ABOUT US
Royal Heights Productions is a community theatre group founded by Roy H. Wilhite, Jr. in 2008 in order to bring more opportunities for children, teens and adults to work together bringing theatrical productions to life.
Each summer, we put on a play that has typically been adapted from or based on a book. Reading is fundamental for life, learning and the Arts, so we like to introduce (or, in some cases, re-introduce) our audiences to literary works of Art (on stage). We also enjoy scripts that put some interesting twist on those tales.
For the past few years, we have also put on fundraiser concerts full of talented singers and dancers in order to supplement the continued support we receive from the Carroll Arts Council and, now, BR Supply, Inc. Every penny we earn from ticket sales to our fundraisers and our play performances is used towards some aspect of our summer show - scripts, rights, costumes, props, sets and anything else we need for a successful show. We now also have an Amazon Wish List for anyone who has been unable to support us by attending shows - you can now support us by purchasing needed items from our Wish List which will be mailed directly to us.
As we have moved to the Jackson, TN area, we are in search of a new home base. If any local theatre would like to host us (let us use your theatre for our productions), please get in contact! Thanks!
In the future, we hope to be able to expand to include not only our summer show but also to bring you more contemporary plays during the rest of the year.
The community's continued support of Royal Heights Productions helps us to bring you more fantastic play productions each year AND to continue the growing theatrical education of the talented community members in our shows.
We thank you!
- Roy
**Royal Heights Productions is an INDEPENDENT community theatre group. Our performances are held at other locales BUT we are NOT part of nor do we represent any other businesses in ANY way. ALL performances/products of our theatre group are solely our own.**
Each summer, we put on a play that has typically been adapted from or based on a book. Reading is fundamental for life, learning and the Arts, so we like to introduce (or, in some cases, re-introduce) our audiences to literary works of Art (on stage). We also enjoy scripts that put some interesting twist on those tales.
For the past few years, we have also put on fundraiser concerts full of talented singers and dancers in order to supplement the continued support we receive from the Carroll Arts Council and, now, BR Supply, Inc. Every penny we earn from ticket sales to our fundraisers and our play performances is used towards some aspect of our summer show - scripts, rights, costumes, props, sets and anything else we need for a successful show. We now also have an Amazon Wish List for anyone who has been unable to support us by attending shows - you can now support us by purchasing needed items from our Wish List which will be mailed directly to us.
As we have moved to the Jackson, TN area, we are in search of a new home base. If any local theatre would like to host us (let us use your theatre for our productions), please get in contact! Thanks!
In the future, we hope to be able to expand to include not only our summer show but also to bring you more contemporary plays during the rest of the year.
The community's continued support of Royal Heights Productions helps us to bring you more fantastic play productions each year AND to continue the growing theatrical education of the talented community members in our shows.
We thank you!
- Roy
**Royal Heights Productions is an INDEPENDENT community theatre group. Our performances are held at other locales BUT we are NOT part of nor do we represent any other businesses in ANY way. ALL performances/products of our theatre group are solely our own.**
MEET THE STAFF
RHP Staff Members
Roy H. Wilhite, Jr., BGS, M.Ed.
Founder/Play Director
Roy is a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a Master's degree in Education. He has been involved in theatre since he was a teenager himself, so he appreciates how important theatre can be to people of all ages.
In addition to directing, Roy is an actor who has been in many shows both in McKenzie, TN (with Bethel University Academic Theatre); Huntingdon, TN (with the Dixie Players); Jackson, TN (with Hub City Theatre); Biloxi, MS (with Kinetic Neo Skene Theatre); and New Orleans, LA (University of New Orleans, Lower Garden Project Theatre, and Tanda Dykes Independent Productions).
Founder/Play Director
Roy is a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a Master's degree in Education. He has been involved in theatre since he was a teenager himself, so he appreciates how important theatre can be to people of all ages.
In addition to directing, Roy is an actor who has been in many shows both in McKenzie, TN (with Bethel University Academic Theatre); Huntingdon, TN (with the Dixie Players); Jackson, TN (with Hub City Theatre); Biloxi, MS (with Kinetic Neo Skene Theatre); and New Orleans, LA (University of New Orleans, Lower Garden Project Theatre, and Tanda Dykes Independent Productions).
Dr. Jessica Copous Roberson
Bethel Liaison/Music Support
Jessica is an English professor at Bethel University. She lives in McKenzie TN with her husband and 2 step-daughters.
In addition to the shows she has been in with RHP, she has been in a number of shows with Bethel
University Academic Theatre. Her background in Music (and singing) has been of great help to us during our musicals.
Bethel Liaison/Music Support
Jessica is an English professor at Bethel University. She lives in McKenzie TN with her husband and 2 step-daughters.
In addition to the shows she has been in with RHP, she has been in a number of shows with Bethel
University Academic Theatre. Her background in Music (and singing) has been of great help to us during our musicals.
