September 14, 2023 - Viable Live Onstage at Stephens Valley Church 6000 Pasquo Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 6:30 pm Admission is free.
Live Performances & Cast Bios
September 14, 2023 – Viable Live Onstage at Stephens Valley Church 6000 Pasquo Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 6:30 pm Admission is free.
September 15, 2023 – Viable will be at the American Association of Christian Counselors “Know Hope” World Conference, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The Live performance will be on Friday evening, September 15. With 7000 people attending the AACC World Conference, theatre seats are limited and filling up fast! SOLD OUT
September 15, 2023 – Viable will be at the American Association of Christian Counselors “Know Hope” World Conference, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The Live performance will be on Friday evening, September 15. With 7000 people attending the AACC World Conference, theatre seats are limited and filling up fast! SOLD OUT
June 23, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Georgia Right To Life Dinner Theater – The Venue at Friendship Springs – 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
May 6, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Port Townsend, WA Calvary Community Church 82 Romans Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368
May 5, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Sequim, WA – Sequim Community Church – 950 N 5th Ave. Sequim, WA 98382
April 27, 2023 -12:00 EST – Heartbeat International Virtual Conference – ” Breakthrough Before the Final Bow” To watch the virtual conference program at Noon, Thursday, April 27
January 31, 2023 – South Carolina – School for the Arts at Anderson University
November 7, 2022 – St. Louis, Missouri – Alliance For Life Missouri Conference 2022 “Turning The Page”
October 2022 – Georgia Right To Life Tour Centerville, GA: Monday, October 24 – 7:00 PM – For His Glory Christian Center Warner-Robbins, GA: Tuesday, October 25 – 7:00 PM – Southside Baptist Church
Cordele, GA: October 26 – MD Whitest Medical Institute at A.S. Clark
October 22, 2022 – Naples, FL – Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 625 111th Ave North Naples, FL – 34108 (Postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Future date TBA)
October 15th, 2022 – Chalcedon Presbyterian Church – Cumming, GA
September 10th, 2022 – Washington State Selah Summit – Richland, WA
April 23, 2022 – Family Life Center – Austin, TX 78702
April 22, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 21, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 3, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
April 2, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
August 27, 2021 – Celebration Church – Austin, TX
August 24 – 26, 2021 – Care-Net National Conference – San Antonio, TX
July 9, 2021 – 2 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119.
July 9, 2021 – 6 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr. St. Louis, MO 63119
June 24, 2021 – National Right to Life Opening Dinner Theater Event – Washington, D.C.
April 24, 2021 – Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – Chicago, IL
April 11, 2021 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. Greenville, South Carolina
September 8, 9 & 10, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
January 10, 2020 – South Carolina Citizens for Life Proudly Pro-Life Gala, Columbia, South Carolina
October 24, 2019 – North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina
October 11, 2019 – Spaghetti Dinner Theater – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
September 30, 2019 – Oaklawn Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas
September 29, 2019 – Covenant Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
September 28, 2019 – Awaken Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 27, 2019 – St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springdale, Arkansas
July 5, 2019 – National Right to Life Convention, Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, South Carolina
June 29, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
June 28, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina (Premiere)
January 24, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC. SAVE THE DATE! Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Adoption Services.
