"Why Does Love Hurt So Bad?" DVD Filming — All Star Cast
| "Why Does Love Hurt So Bad?" is a stage play that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Comedy plus drama, the suspense is enough to take anybody on a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, and the ins and outs of love. It's a gateway for communicating the pain, happiness, and self expression in a relationship. This show will open one's eyes in hopes to forgive and move on. |
Thomas Carter III as Timothy Sanders
Born a native of Miami, FL where the soulful of Gospel music, smooth R&B and Afro-Latino beats erupted through the streets and simmered in his veins, Thomas Carter III, known to the world as T. Carter is a gifted talent to be reckoned with. Birthed into a family creatively-educated and bequeathed with God-given musical flair. The sultry sound of T. Carter pierces the soul and takes you in depth whence the inspiration resonated. His ability to capture and convey the essence of boundless genres serves as a therapeutic release, leaving you with that "feel good" attitude. Reaching the world through this art, his indescribable performances have included, guest starring at social events, religious gatherings, talent showcases, weddings, and Gospel explosions just to name a few!... T. Carter’s skills and lyrical content have been put on wax! He has recorded music in which he’s sung, wrote and arranged…all himself! The release of his demo “The Soul of A Man” has accredited him rave reviews from local Miami and Atlanta producers. This long-awaited artist is the "cool drink of water" that music goers have thirsted for! T. Carter's ultimate goal is to be an established entertainer, whose talent makes love to the hearts, souls, and minds of people worldwide. With that being said, the world is a stage and T. Carter has taken his rightful place! |
Annisha Battle-Rollins as Cheryl Sanders
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Miami, Annisha realized her love for performing as the go-to-girl at her local A.M.E church. From doing the announcements to playing Mary Magdalene, Annisha rarely said no to any of her Nana's request. It was in 1996, while at Florida A & M University that Annisha decided to overcome her procrastination and move forward on her desire to act. Unlike her local church productions, this blessing paid off as she appeared in her first live production. Annisha has proven that if you chase your dreams, pursue them with immovable faith, you will capture them and do ALL things. Having overcome a series of personal losses after college, Annisha felt that she should pursue acting again. Using her pen as an emotional outlet, she performed spoken word and poetry at Deco Lounge’s “Da Vibe” and found time to host various shows in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Knowing that she had something inside her wanting to be on TV, she took time from her busy career in the Legal industry and answered a casting call that would change her life forever. Realizing that the stage is where she wants to be, Annisha casted and appeared in No Jive Productions 2010, “Why Does Love Hurt So Bad”. Annisha demonstrated that she is a force to be reckoned with in this South Florida acting arena having landed the lead role! She was also featured in the 2011 stage play “Loose Lips” and No Jive Production’s 2011 stage play, “His Double Life”. Annisha feels “there is something very thrilling about a live show. You do not have the liberty of cutting a scene to do it over as with film and commercials, I have only one shot to get it right. I simply love that about theater.”
Annisha is excited to join the new cast for another No Jive production and is more focused than ever. She is ready to keep South Florida audience members on the edge of their seats again and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support. She also adds, “I am turning into an expensive friend with all these shows but I just can’t stop. I would not change one thing on this journey called life. My friends are welcome to form a line after our final curtain call for social networking pictures!” |
Alicia Simpson as Momma Brenda Sanders
A born and breed native Miamian, Alicia has talents of many. As a child, her parents instilled in her the importance of education. All through her schooling, Alicia was somewhat of a class clown. While in high school at Miami Beach Senior High, the drama instructor noticed and asked her to participate in an impromptu play for graduation, which she did. Never again gracing a stage, Alicia's life was not always one of good decisions, Alicia strayed from the morals and values taught by her parents. Alicia was approached by the President of No Jive Productions to read for the part of Momma Sanders for the hit stage play "His Double Life". Fortunately, Alicia was again asked to participate in this newest production "Why Does Love Hurt So Bad", which she has embraced with joy. This has truly been an amazing journey, and I am grateful to have this chance to showcase a talent I really never knew existed.