Shonna Tuck Sanders
Ticket Agent
Shonna is Assistant Manager at a discount store. She currently lives in Memphis TN.
In addition to all the work she does to help RHP (since year one), she is an aunt, pet mommy, and great friend.
Ticket Agent
Shonna is Assistant Manager at a discount store. She currently lives in Memphis TN.
In addition to all the work she does to help RHP (since year one), she is an aunt, pet mommy, and great friend.
Amanda Wallace
Backstage/Crew Support
Amanda lives in McKenzie TN with her husband Bobby and is the mother of three RHP members - Evelyn, Mason, and Presley.
She has helped us each play in the past - usually in the booth or backstage.
Backstage/Crew Support
Amanda lives in McKenzie TN with her husband Bobby and is the mother of three RHP members - Evelyn, Mason, and Presley.
She has helped us each play in the past - usually in the booth or backstage.
Dr. John Caterina
(Long Distance) Technical (Stage) Support
John is a retired Biology professor who lives in Florida with his lovely wife Nancy. He is the father of former RHP member - Jennylyn.
In addition to having been in all the first 11 RHP shows, he has been involved in many theatre productions both during his college years and, more recently, with Bethel University Academic Theatre and the Dixie Players.
(Long Distance) Technical (Stage) Support
John is a retired Biology professor who lives in Florida with his lovely wife Nancy. He is the father of former RHP member - Jennylyn.
In addition to having been in all the first 11 RHP shows, he has been involved in many theatre productions both during his college years and, more recently, with Bethel University Academic Theatre and the Dixie Players.
MEET THE ACTORS
RHP Troupe Members
Leah Taylor Boyd
Leah is a a Special Education teacher and cheer coach in Hollow Rock/Bruceton TN.
Leah has been in 10 of our Play Productions, 1 Special Production and 1 Video Project:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Leah is a a Special Education teacher and cheer coach in Hollow Rock/Bruceton TN.
Leah has been in 10 of our Play Productions, 1 Special Production and 1 Video Project:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Dr. John Caterina
John is a retired Biology professor who lives in Florida with his lovely wife Nancy. He is the father of former RHP member - Jennylyn.
John has been in 11 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
John is a retired Biology professor who lives in Florida with his lovely wife Nancy. He is the father of former RHP member - Jennylyn.
John has been in 11 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Presley Wallace
Presley currently works in a daycare.
Presley has been in 10 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Presley currently works in a daycare.
Presley has been in 10 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Dan Webb
Dan is retired and enjoys reading and living the life of a hermit.
Dan has been in 8 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Dan is retired and enjoys reading and living the life of a hermit.
Dan has been in 8 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Jennylyn Caterina
Jennylyn is an actress and model in Los Angeles.
Jennylyn has been in 7 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Jennylyn is an actress and model in Los Angeles.
Jennylyn has been in 7 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Dr. Jessica Copous Roberson
Jessica is an English professor at Bethel University. She lives in McKenzie with her husband and 2 step-daughters.
Jessica has been in 6 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Alice in Wonderland
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Jessica is an English professor at Bethel University. She lives in McKenzie with her husband and 2 step-daughters.
Jessica has been in 6 of our Play Productions and 1 Video Project:
Alice in Wonderland
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Shelter: Warning (Video Project)
Alys Maeve Amore
Alys lives in Martin, TN where they work and attend college.
Alys has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Narnia
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Alys lives in Martin, TN where they work and attend college.
Alys has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Narnia
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Katie Bloodworth
Katie is a graduate of Bethel University.
Katie has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Katie is a graduate of Bethel University.
Katie has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
April Stepp Harrison
April is a teacher.
April has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
I, Frankenstein
April is a teacher.
April has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
I, Frankenstein
Conner Pinson
Conner is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.
Conner has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
Narnia
Beauty and the Beast
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Conner is a graduate of Vanderbilt University.
Conner has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
Bridge to Terabithia
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
Narnia
Beauty and the Beast
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Evelyn "Evie" Wallace Smith
Evie is a proud parent of two children.
Evie has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Evie is a proud parent of two children.
Evie has been in 6 of our Play Productions:
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Sandi Walden
Sandi is the librarian and Color Guard instructor in HollowRock/Bruceton TN. She is the wife of Mark and mother of Oliver.
Sandi has been in 4 of our Play Productions and 1 Special Production:
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Sandi is the librarian and Color Guard instructor in HollowRock/Bruceton TN. She is the wife of Mark and mother of Oliver.
Sandi has been in 4 of our Play Productions and 1 Special Production:
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Mason Wallace
Mason graduated from Bethel University.
Mason has been in 5 of our Play Productions:
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Mason graduated from Bethel University.
Mason has been in 5 of our Play Productions:
Narnia
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Jay Swierk
Jay is a high school graduate.
