Whatever She Wants

Starring in this romantic comedy stage play are Vivica A. Fox, Boris Kodjoe, Richard Roundtree, Tamala Jones, Little from the R&B group SILK, and Scruncho from BET’s “Comicview.”

Vivian Wolf (Vivica A. Fox) has suffered one heartbreak too many and has no room left for unfulfilling relationships. Now she has come up with the solution to every woman’s problem, a private club called “Whatever She Wants” where men have to qualify to get in. No baby daddies, no bad credit, no, no potbellies, and no living with your mama.

Witness the power, laughter, strength and honesty as Vivian searches for the perfect man who just may not come in the perfect box. Whatever She Wants is the story about one woman’s determination to rediscover who she really is.

Je’Caryous Johnson, founder and CEO of I’m Ready Productions just received the NAACP 2007 Trailblazer Award and is the youngest producer / playwright to garner national media attention. He was the first person to adapt an African – American romance novel into a stage play.

TV and Film Superstar Vivica A. Fox Stars in I'm Ready Productions' WHATEVER SHE WANTS Showing from May 1st - 6th, 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Theater at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Verizon Wireless Box Office (713) 230-1600 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Born July 30th, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana Vivica A. Fox is now a superstar bombshell of her own right. You Go Girl!

From his website www.imreadyproductions.com, Je’Caryous Johnson invites you to come out and see his play:

Ladies, have you ever wanted a man who could give you whatever you want? Well, in the next production coming your way we want you to imagine the possibilities! And who better to show you all about getting whatever you want, than VIVICA A. FOX! That's right, Vivica is coming to the stage in our seventh major production, Whatever She Wants. And she'll be joined by BORIS KODJOE (yes, ladies, that Boris), Richard Roundtree and Tamala Jones. I tell you, I'm so excited about this play, I can barely contain myself. I've been working around the clock tweaking the script and trust me when I tell you, you're gonna absolutely LOVE this play.

Here's the thing, though...we're only doing a limited run. That means the play isn't going to be in a whole lot of cities. But that just means you need to find the nearest city to you where we will be, then pack up your girls (or your man) for a ROAD TRIP!

Gary Guidry, President and COO of I’m Ready Productions, directs the business side of the company and oversees its musical operations. Guidry has written, arranged, produced and scored music for multiple theatrical productions.

Tickets are available now at the Verizon Wireless Theater Box Office ph. 713-230-1666 (Recorded info 713-230-1600 Box Office) or at Ticket Master www.ticketmaster.com

Founded by (L-R) Gary Guidry and Je'Caryous Johnson I'M READY PRODUCTIONS' WHATEVER SHE WANTS is Showing from May 1st - 6th, 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Theater at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Verizon Wireless Box Office (713) 230-1600 or online at www.ticketmaster.com

They remain the visionaries behind its growth, and the talent behind its theatrical productions. Je'Caryous Johnson, at the age of 28, Mr. Johnson has over 12 years of experience in the performing arts. He trained with such theater masters as Jose Quintero, Uta Hagen, Edward Albee, Dr. Sidney Berger, and C. Lee Turner. He wrote, directed and produced theatrical productions since his mid teens. Harlem Renaissance , then 19-year-old Johnson wrote, directed, produced and starred, won the first place medal at the Kennedy Center 's National History Competition in 1996. An accomplished actor, Johnson has performed in more than 50 productions including drama, musical theater, commercials, and feature films. In 1997 he performed for President Clinton at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and received the Irene Ryan Award for Excellence in Acting for his performance in the role of Lyons in August Wilson's Fences.

Trained in contemporary and classical theater, Johnson experienced and learned the best of both worlds. These roots, in both classical and urban theater, distinguish I'm Ready Productions from other theater production companies. Johnson seeks to counter the trend towards “sit-com” theater with productions like Heaven's Child, which grapple with complex personal, social and moral themes.

“We formed I'm Ready Productions, to teach and change people for the good through theater,” explains Johnson. “We wanted to do Shakespeare as well as [August] Wilson . We felt the need to perform diverse works with excellence, to make a statement with our work. We also write and produce educational plays, which we call ‘Theater for the Living,' where we teach young adults to deal with social issues like peer pressure, substance abuse, child abuse, rape, and sexually transmitted diseases.”

He attributes his success to “faith in God, staying grounded and a solid technical foundation in my craft.” While attending Prairie View A&M, Johnson learned how to utilize his emotions, and at the University of Houston he learned the essence of analysis. “Now, that's a perfect combination,” Johnson offers.

