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Roberta L. Seifer, Founder/Chairperson/Chief Executive Director
Roberta is a proud mother and grandmother, the joy of her life is her children. Roberta started her dance career at an early age. After numerous years of performing in the secular arena studying Ballet, Pointe', Modern, Jazz and Tap, Roberta answered her call from the Lord to minister dance in 1994.
Roberta attended several dance schools throughout Chicago: Chicago Fine Arts School of Dance, Cannon School of Dance, Ruth Page Foundation School of Ballet, Harrison School of Dance, Sammy Dyer School of Dance and Columbia College School of Dance. She performed in many plays and musicals. Roberta has produced, directed and choreographed several theatrical productions such as The Wiz, Fame in Chicago, Jesus: I Am That I Am and Let My People Go.
As the founder of Angels of Praise Productions, Inc, the vision was given to Roberta after she experienced her own hardships and illness in 2006. Through her disabilities she continue to lead, direct, and educate individuals on how to "discover their gifts" and the purpose of "using their gifts" to inspire other people. Roberta combines spiritual dance, song and drama with performing arts to create powerful movements and stories. Roberta said "combining spiritual with performing arts builds self-esteem in our youth, develops inter & outer self expressions, and inspires individuals to reach their highest potential. Spiritual/Performing Arts helps individuals to speak and express their feelings with their bodies and voices instead of violence.
Angels of Praise Productions, Inc. is a life passion, vision and mission that God has placed in Roberta's path.
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Calai L. Seifer, Honorary Board Member
Calai is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a MSW, (Master of Social Work). During her tenure in college she became a part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Inc., while graduating with honors on the National and School’s Deans List. Calai has 11 years of experience playing the alto saxophone where she participated in the marching, symphonic, and concert band in college and high school.
Calai's love for dance began at the early age of 5 where she studied at Sammy Dyer School of Dance and under the direction of her mother. Calai received the calling to minister dance for the Lord in 1995 at her Church in Chicago. She danced with the church until she went off to College. Calai love for the Lord does not stop at praising him through dance she also sings with Third Baptist Church of Chicago Gospel Choir and Increase Gospel Group in Atlanta, Ga and Lead singer with Angels of Praise Productions, Inc.
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Mary Cox, Associate Director , Board of Directors
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Sally Dorsey, Executive Secretary, Board of Directors
Sally joined Angels of Praise Productions, Inc as a singer in 2007, she joined the Board of Directors in 2009. She share her gift of singing with the Sear Holdings Associate Gospel Choir as an active member for 15 years and Board Member for 5 years. Sally, is a member of United Baptist Church, her affiliations are: Bible Class Teacher, Conference/Retreat Facilitator, Director of Children's Ministry, Director of Christian Arts Ministry, Member of United Women Ministry and Choir member. Community Affiliations: Union District Baptist Association of Chicago & Vicinity, served as Women Department President (2006-2010), Baptist State Convention of Illinois, Inc. served as Parent Body Corresponding Secretary.
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Lady Denita Scott, Advisor
Denita is the proud wife of Elder William L. Scott Jr. and the daughter of Lorrie Williams. She attends Trinity United Church Baptist where the Pastor is Elder Lula J. Scott-Clark. Denita has been a member of Angels of Praise Productions, Inc. for four years. Using her gift of singing, she has been a faithful cast member of the successful musical production "Jesus: I Am That I Am". She continues to use her talents and gifts to edify the body of Christ all over the Chicagoland area and abroad. The favor of God continues to be upon her asshe is now a member of the organization of Angels of Praise Productions, Inc. Denita's favorite scripture is: For I know the thoughts I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Jeremiah 29:11 kjv)
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Brytish Thomas, Music Director/Composer
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Andre' L. McCaskey, Assistant Dance Instructor
Andre McCaskey has had a passion for the performing arts for a very long time. Starting from High School he participate in his drama team were he did his first production of "A Raisin in the Sun" where he was the main Character named "Walter Lee" and the coach of Ralph Ellison dance team. He attends Columbia College Chicago where he is currently a sophomore and major in dance. Throughout the years of Andre's life he has made dancing his career path being a performer and then professing to Choreographer with AOP Productions. From the past years Andre started his acting debut at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater where he acted in A Mid-Summer Night Dream (2009) and then drifted to his other path and passion as a dancer. Andre has been dancing for many organizations and events throughout Chicago land, not only alone but with his dance ministry "BEBC Steppers" from Beth Eden Baptist Church. As a student at Columbia College dance department "Faculty Concert' off campus productions, the American Sign Language musical of the "Wiz", Collaboration with the Hubbard Street Dance Company, Columbia College Open House at the Auditorium Theater and AOP Productions, Inc. Andre' has been with AOP Productions, Inc. for four years, where he continues to reach his dreams.
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Board/Staff Members (no pictures)
Arnell Seifer, Board Member
Candace Seifer, Board Member
Aja Grizzard, Assist Dance Instructor
Christa Shavers, Assist Dance Instructor
John Grizzard, Musician Supervisor
Derek Boyd, Musician
Amber Moore, Musician
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