Jay has been in 4 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Jay is a high school graduate.
Jay has been in 4 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Kassie Arnold
Kassie is a graduate of Bethel University where she was a member of Renaissance.
Kassie has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Kassie is a graduate of Bethel University where she was a member of Renaissance.
Kassie has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Brady Marr
Brady is a graduate of McKenzie High School.
Brady has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
I, Frankenstein
Brady is a graduate of McKenzie High School.
Brady has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Pirates of Penzance
I, Frankenstein
Jeremiah Olson
Jeremiah is a graduate of McKenzie High School.
Jeremiah has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Jeremiah is a graduate of McKenzie High School.
Jeremiah has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
I, Frankenstein
Melissa Roberts
Melissa is a certified pharmacy technician who graduated from Lambuth University. She is married to Scott and mother to Nolan (as well as a number of four legged children). She has been acting since 2015
Melissa has been in 1 of our Play Productions, 1 Special Production, and 1 Video Project:
I, Frankenstein
Shleter: Warning (Video Project)
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Melissa is a certified pharmacy technician who graduated from Lambuth University. She is married to Scott and mother to Nolan (as well as a number of four legged children). She has been acting since 2015
Melissa has been in 1 of our Play Productions, 1 Special Production, and 1 Video Project:
I, Frankenstein
Shleter: Warning (Video Project)
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Gracie Tabor
Gracie is a wife and martial arts enthusiast.
Gracie has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Gracie is a wife and martial arts enthusiast.
Gracie has been in 3 of our Play Productions:
Alice in Wonderland
Charlotte's Web
The Jungle Book
Maddie Crossno
Maddie is a high school graduate.
Maddie has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Maddie is a high school graduate.
Maddie has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Alene Johnson
Alene is retired and a proud mother and grandmother.
Alene has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Beauty and the Beast
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Alene is retired and a proud mother and grandmother.
Alene has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Beauty and the Beast
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Nathan S. Martin
Nathan is a college graduate.
Nathan has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Nathan is a college graduate.
Nathan has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Khali O'Connor
Khali is a college graduate.
Khali has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Bridge to Terabithia
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Khali is a college graduate.
Khali has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Bridge to Terabithia
Nosferatu: The Legend of Dracula
Dr. CJ Scruton
CJ is a college professor.
CJ has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
The Jungle Book
Narnia
CJ is a college professor.
CJ has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
The Jungle Book
Narnia
Faye Taylor Walker
Faye is married to Corey and has a daughter.
Faye has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Faye is married to Corey and has a daughter.
Faye has been in 2 of our Play Productions:
Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy
Beauty and the Beast
Wayne Bannister
Wayne is retired and a happy husband, father, and grandfather.
Wayne has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Wayne is retired and a happy husband, father, and grandfather.
Wayne has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Pirates of Penzance
Emily Bloodworth
Emily is a teacher.
Emily has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Emily is a teacher.
Emily has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Caleb Boyd
Caleb is married to Leah and is band director in Bruceton/Hollow Rock.
Caleb has been in 1 of our Special Productions:
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Caleb is married to Leah and is band director in Bruceton/Hollow Rock.
Caleb has been in 1 of our Special Productions:
Over The Edge - A Murder Mystery (Special Production)
Jalia Brodie
Jalia is a graduate of Bethel University where she was a member of Renaissance.
Jalia has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Jalia is a graduate of Bethel University where she was a member of Renaissance.
Jalia has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Martin Brownlee
Martin is a high school graduate and college student.
Martin has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Beauty and the Beast
Martin is a high school graduate and college student.
Martin has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Beauty and the Beast
Stephanie Pennington Hawkins
Stephanie works for her family's RV business.
Stephanie has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Stephanie works for her family's RV business.
Stephanie has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Edmund Long
Ed is an ordained minister of the Gospel and is pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church in McKenzie. He is also Vice President for BR Supply, INC and is thankful to be a sponsor for RHP over the years. He is married to Jennifer and is father to Josephine and Grace.
Ed has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Ed is an ordained minister of the Gospel and is pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church in McKenzie. He is also Vice President for BR Supply, INC and is thankful to be a sponsor for RHP over the years. He is married to Jennifer and is father to Josephine and Grace.
Ed has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Gracie Long
Gracie is a graduate of Gleason High School and is attending college.
Gracie has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Gracie is a graduate of Gleason High School and is attending college.
Gracie has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars
Rob Pennington
Rob works at his family's RV business.
Rob has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Rob works at his family's RV business.
Rob has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Zack Roy
Zack attends college.
Zack has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Zack attends college.
Zack has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
I, Frankenstein
Mark Walden
Mark does IT work for the schools in Hollow Rock/Bruceton TN.
Mark has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web
Mark does IT work for the schools in Hollow Rock/Bruceton TN.
Mark has been in 1 of our Play Productions:
Charlotte's Web