Upcoming Performances
June 2026 – Spokane and Tri-Cities, Washington – Dates and venues TBA benefitting Human Life of Washington
May 2026 – North Carolina – Dates a venues TBA benefitting North Carolina Right to Life
Past Performances
January 24, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC benefiting LifeLine Adoption Services
October 16, 2024 – Tanners Brook Golf Club in Forrest Lake, MN benefitting Lakes Life Care Center
September 14, 2023 – Stephens Valley Church in Nashville, TN, church community awareness event
September 15, 2023 – Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN benefitting the American Association of Christian Counselors
June 23, 2023 – The Venue at Friendship Springs in Flowery Branch, GA benefitting Georgia Right To Life
May 6, 2023 – Calvary Community Church in Port Townsend, WA benefitting Obria Medical Clinic PNW
May 5, 2023 – Sequim Community Church in Sequim, WA benefitting Obria Medical Clinic PNW
April 27, 2023 – Heartbeat International Annual Conference (Virtual), “Breakthrough Before the Final Bow”
January 31, 2023 – School for the Arts at Anderson University, in Anderson SC for student and community awareness
November 7, 2022 – The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St-Louis, MO for the Alliance For Life Missouri Annual Conference “Turning The Page”
October 26, 2022 – Whitest Medical Institute at A.S. Clark in Cordele, GA benefiting Georgia Right To Life
October 25, 2022 – For His Glory Christian Center Warner-Robbins, GA benefiting Georgia Right To Life
October 24, 2022 – Southside Baptist Church in Centerville, GA benefiting Georgia Right To Life
October 22, 2022 – Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples, FL benefitting Support After Abortion
October 15, 2022 – Chalcedon Presbyterian Church in Cumming, GA benefiting Georgia Right To Life
September 10th, 2022 – Grace & Truth Community Church in Richland, WA benefitting Human Life of Washington Selah Summit
April 23, 2022 – Holy Cross Parish Family Life Center in Austin, TX benefitting Embrace Life Initiative
April 22, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX benefitting New Heart of Texas
April 21, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX benefitting New Heart of Texas
April 3, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre in Eustis, FL for Sanctity of Life community awareness
April 2, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre in Eustis, FL for Sanctity of Life community awareness
August 27, 2021 – Celebration Church in Austin, TX for Sanctity of Life community awareness
August 26, 2021 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX Care-Net Conference
August 25, 2021 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX Care-Net Conference
August 24, 2021 – JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX Care-Net Conference
July 9, 2021 – Cardinal Rigali Center in St. Louis, MO benefiting Support After Abortion (Matinee Performance)
July 9, 2021 – Cardinal Rigali Center in St. Louis, MO benefiting Support After Abortion (Evening Performance)
June 24, 2021 – National Right to Life Opening Dinner Theater Event – Washington, D.C.
April 24, 2021 – Monument of Faith Church in Chicago, IL benefitting Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition of Chicago
April 11, 2021 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville in Greenville, SC Carolina for Sanctity of Life community awareness
September 10, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
September 9, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
September 8, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
January 10, 2020 – Seawell’s Convention Center in Columbia, SC benefitting South Carolina Citizens for Life
October 24, 2019 – North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC for student & community Sanctity of Life awareness
October 11, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC benefitting Presbyterians Protecting Life
September 30, 2019 – Oaklawn Baptist Church in Texarkana, AR benefitting Arkansas Right to Life
September 29, 2019 – Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR benefitting Arkansas Right to Life
September 28, 2019 – Awaken Church in Jonesboro, AR benefitting Arkansas Right to Life
September 27, 2019 – St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, AR benefitting Arkansas Right to Life
July 5, 2019 – Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, SC to open the National Right to Life Convention
June 29, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina for Sanctity of Life community awareness
June 28, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina for Sanctity of Life community awareness
September 14, 2023 – Viable Live Onstage at Stephens Valley Church 6000 Pasquo Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 6:30 pm Admission is free.
September 15, 2023 – Viable will be at the American Association of Christian Counselors “Know Hope” World Conference, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The Live performance will be on Friday evening, September 15. With 7000 people attending the AACC World Conference, theatre seats are limited and filling up fast! SOLD OUT
September 15, 2023 – Viable will be at the American Association of Christian Counselors “Know Hope” World Conference, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The Live performance will be on Friday evening, September 15. With 7000 people attending the AACC World Conference, theatre seats are limited and filling up fast! SOLD OUT
June 23, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Georgia Right To Life Dinner Theater – The Venue at Friendship Springs – 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
May 6, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Port Townsend, WA Calvary Community Church 82 Romans Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368
May 5, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Sequim, WA – Sequim Community Church – 950 N 5th Ave. Sequim, WA 98382
April 27, 2023 -12:00 EST – Heartbeat International Virtual Conference – ” Breakthrough Before the Final Bow” To watch the virtual conference program at Noon, Thursday, April 27
January 31, 2023 – South Carolina – School for the Arts at Anderson University
November 7, 2022 – St. Louis, Missouri – Alliance For Life Missouri Conference 2022 “Turning The Page”
October 2022 – Georgia Right To Life Tour Centerville, GA: Monday, October 24 – 7:00 PM – For His Glory Christian Center Warner-Robbins, GA: Tuesday, October 25 – 7:00 PM – Southside Baptist Church
Cordele, GA: October 26 – MD Whitest Medical Institute at A.S. Clark
October 22, 2022 – Naples, FL – Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 625 111th Ave North Naples, FL – 34108 (Postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Future date TBA)
October 15th, 2022 – Chalcedon Presbyterian Church – Cumming, GA
September 10th, 2022 – Washington State Selah Summit – Richland, WA
April 23, 2022 – Family Life Center – Austin, TX 78702
April 22, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 21, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 3, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
April 2, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
August 27, 2021 – Celebration Church – Austin, TX
August 24 – 26, 2021 – Care-Net National Conference – San Antonio, TX
July 9, 2021 – 2 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119.
