OUR STAFF
Who We Are
Artistic Director & Founder
Dedrick Weathersby a Longview Texas native. A Serial Entrepreneur and Investor in people. A 2022 Emmy Award Winner in the category of "Interview and Discussion" with Theatre Corner on PBS/KPBS; Broadway World Awards Winner for Remembering James - The Life and Music of James Brown, his Original Musical. As a child, his dream was to become a professional actor/singer, use his resources, notoriety and impact the world and his community and culture through advocacy, thought provoking storytelling and music. Dedrick is a proud member of Actors Equity Union, a union for professional stage actors, Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), a union for film and television and Dramatist Guild Union for Playwrights. Dedrick believes in "Being the Change You Want to See". Instead of waiting for a seat at The Table, Dedrick is creating the table and placing people within the seats. Mr. Weathersby is proud to have employed over 75+ Industry Professionals, Majority being BIPOC.
E.K. Bonner
Managing Director
E.K. BONNER, a native of Longview, TX has a great passion for the Arts! He is an actor, producer, director, and playwright! He has worked with and featured in his play productions various renowned actors such as Brian White, Pooch Hall, Darrin Henson, Countess Vaughn, The Late Tommy Ford and many more. EK also has a big heart for youth! His desire is to continue to mentor and motivate youth of today and encourage them to stay on the right path!! One way he effectively does this is by being the choreographer and director of his Christian dance & mime group called Dramatic Praise for over 20 years! This group of youth have travelled across the nation performing in places such as Dallas, New York, and Atlanta, GA. Currently, he teaches Theater Arts in Texas at a public middle school and he’s also an entrepreneur that has been running his Barber & Beauty Salon business for 20 years. He has been happily married to his wife Tina Bonner for 16 years and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his teenage triplet boys! He is honored and excited about being the managing director of Superbad Theater Company. You can check out his body of work at ekbonner.com
Morgan Becker
Production Stage Manager
Artist / Media Team
Morgan Becker is a Cincinnati native and a Northern Kentucky University college graduate. Morgan has been involved in the arts for as long as she can remember. She has worked on several productions with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Ballet, The Carnegie, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, Stage Right Musical Theatre Company, Commonwealth Theatre Company, and even stage managed a Bay Area Premiere at Custom Made Theater Company in San Francisco, CA. She was also a production assistant for the film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE starring Zac Efron. Morgan can be seen on screen as a background extra in the film ALAN AND THE RULERS OF THE AIR. Morgan is thankful to be able to create art, and to be working with other talented artists telling these fantastic and educational stories.
God is good. All the time. Forever and Always #D&M
Jen Coogan
Composer/Lyricist/Consultant
Jen Coogan is a composer/ lyricist/ writer who started out as a performer, but began writing musicals in her desire to create more roles for women. Her short musical The Morning After My Family Fell Apart, was produced by Left Coast Theatre Company in San Francisco. She is also writing and developing the musicals Pharma Girls, The Last Open Mic, and The Oregon Trail Pages, as well as creating The Women in Theatre Project- a song cycle, featuring personal interviews and stories from some of the most influential women in theatre. She has written music and lyrics for several animated features including Lizzie Wilding- Heavy Metal Werewolf, and Corozon. Jen and her husband are co-creators of Broadway for the Boardroom, writing industrial musicals for corporate events. Her music has been featured in Vents Mag, Prelude Press, Idobi Music, Cliché Mag, and New Music Inferno, among others. Her songs have been shared on social media by Lin Manuel Miranda, and Broadway producers Ken Davenport and Jennifer Ashley Tepper. She is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and Theatre Bay Area. Jen also serves on the Board of Musical Cafe/ Play Cafe in Berkeley, where she is the creator and co-host of Musical Cafe’s monthly Song Salon; a safe space for musical theatre writers to share their new work, and build community.
https://www.constantcoogan.com/
Chavalia Dunlap- Mwamba
Composer/Musical Director (Children's Theater)
Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba is a Longview, Texas native and attended Kilgore College, where she studied general music (with a primary focus on piano techniques and opera.) Upon completion of her two-year tenure, she transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington, earning a Bachelor’s degree in the Business of Music.
