About Us

OUR MISSION

To create a platform for artist throughout Maryland; that promotes the tradition of the Arts in America by cultivating artistic excellence, encouraging new initiatives through programs that discern the talents of emerging artist while nurturing a community for new work and advocating for a non-discriminative voice…

On Stage and In Film.

One Group, One Goal!

Our Story

In 2001 the newly formed Young Adult Ministry of Concord Baptist was looking for an activity that they could do with their children. Then President Ramona Jones-McClain remembered a stage play that she had performed in college. On February 22, 2002 at the United Baptist Convention headquarters for the state of Maryland, the YAM performed their first Musical stage play “The Colored Museum” by George C. Wolfe. Directed by Aaron Androh and produced by Ramona Jones-McClain. The cast presented three performances to standing room only crowds. In 2003 the second production was “Purlie Victorious” by Ossie Davis in which Luttie Belle was joined on stage by Melba Moore to sing the landmark song “I Got Love”.

By the fall of 2003 after negotiating performance rights for the first two plays and realizing that there were not many African American plays available for church groups; the board of the Young Adult Ministry decided to create a committee that could write their own. In February 2004 at Woodlawn High School they presented the world premiere of “The Music In My Soul” Featuring African American Music of all genres from slavery to Hip Hop. At that time the group began receiving attention from the Baltimore Office of Promotions and the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council. At their recommendation they were encouraged to seek official recognition as a Regional performance group from the National Endowment of the Arts. After pushing to achieve 501C3 status in May of 2005 they were finally recognized by the National Endowment of the Arts as a regional Theatrical group.

Since that time there have been over 100 members of Excellent Productions. They have performed 72 shows, created 10 new works and 50 original songs. As a regional member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Baltimore Theater Alliance. They have launched the careers of members who are now on Off-Broadway, the Atlanta music industry, Hollywood and the local entertainment scene.

AND THERE IS MORE TO COME!

Our Catalog

The Music In My Soul 2003

An examination of The African-American peoples impact on music in the USA through the experience of one family. From Slavery to Hip Hop!

Church Chronicles 2004

Why are young people leaving the church. Join us on a journey through the testimony of 6 young people. Feel their pain.

The Avenue 2005

Sunday afternoon on the avenue...it’s called the stroll! Re-live one of the most exciting times in Baltimore’s history. And, experience the challenges as he increases the faith of a people.

Follow The Yellow Brick Road 2006

All I want to do is go down to the Ruby City. It’s always good to obey your parents. If you don’t God has a way of chasting those he loves.

In His Name 2007

A dramatization of the origins of gospel through the experiences of groups like the Caravans and the Staple Singers.

The Color of My Pain 2012

A comedic look at what Grace means through the eyes of four women. And how pain can effect us in many ways.

The Delta 2014

A historical biopic of a group of Melungeon people that settle in south east Arkansas during the 18th century.

Our Black Men 2016

A bereavement group for loves ones who have lost a black male in their lives is forced to shelter in place during the Baltimore riots. They are forced to face the reality of their loss and how it impacts our environment.

Miss, Mrs. & Ms. 2018

Three generations of women struggle to define what it means to be a woman in todays America and share their struggles of survival as they challenge themselves o lean on God

Remember Jesus 2019

Four people who have forgotten what Christmas is all about are sent back to the time of the birth of Jesus by the Angel Gabriel that they may remember what we celebrate for.