July 9, 2021 – 6 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr. St. Louis, MO 63119
June 24, 2021 – National Right to Life Opening Dinner Theater Event – Washington, D.C.
April 24, 2021 – Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – Chicago, IL
April 11, 2021 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. Greenville, South Carolina
September 8, 9 & 10, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
January 10, 2020 – South Carolina Citizens for Life Proudly Pro-Life Gala, Columbia, South Carolina
October 24, 2019 – North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina
October 11, 2019 – Spaghetti Dinner Theater – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
September 30, 2019 – Oaklawn Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas
September 29, 2019 – Covenant Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
September 28, 2019 – Awaken Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 27, 2019 – St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springdale, Arkansas
July 5, 2019 – National Right to Life Convention, Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, South Carolina
June 29, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
June 28, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina (Premiere)
January 24, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC. SAVE THE DATE! Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Adoption Services.
Upcoming Performances
September 14, 2023 – Viable Live Onstage at Stephens Valley Church 6000 Pasquo Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 6:30 pm Admission is free.
September 15, 2023 – Viable will be at the American Association of Christian Counselors “Know Hope” World Conference, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The Live performance will be on Friday evening, September 15. With 7000 people attending the AACC World Conference, theatre seats are limited and filling up fast! SOLD OUT
June 23, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Georgia Right To Life Dinner Theater – The Venue at Friendship Springs – 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
May 6, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Port Townsend, WA Calvary Community Church 82 Romans Rd. Port Townsend, WA 98368
May 5, 2023 – 6:30 pm – Obria Medical Clinic Dinner Theatre Sequim, WA – Sequim Community Church – 950 N 5th Ave. Sequim, WA 98382
April 27, 2023 -12:00 EST – Heartbeat International Virtual Conference – ” Breakthrough Before the Final Bow” To watch the virtual conference program at Noon, Thursday, April 27
January 31, 2023 – South Carolina – School for the Arts at Anderson University
November 7, 2022 – St. Louis, Missouri – Alliance For Life Missouri Conference 2022 “Turning The Page”
October 2022 – Georgia Right To Life Tour Centerville, GA: Monday, October 24 – 7:00 PM – For His Glory Christian Center Warner-Robbins, GA: Tuesday, October 25 – 7:00 PM – Southside Baptist Church
Cordele, GA: October 26 – MD Whitest Medical Institute at A.S. Clark
October 22, 2022 – Naples, FL – Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 625 111th Ave North Naples, FL – 34108 (Postponed due to Hurricane Ian. Future date TBA)
October 15th, 2022 – Chalcedon Presbyterian Church – Cumming, GA
September 10th, 2022 – Washington State Selah Summit – Richland, WA
April 23, 2022 – Family Life Center – Austin, TX 78702
April 22, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 21, 2022 – The Lodge at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Houston, TX
April 3, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
April 2, 2022 – Living Drama Theatre – Eustis, FL
August 27, 2021 – Celebration Church – Austin, TX
August 24 – 26, 2021 – Care-Net National Conference – San Antonio, TX
July 9, 2021 – 2 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119.
July 9, 2021 – 6 pm – Cardinal Rigali Center – 20 Archbishop May Dr. St. Louis, MO 63119
June 24, 2021 – National Right to Life Opening Dinner Theater Event – Washington, D.C.
April 24, 2021 – Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – Chicago, IL
April 11, 2021 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. Greenville, South Carolina
September 8, 9 & 10, 2020 – Care-Net National Conference, Swan & Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, Florida
January 10, 2020 – South Carolina Citizens for Life Proudly Pro-Life Gala, Columbia, South Carolina
October 24, 2019 – North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina
October 11, 2019 – Spaghetti Dinner Theater – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
September 30, 2019 – Oaklawn Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas
September 29, 2019 – Covenant Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
September 28, 2019 – Awaken Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 27, 2019 – St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springdale, Arkansas
July 5, 2019 – National Right to Life Convention, Charleston Convention Center, Charleston, South Carolina
June 29, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
June 28, 2019 – First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina (Premiere)
January 24, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC. SAVE THE DATE! Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Adoption Services.