Mr. Johnson serves as Chairman and CEO of I'm Ready Productions and directs its theater production operations.

Gary Guidry, 32-years-old, has more than 15 years of professional experience in the performing arts. A child prodigy on the drums, at age 6, Guidry was invited to play with local high school bands. By age 10 he was playing with professional jazz musicians. He later won state competitions on the trumpet, and has performance-caliber proficiency on eight different instruments. He studied music at both University of Houston and Texas Southern University where he also minored in business. In addition to his academic training, he has written, arranged and scored music for numerous musical theater productions, including Heaven's Child, Ain't Misbehavin', Men Cry In the Dark, The Maintenance Man, and Friends and Lovers.

Today, Guidry puts this talent and experience to work in the studio. Guidry not only co-wrote, arranged and performed the music for Men Cry in the Dark, The Maintenance Man and Friends and Lovers, but produced the sountracks as well. Guidry has worked with some of the music industry's finest talent such as Grammy Award winner Regina Belle, Brian McKnight, Syleena Johnson, Christopher Williams, Monifa, Rhona Bennet, Alyson Williams, and R&B group H-Town.

“I try to surround myself with the best,” says the talented Mr. Guidry. Recognizing the role that music plays in African-American life, from the street to the home to the church, Guidry brings music to I'm Ready Productions. “Our unique contribution to theater, especially urban theater, stems from our commitment to provide both substance and excellence. We offer our audiences a diverse repertoire of musical theater works produced, written, and performed by top industry talent.”

TV and Film Superstar Vivica A. Fox Stars in I'm Ready Productions' WHATEVER SHE WANTS Showing from May 1st - 6th, 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Theater at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Verizon Wireless Box Office (713) 230-1600 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Vivica A. Fox starred in the Quentin Tarantino Film KILL BILL and Reality TV Show Dancing With The Stars. She is pictured here when she performed with the Showgirls of Jubilee September 29th, 2006. Photo by Wenn.

WHATEVER SHE WANTS - The Stage Play

Who Said It's Only A Man's World!

Synopsis

Can the Perfect woman find the Perfect man?

It is the grand opening and Vivian is as grand as she can be. She has it all except her own man. And for her traditional and powerfully wealthy father, Theodore Wolf (Richard Roundtree), this is unacceptable. In town to celebrate Vivian’s fortieth birthday, Theodore discovers his financial contribution to Vivian’s business ventures has turned into a social club for dating. He doesn’t agree with her elitist approach to relationships. This isn’t what he expected from his oldest daughter. Her time is running out and so is his patience. She has embarrassed him and the family’s name and now he demands change. The only problem is… These two wolves ain’t afraid to howl. Question is…

         Which one will be the first to bite?

           Meanwhile, Tracy Jamison (Tamala Jones), Vivian’s more reformed younger sister and her hubby Carlos, have sought refuge in Vivian’s home. Tracy and Carlos have fallen on hard times and for Vivian this is all the proof she needs as to why her “Whatever She Wants” social club will prevent her from struggling through a pointless marriage. She wants happiness without the fight, so she instead fights with Tracy and her husband. She ridicules Carlos for putting his dreams before his wife and convinces Tracy she doesn’t have to suffer with a minimum wage brother. Enough is enough. Carlos wants to get away from it all and demands Tracy decide if she’s married to him or to her sister. Not sure what to do, Tracy ventures out and finds herself in the arms of another man who promises to give her “Whatever She Wants”. But she’s not the only one making a love connection.

           The close hearted Vivian who has yet to find the man she wants finally meets her match. Even the men who pass her prescreening qualification detector and are allowed into her club are not into her heart. That is until Julian Heaven (Boris Kodjoe) breaks it in. Julian is every woman’s fantasy. He’s stunning, sexy, charming, and legit. He catches Vivian hook, line and sinker and it doesn’t take much to reel her in. But this fish might not make it to the frying pan as things start to heat up in the kitchen. It all boils over when Vivian’s joy ride with Julian comes to a crashing end. Vivian’s fantasy world crumbles into the harsh reality that whatever she wants just might not be what she gets.

           Witness the power, laughter, strength and honesty as Vivian searches for the perfect man who just may not come in the perfect box. Whatever She Wants is the story about one woman's determination to rediscover who she really is…

TV and Film Superstar Vivica A. Fox Stars in I'm Ready Productions' WHATEVER SHE WANTS Showing from May 1st - 6th, 2007 at the Verizon Wireless Theater at 520 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Verizon Wireless Box Office (713) 230-1600 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ms. Fox is pictured here in the most popular TV show Dancing With The Stars with her dancing partner.