Chavalia is a certified EC-12 Music Educator with an emphasis on song composition and intermediate recording techniques. She has provided her musical expertise at the Frisco School of Music, Dallas ISD and Longview ISD public school systems (as well as churches) since 2006 and has served as organist for Abundant Life Ministries since 2017.
Chavalia has composed music for indie artists as well as stage plays and is the owner and founder of Keys to Music™️, where her focus is on helping children explore their musical creativity under her guidance and leadership.
Chavalia doesn’t just compose music, though; she is a self-taught perfumer and owner of Pink MahogHany™️ Fragrances. She bridges the gap between her musicality and olfactory senses and aims to share all of her creative gifts with those who resonate.
She is the proud mother of identical twin boys, Elikya and Ilya Mwamba, who share her passion for the creative arts.
Rashon Sharp
Musical Director/Consultant
Hailing from North Brunswick New Jersey, Rashon Sharp delivers a unique package of some of the most healing and soulful Smooth Jazz, Gospel, and Reggae music. Rashon is notorious for adding his saxophone to all genres of music such as Rock-n-Roll, Jazz, Indie, and more. He has toured all over the East Coast in festivals, solo one man band, tribute bands, gospel choirs, and more. Throughout his studies and mentorships, Rashon owes his musical career and sparked passion to Jamie Egan (Catch 22). Throughout the past 17 years, Rashon has been in recording sessions, live performances, managing, booking, and hosting events, and so much more in the music industry. He believes in sharing his musical knowledge and has been a private music instructor to all ages and levels. Rashon has held multiple musical residencies in NJ, NY, NC, VA, and TX.
Candace Green
Patron/Business Services/FOH
Candace Green is a native of Dallas Texas. A career stage and technical professional. Her notable industry position would be The Color Purple National Tour, Working as the Assistant Stage Manager. She has worked with DP Productions as Production Manager and Customer Relations Director.
With Gods favor, she has been blessed to work with
actors such as Brian White, Darrin Dewitt Henson and Pooch Hall and The late Tommy Ford. Theater has always been her passion as she hopes to inspire little brown and black girls to chase their dreams, while making technical theater appealing. Very Thankful to be apart of Super Bad Theater Company.
Stephanie N. Manu
Payroll Consultant
&
Accounts Payable Administrator
Stephanie Michelle
Public Relations/Marketing
Steph Michelle, a Fort Worth native, a seasoned digital marketing expert with over a decade of experience in social media strategy and digital planning. Known for her ability to engage audiences and create successful campaigns, she also has a strong background in public relations. After starting her career with an internship at GSD&M Advertising and securing her first job at Emmis Austin Radio, Steph graduated from Huston-Tillotson University. Today, she organizes and promotes comedy shows, blues concerts and now newly being integrated in the world of Theatre while freelancing in Public Relations. Steph is now launching Steph Michelle Media and Marketing, where she offers comprehensive services for all PR, marketing, and merchandising needs. Steph is extremely thankful to be apart of the Super Bad Theater Company team.
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Mr. Reginald Drake
Tour/Office Manager/Group Sales
Mr. Drake
Started Drake entertainment management television studios in 1995, it all started when he was 10 years old, and his uncle Dr. Grady King in Miami Florida, took little Reggie on a visit to a television studio were his uncles closest friend worked. The dream of owning his own, never left his 10 year old mind. Thank and Love you Uncle Grady.
"Men we have a very big obligation, with our boys and young men to give them a vision for there future. And today Drake Management & Drake television studios has been operating for over 25 years.
* Local 1021 SEIU AWARD San Francisco CA
in appreciation for your outstanding work and leadership in protecting workers rights and saving jobs in the DPT Unit of SFMTA