Gathings (R) and Kimberly Jackson (L) performing Viable at the South Carolina Citizens for Life Proudly Pro-Life Galada, January 10, 2020. This gala drew the largest audience and produced the highest contributions in the event’s history.
Gisele Gathings and Scott Braxton performing Viable at First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina, in October 2019.
As is often the case, much of the crying during live performances of Viable is done by men
Gathings (L) and Kimberly Jackson (R) performing Viable at Anderson University, South Carolina, January 31, 2023.
Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson and Gisele Gathings performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capitol Steps – April 14, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson and Gisele Gathings performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capitol Steps – April 14, 2021.
Gisele Gathings and Scott Braxton performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capital Steps – April 14, 2021.
Scott Braxton, Gisele Gathings, and Kimberly Jackson at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capital Steps – April 14, 2021 – Chatting with Joyce Zounis Brown following the performance.
Viable being performed on the steps of the Missouri State Capitol Building after the Midwest March for Life on April 14, 2021.
Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) in Viable at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR, September 29, 2019
Audience at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR, September 29, 2019
Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) perform Viable at the Dinner Theater on the eve of the National Right to Life National Conference in Washington, DC, in June 2021
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Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) performing Viable at the Embrace 4 Texas First Fruits Dinner Theatre at St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) performing Viable at the Embrace 4 Texas First Fruits Dinner Theatre at St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
The Cast of Viable visits four cities in Arkansas
Viable cast with Debby Juhlke (Red Dress Front Row), Founder and CEO of Embrace 4 Texas, her Board, and staff. St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
Viable writer/producer, John Hoover, with Abby Johnson in Greenville, SC, August 2020
Viable writer/producer, John Hoover, with Alveda King in Atlanta, GA, November 2019
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Gathings (R) and Kimberly Jackson (L) performing Viable at the South Carolina Citizens for Life Proudly Pro-Life Galada, January 10, 2020. This gala drew the largest audience and produced the highest contributions in the event’s history.
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Gisele Gathings and Scott Braxton performing Viable at First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina, in October 2019.
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As is often the case, much of the crying during live performances of Viable is done by men
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Gathings (L) and Kimberly Jackson (R) performing Viable at Anderson University, South Carolina, January 31, 2023.
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Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
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Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) perform Viable in Chicago at the Pro-Life Pro-Family Coalition Banquet – April 24, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson and Gisele Gathings performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capitol Steps – April 14, 2021.
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Kimberly Jackson and Gisele Gathings performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capitol Steps – April 14, 2021.
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Gisele Gathings and Scott Braxton performing Viable at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capital Steps – April 14, 2021.
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Scott Braxton, Gisele Gathings, and Kimberly Jackson at the Midwest March for Life on the State Capital Steps – April 14, 2021 – Chatting with Joyce Zounis Brown following the performance.
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Viable being performed on the steps of the Missouri State Capitol Building after the Midwest March for Life on April 14, 2021.
Viable at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR
Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) in Viable at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR, September 29, 2019
Viable at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR
Audience at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, AR, September 29, 2019
The Cast of Viable Visits four cities in Arkansas
The Cast of Viable visits four cities in Arkansas, September 26 – 30, 2019. Pictured here are (L-R) Scott Braxton (George), John Hoover (Producer & Playwright), Rose Mimms (Executive Director of Arkansas Right to Life), Gisele Gathings (Judy), Kimberly Jackson (Church Counselor), and Shamira Scott (Production Stage Manager).
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Kimberly Jackson (L) and Gisele Gathings (R) perform Viable at the Dinner Theater on the eve of the National Right to Life National Conference in Washington, DC, in June 2021
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Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) performing Viable at the Embrace 4 Texas First Fruits Dinner Theatre at St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
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Gisele Gathings (L) and Scott Braxton (R) performing Viable at the Embrace 4 Texas First Fruits Dinner Theatre at St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
The Cast of Viable visits four cities in Arkansas
Viable cast with Debby Juhlke (Red Dress Front Row), Founder and CEO of Embrace 4 Texas, her Board, and staff. St. Mary’s Family Life Center, Austin, Texas – April 23, 2022
Alveda King and Hoover
Viable writer/producer, John Hoover, with Alveda King in Atlanta, GA, November 2019
Abby Johnson and Hoover
Viable writer/producer, John Hoover, with Abby Johnson in Greenville, SC, August 2020
Viable Southside Church Warner Robbins, GA
After an October 25, 2022 performance of Viable at Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia, cast members pose with Patrick Braski of Chick-fil-a (far left), Lenoris Daniels of Georgia Right to Life, Actor Scott Braxton (George), Warner Robins, GA Mayor, LaRhonda Patrick, Actor Gisele Gathings (Judy), Actor Rayana Briggs (Church Counselor), Christine Braski, Georgia Right to Life, and Producer/Director, John Hoover (far right).