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DuVonne T. Moore as Wynnika Jones
Is Philadelphia-born (Germantown), but transplanted to Miami where she was raised by her paternal grandparents. Coming from a family of entertainers - her love of performing began at an early age; DuVonne's grandmother would have her play (piano) and sing for guests at their house parties before ushering her back into her bedroom for the night. However, it was during her studies at the Coconut Grove Children's Theatre where she discovered her truest passion - ACTING! In her pursuit to realize her dreams while still trying to balance everyday life, she found herself having to pile her dreams up on a shelf. But, her love for performing wouldn't lay dormant for too long. To date, DuVonne has earned a degree in Broadcasting, done work as an extra in major motion pictures - "The Specialist" (Sylvester Stallone), "Drop Zone" (Wesley Snipes), performed as a background vocalist, voiced commercials for radio, and landed roles in the stage plays "The Poet" (2002) and a previous No Jive Productions, Inc. performance of "Open Yo Eyes" (2004). In 2003, she also auditioned for and modeled in a fashion show for full-figured Women, produced by D.C.-based designer Harvey "Star" Washington (guest judge on Mo'Nique's show "Fat Chance"). DuVonne says, "It took a long time, but I'm back into the swing of things and ready to make my mark in this industry. My dream is to wake up EVERY DAY and do what I LOVE for a living! I want what I do in film and television, on the runway and stage to make a difference in someone's life and allow me to leave a positive and encouraging impression on this World." |
Brittany L. Smith as Vanessa Clark
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, with roots in the Virgin Islands, Brittany L. Smith loves getting lost in the world that an author creates for a character. She believes it is most satisfying to make a character come alive on stage. Brittany is ecstatic at the opportunity to portray the role of Vanessa Clark in the Momma Sanders Series as she was the actor for the 2010 show. It is one of her most successful accomplishments in her acting career so far. “I fell in love with the script and was immediately drawn to Vanessa’s character. I love a good story and I am very excited and honored to play her.” Brittany wants to thank No Jive Productions for giving her the opportunity to become a part of this wonderful journey and she looks forward to many more successful performances. |
Latoya Roberts as Vanessa Clark (Understudy)
A Brooklyn native with a Trini (Trinidad and Tobago) background has spent most of her life engaging in the arts-singing, dancing, acting, and fashion/modeling. As a child she participated in numerous talent shows, and any other showcases that she could. Being supported by her family, she never felt discouraged by whatever obstacles came along the way. Living in Miramar, Florida for most of her teen years, she continued to embrace her artistic gifts. Taking part in Shows, auditions, casting calls - Latoya kept striving. Portraying the role of "Vanessa" for No Jive Production's hit stage plays "His Double Life" and the 2010 version of "Why Does Love Hurt So Bad?" has been one of Latoya's biggest accomplishments. She is glad to be a part of such a wonderful production company, and hopes that things will keep getting better! Today, Latoya is focused on both her acting and singing careers. Learning and improving in any way that she can. Latoya is determined and devoted to the arts and will not stop until her dream is fulfilled.
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Anthony Roberts as Kareem Jackson
Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Anthony Roberts is a graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School and Saginaw Valley State University where he majored in Communications and Theatre. He became enamored with acting as a child when his father would take him to the Shirley St. Theatre in Nassau, Bahamas and when his grandmother introduced him to classic cinema and her favorite actor, Sidney Poitier; he states “Friday and Saturday nights were Sidney Poitier movie nights.” It was not until an Acting and Analysis course taken during his sophomore year at SVSU that he knew what his true passion was and reaffirmed his love of acting; motivating him to audition for his first production, Warren Leight’s Side Man. After being cast as Al in Leight’s Side Man, he was then cast in multiple roles as the Third Man in Sandra Asher’s A Woman Called Truth, a play which celebrates the life of women’s rights activist and former slave Sojourner Truth. His other theatre credits include JellyBelly, Camp Logan, All-American, Another Time, Married Life, The Date, Soul Gone Home, Goonie Bird Greene, TopDog Underdog and the films Battlegirl, Orange Menace, Concrete Jungle, SideMan, and Perfect Pair including a webisode HipHop soap opera entitled Da Block. His other works include scenes from American Buffalo, The Dutchman, A Raisin in the Sun, A Soldier’s Play, Mulatto, Emperor of Haiti, and Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me which he performed at the renowned and legendary Actors Studio in New York City. |
Ken aka Mr. Pooh as Stripper
Ken aka Mr. Pooh is a native of Miami. Mr. Pooh loves to entertain the lady's with his charm and beautiful smile. He is a motivator and leader for young people, by stressing to them to pursue their dreams and being the best that they can be. He is also a personal trainer. He lives by this quote " I'm not looking for perfection, I'm looking for progress". I am honored and privileged to be working in my first live stage play with No Jive Productions. |
If you were excited about "His Double Life" and thought it could not get any better wait until you get a taste of
the new hit stage play "WHY DOES LOVE HURT SO BAD?"
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