Necwerk Productions LLC

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Welcome to Necwerk Productions LLC. A company that provides a variety of creative incentives and consulting services for individuals of the entertainment / play writing industry. Here, we create, write, and produce plays in the Detroit Area and abroad. Established in 2006, our company has written four full stage play productions with sold out shows. Along with writing, the creative minds within this company also consult with other aspiring writers. Necwerk Productions has consulted with other writers on their productions. Tammy Parker of Simply Me productions of Atlanta wrote the hit Gospel Play "If Only You Knew" which debuted in Detroit in May 2008 with three sold out shows, and again in Atlanta Georgia in November 2008. Also we've consulted with other talented writers, Vicky Kirby with "Trouble in my way" which debuted in September 2008, and "Auntie Ronnie Goes To School", written by Kathryn Denise which opened in May, 2009. Necwerk Productions LLC continued it's consulting with Tammy Parker's sequel "If Only He Knew", in April 2010, with both Atlanta and Detroit casts, as stage manager for this hit production. Necwerk continues to consult with the next hit stage play "Chat Line" set to debut December 18, 2010. See details below. The projects just keep coming!

Necwerk productions is proud to announce as of February 2011, the merger of two up and coming playwrights Raquel Draper & Lanette M. White! "Chat Line" was such the success that we've decided to combine the talent and keep the creative juices flowing. The Production company is formally registered as "Flipp TheScript Productions. We will present theater goers with fresh and innovative perspectives in theater. We are not your traditional writers & actors. We plan to take Urban Theater to a new level all while entertaining you! More about "Flipp the Script Production coming "REAL" soon.

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Saving Mama was a great success! We packed the Wayne State theater out on October 3, 2009 thanks to SADA'S house and You! We will be touring the play next year in October 2010 in Atlanta so we really need your prayers, donations and sponsorship. If you would like to donate or sponsor, please leave us your information on the "contact us" page. The reviews are still coming in. Check out what others have said:

" I loved it, loved it, loved it! It was great, I'm impressed and I can't wait for the next one"...Sherrita Hardwick of Detroit.

"It was magnificent"...Robert Mitchell of Divine 1 Productions.

"The script was ingenious"...Jamal Adams, Local Hip Hop Recording Artist.

WHAT'S NEXT!!!!

Detroit, the wait is finally over! Are you ready for the new 'Dancational' play 'Step ~n~ The Name of love? Written by Detroit's own Lanette M. White, a comedy that also accentuates the ballroom/ Hustle movement that's sweeping the nation. Finally a theater production that the ball roomer, stepper, and hustler can relate to and enjoy.

The play evolves around two rival club owners located across the street from one another, one old school and one new school, both are battling for a piece of vacant property that is up for sale. Mean while, there is some sneaky, cheating, and sabotage that takes place, which leads both club owners to agree to a 'step off' competition, where the winner secures the property up for sale.

This production opened March 6, 2010 at the Wayne State University Community Arts Theater located at 450 Reuther Mall, Detroit Mi. 48202 on the USU campus.The response from this production was over whelming and request for this production to have it performed again are still coming in! we will be looking to perform this show again in 2011, location still pending so be sure to check back for the updates and photos from the show. This is a Shawn P. Entertainment/ Necwerk productions event. Meanwhile check out what others have said:

" I loved it. I will be coming to see all of your plays"...Carolyn House.

" I really enjoyed it! I want to learn that last hustle!"...Nicole Gulley.

" Something different and unique. I want to participate next time"...Terrell D.

Coming soon!

Detroit!! It's back! Yes The DANCATIONAL play "Hustle & Love", formally "Step ~n~ The Name of Love" is back for one night only! Detroit loved this production so much that we've decided to bring it back. We've updated and added a few new and exciting scenes but you will still see many of the same characters and a few new ones. The show re-opens October 7, 2011 at The Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium. The show starts promptly at 7pm, doors open at 6pm and tickets are $15 from July September 1, 2011 & $20 dollars there after. Group rates of 5 or more are $12, Thespian discounts are $10 but you must register on the "contact us" page of this website by August 31, 2011.

We are always seeking sponsors and vendors. If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor, please leave your information on the contact us page. We appreciate your interest in our Company.

The collabs just keep coming! Coming this December RedLine Cinema presents the new hit comedy stage play "CHAT LINE". Written by first time play wright Raquel "Rockie" Draper and inspired by creative consultant Lanette M. White of Necwerk productions. This play is a comedy that portrays the type of people who are brave enough to venture into the fun, zany, mysterious and potentially dangerous world of phone dating. Starring as "Pam", a single, successful, beautiful, but lonely woman is Angela Drake. Also starring as "Pam's" fearless, ambitious and overly confidant girlfriend "Sharon" is Niseiki McFerren. Both ladies venture out to meet the sometime "strange" men at the "Pleasure Lounge" Where it's safe and Bartender "Jeffery Fifer" played by super star, Carlos Mayes, is there to protect the ladies from "Psycho" type men! Also starring and directing is The King of stage: Mr. Rodney D. Story as "Jalen". You don't want to miss this one as you are sure to laugh and think twice about meeting someone off the chat line!

This show opened December 18, 2010 at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History & back with a second show March 28, 2011 at The Wayne State Community Arts Auditorium. Here's what others have said:

"I really enjoyed it".....Alfred Lee of Detroit

"Man, it was so funny. I liked how y'all had "Kwame" posted in the club scene"......Ronnie Webb of Detroit

"It was really funny and Masai was fool for that!"....Annette Hatcher of Detroit

And finally, the long anticipated book of poetry written by Lanette M. White entitled "Twisted Journey" will be available soon so be looking out for dates and location of her book signing. Thanks for your support in advance!

If you or someone you know would like to have one of our plays performed for your organization as an event or fund raiser, please contact us through this website on the contact us page.

We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. Please remember to "like" us on facebook located at the top of this web page. There's much more to come! Check out our photo gallery below.

Church Folks?!??

Flyer from the first play 2006 with six sold out shows. This play was performed at two local churches by request in 2007 and also in Flint Mi. at the Buckham Alley Theater. This play will be back in production with an all new cast in July of 2009. Dates and showtimes will be later posted.

The other Side Of The Story

This was the second production which ran for two weeks in November 2007 with a double cast and sold out performances. And a special performance for a Senior Group.

Saving Mama

The third production with three sold out performances. This play which touches issues of domestic violence debuted in October Of 2008 for National Domestic Violence Month.

If Only You Knew Written By Tammy Parker of Simply Me Productions

This play was not just a consulting job but it was also casted and co-directed by Necwerk Productions and Produced by Shawn P. Entertainment. This play debuted in Detroit in May of 2008 with three sold out shows. It was later performed in Atlanta, Georgia in November of 2008.