VIABLE CAST
Judy: Gisele Gathings
Gisele Gathings is a multi-talented, multi-media personality. She has performed as an actress, featured vocalist, talk show host, news anchor, and media personality on television, radio, and film as well as the stage. Toyota and Fiat are only a few of her commercial appearances. Gisele’s featured vocal performances include Kylie Odetta, SpeakEasy Jazz, Lakia Club, Razz Ma Jazz Band, Grady Hodges Group, and many others throughout the Southeast, Los Angeles, and in Tuscany, Italy.
She has appeared in a wide variety of productions at Greenville Little Theater, Center Stage, South Carolina Children’s Theater, and Gunther Theater at The Peace Center. Gisele has performed principal roles in productions such as Mac’s Diner, Ghost the Musical, Intimate Apparel, A Month of Sundays, Memories of the Game, Jesus Christ Superstar, Christmas Wish, Cinderella, Purlie, and Working. The pre-show music is performed by Gisele.
Church Counselor: Kimberly Jackson
Kimberly Jackson feels blessed to be a part of Viable. Her past roles include: Dreamgirls (Stepp Sister/Les Styles/Ensemble) at Greenville Center Stage, Ragtime (Person of Harlem/Haitian Immigrant Ensemble), Hairspray (Harriet/Beatnick/Ensemble), and Miracle on 34th Street (Dutch Girl’s Mother) at Greenville Little Theater. Kimberly has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in theater.
She writes: “First, I’d like to thank God for presenting me with an opportunity to use my skills and talents, to give Him all the honor, glory, and praise. Second, thanks to my mom, Donna Jackson, my
biggest supporter (ISGYM), and my other family and friends who continue to support me.
Third, I thank God that I am able to be a part of this journey with this amazing cast and crew.” 1 Corinthians 10:31; Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23-24
George: Scott Braxton
Scott first worked with writer/director/producer, John Hoover, 35 years ago in Los Angeles, when he played a retired NFL Player and nightclub owner of the Pigskin Palace in the new musical, First Billboard on the Moon, which premiered at the Los Angeles Variety Arts Theater. Scott is the brother of Aleta Braxton-O’Brien, who has performed for over thirty years with the Los Angeles Music Center Opera, the Roger Wagner Chorale, the Jubilee Singers, and has appeared in dozens of motion pictures, television shows, and advertisements.
Scott is the son of Frank Braxton, who was the first African-American animator in Hollywood. Scott’s talents steered him into education, and he became the principal of the most expensive high school ever built in the United States in downtown Los Angeles. One of Scott’s children is a journalist, and the other works for an entertainment firm in LA. Now retired from LA Unified, Scott joins us from California to continue his acting career in service to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Writer / Producer / Director: John Hoover
John is a former writer/producer of live shows for Disney and Divisional General Manager/Executive Producer for electronic publishing at McGraw-Hill. He has written/produced/directed live and televised performances by Mohammad Ali, Pearl Bailey, Glenn Campbell, Richard Carpenter, Dick Clark, Roy Clark, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Vicki Lawrence, Mario Lopez, Fred MacMurray, Robert Redford, Jimmy Stewart, and dozens more. He started with Broadway tours of Company, Fiddler, Follies, and Zorba.
John now coaches chief executives worldwide in all industries, including ABC/Disney/ESPN, NBC, and HBO. He is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen leadership and psychology books for Amacom, Career Press, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, St. Martin’s Press, Sage, and Wiley.
Dr. Hoover has lectured on leadership coaching at American Management Association, Amherst, Columbia, NYU, Vanderbilt, and Yale. John is still an executive coach and coaching supervisor. But, he has now dedicated his creative talents to glorifying God and advancing His Kingdom through stage, screen, and Christian books. ChristianCreativeMedia.org.
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