November 2, 2017
Stage Preview “AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE” at Hickory Grove Rec Center
Glorious Performance Team
The Glorious Performance Team is a non-profit organization located in Charlotte, NC that is dedicated to mentoring youth in our community who have a desire to learn about drama from professional thespians and teachers. The participants improve their skills by rehearsing and performing on stage with their mentors. The organization also provides a venue to improve self-esteem, promote team building, and enhance character and public speaking skills, along with travel and educational opportunities.
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February 17, 2018
Premiere of “AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE” at Pease Auditorium.
April 30, 2018
Celebrity Night Celebration at Greenville Neighborhood Center
June 18-21, 2018
Theatre Week at West Charlotte Rec Center
Feb 17-19, 2019
GPT Theatre produced short film “YANKEE ESCAPEE” with screenings at multiple venues
April 13, 2019
Play Performance ‘SCHOOL MAZE” at Hickory Grove Rec Center
July 12-Aug 14, 2019
Theatre Summer Camp at Greenville Neighborhood Center
July 30- Aug 3, 2019
Theatre Week at West Charlotte Rec Center
September 2019
Began weekly after-school classes at Greenville Neighborhood Center
March 2020
Suspended all in-person sessions at Hickory Grove Rec Center and Greenville Neighborhood Center due to Covid 19.
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus Prevention Video Contest (virtual)
June 27, 2020
Virtual Cooking Contest (virtual)
August 14-16, 2020
Introduction to Film and Video Production (virtual)
October 25, 2020
Community Talent Showcase at Greenville Neighborhood Center (in person with Covid restrictions)
March-April 2021
Collaboration with Regalia Pictures to produce a short film “LESSONS FROM EBENEZER CREEK.”
November 20, 2021
Resumed weekly in-person sessions at Hickory Grove Rec Center
November 22, 2021
Began weekly in-person sessions at Albemarle Road Rec Center
April 2, 2022
Spring Performance at Hickory Grove
May 28, 2022
Premiere of Lessons From Ebenezer Creek at Ayrsley Grand Cinema
2015-2020
Began Inaugural Season with weekly sessions at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr.
February 27, 2016
Black History Program at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr.
April 16, 2016
Performance at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Eastway Park Rec Ctr. Event held at Garinger High School.
March 18, 2017
Play Performance “SKIP” at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr.
November 2, 2017
Stage Preview “AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE” at Hickory GroveRec Ctr.
February 17, 2018
Premiere of “AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE” at Pease Auditorium.
April 30, 2018
Celebrity Night Celebration at Greenville Neighborhood Ctr.
June 18-21, 2018
Theatre Week at West Charlotte Rec Ctr.
Feb 17-19, 2019
GPT Theatre produced short film “YANKEE ESCAPEE” Screenings: Beatties Ford Public Library, Charlotte Chapter African American Historical Genealogical Society, Golden State Film Festival Hollywood, CA. and Franklin International Film Festival Franklin, TN.
April 13, 2019
Play Performance ‘SCHOOL MAZE” at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr.
July 12-Aug 14, 2019
Theatre Summer Camp at Greenville Neighborhood Ctr.
July 30- Aug 3, 2019
Theatre Week at West Charlotte Rec Ctr.
September 2019
Began weekly after-school classes at Greenville Neighborhood Ctr.
March 2020
Suspended all in-person sessions at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr. and Greenville Neighborhood Ctr. due to Covid 19.
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus Prevention Video Contest (virtual)
June 27, 2020
Virtual Cooking Contest (virtual)
August 14-16, 2020
Introduction to Film and Video Production (virtual)
October 25, 2020
Community Talent Showcase at Greenville Neighborhood Ctr. (in person with Covid restrictions)
March-April 2021
Collaboration with Regalia Pictures to produce a short film “LESSONS FROM EBENEZER CREEK.”
November 20, 2021
Resumed weekly in-person sessions at Hickory Grove Rec Ctr.
November 22, 2021
Began weekly in-person sessions at Albemarle Road Rec Ctr.
April 2, 2022
Spring Performance at Hickory Grove
May 28, 2022
Premiere of Lessons From Ebenezer Creek at Ayrsley Grand Cinema
Films
Profiles
Ronald Dolphus
Executive Director. Local stage/film writer director
Ronald Dolphus is the co founder and executive director of The Glorious Performance Team. His directed productions include the GPT stage productions of AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE (2018 premiere) and SCHOOL MAZE (2019). He was the executive producer, writer, and director of the historical short film YANKEE ESCAPEE (2019).
Regina Dolphus
Chairperson. Retiree from Mecklenburg County Social Services
Regina Dolphus is the President of the Board of Directors. She is an actress, youth drama coach, and songwriter.
Nicole Mealing
Vice Chairperson. Retired Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
Nicole Mealing is the Secretary and a veteran of the US Army. During her long career, Ms. Mealing served two tours of combat duty in Iraq, and two tours in Afghanistan. She has achieved the rank of master sergeant.
Albert Horne
Youth Outreach Coordinator. Head of Forever Learning After School
Albert Horne is the Committee Chairperson. Mr. Horne is an active leader serving youth in the Charlotte community. He is the head of Forever Learning Academy, a non profit after school and summer camp program in east Charlotte. He is also involved in the Read America’s Black Child Development Institute
Klarissa Byers
Fundraising Coordinator
Director of Renewed Inspiration Non Profit. Klarissa also works at Bank of America.