. She's studied acting at the Acting Studio Chicago, The Green Room and Vagabond School of the Arts. Valerie continues to train to improve her craft. She is a native Chicagoan, a Christian, a strong believer in lifelong learning and having fun.
ANDRE RAMSEUR
CHERYL SAUSER
Toya (Wonderstudy)
Performing April 26, 2024
*BIO coming soon
MAELYNN TONYA
Maelynn Tonya Woods (KARLA)
She is a God-fearing aspiring actress, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She has been acting since 2019, with numerous stage plays, movies and television shows under her belt. In 2012, while residing in Atlanta, she even had the pleasure of working with Tyler Perry's television show, "For Better or Worse." She continues to patiently wait on God to open more doors for her to pursue her passion and great destiny that He has for her.
SALLIE ANNE YOUNG
Sallie Anne Yong (STAGE MANAGER)
She is a talented media professional who has been a part of Dreamersyolofam and Davjasfran Entertainment since April 2016. She has worked in acting, photography, radio, and television production, and has traveled to various countries including NYC, Paris, Japan, and South Korea. Sallie has accomplished many things in her career, including being featured on the front page of the Pantagraph Newspaper for being the first in her family to graduate college. She has also appeared in several TV shows and events, including Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music Meet & Greet, The Wendy Williams Show, and Best Buy Presents Rihanna 777 Tour. Her skills as Stage manager and Sound Designer have been recognized in several articles.
PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW
God Help Me Look To You (Stage Play)
General Admission Ticket
Davette J. Franklin
Davette J. Franklin (PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR)