Tillery, NC – Some members of the Concerned Citizens of Tillery (CCT) and friends traveled to Durham, NC to the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 to see the stage production of The Lion King. Departing from the Tillery Community Center at 4:00pm and driven by Robert “Bob” Mack on the RRRC Eco-Tour Bus, and prayer for safe journey by CCT board member Doris Taylor Davis, the group made the trip in relatively ease as the traffic was really light until getting into Durham. Arriving just shortly after 6:00pm, everyone, especially the seniors, was happy that the bus could just pull up to the main door at the DPAC and unload.
The show, based on all who attended, was absolutely fantastic. From our eldest member ninety two year old Theresa Harvey to our youngest member Jasmine Whitaker, granddaughter to CCT Board member Rose Whitaker and Luther Whitaker, there were thrills, chills, suspense, yells and applauses all through the show. Those who had a sense of fashion talked about the costuming and all talked about the music, dancing and the actors. Certainly we cannot forget the tiered stage setting and its changes. It was just an electrifying event and evening. While there was much delight, Gary R. Grant, CCT executive director, said, “It was just so thrilling to hear the former Nubian Youth singing the songs during the play.” One of the mothers exclaimed, “I guess they did know all the words. They wore out two DVD’s of The Lion King” growing up!”
Former Nubian Youth traveled from Greenville, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro to join their parents and the CCT members for the memorable evening.
The show, based on all who attended, was absolutely fantastic. From our eldest member ninety two year old Theresa Harvey to our youngest member Jasmine Whitaker, granddaughter to CCT Board member Rose Whitaker and Luther Whitaker, there were thrills, chills, suspense, yells and applauses all through the show. Those who had a sense of fashion talked about the costuming and all talked about the music, dancing and the actors. Certainly we cannot forget the tiered stage setting and its changes. It was just an electrifying event and evening. While there was much delight, Gary R. Grant, CCT executive director, said, “It was just so thrilling to hear the former Nubian Youth singing the songs during the play.” One of the mothers exclaimed, “I guess they did know all the words. They wore out two DVD’s of The Lion King” growing up!”
Former Nubian Youth traveled from Greenville, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro to join their parents and the CCT members for the memorable evening.
Pictured are some of those who made the trip. (L-R) CCT Shirley DeBrow, Theresa Harvey, Hilda Walden, Reginald “Reggie” Pender, Doris Taylor Davis, guest Craig Brown, guest Debra Walden Jarman, former Nubian Youth Tanika Davis, CCT board secretary Rose Whitaker; guest Linda Abrams; Former Nubian Youth Morrisa Demery and Michelle Demery with their mother CCT member Barbara Reynolds Demery; Doretha Whitfield, CCT director Gary R. Grant and Luther Whitaker. Also making the trip, but not pictured, were: former Nubian Youth Christy Whitaker and daughter Jazeman of Greensboro; CCT members Pattie Cotton and Doris Price and their guests William Price, Mildred Revis and Beulah Davis.
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