Our Team

Accountability Maintenance Officer

Co-Director

Dawn Carey

Ms. Carey serves to ensure the integrity and assure quality of the organization. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. She comes from a religious upbringing with her father being a pastor and her mother a minister as well. Ms. Carey had the lead role as Alana “Lani” Martinez in the original Tochi Bueno Production RSVP “Real Struggles and Venomous People" debuting summer 2106 at the Blumenthal’s Duke Energy Theater. She has been under the tutelage of Dr. T. for three-quarters and has been appointed to the position of co-director moving forward with TBP. Dr. T. says, “One of the greatest gifts and accomplishments of a teacher is to have her student become the teacher.”

Social Communication Administrator

Classically Trained Vocalist

Nikki Dunn (Dingle)

Ms. Dunn serves as an instrumental part of TBP. A classically trained vocalist, she has performed in choruses both stateside and internationally. She is an accomplished vocalist that has earned several accolades throughout her career to include Most Outstanding Soprano Soloist from the National Black Music Caucus of New York and All-Star Triad Idol by the Community Theatre of Greensboro. Nikki is the proud owner of Jukebox Junky accessories and also enjoys freelance photography. On Sundays, she can be found singing with the praise and worship team of Redemption Charlotte. She made her mark in a supporting role as Adriane Luz Figueroa in the original Tochi Bueno Production RSVP “Real Struggles and Venomous People" debuting summer 2016 at the Blumenthal’s Duke Energy Theater. Ms. Dunn will continue administrating, acting, and singing to further the ministry of TBP

Chaplain

Pastor Danny Lee

Danny Lee

Pastor Lee grew up in the small Pacific Northwest town of Sunnyside, Washington. He attended West Coast Bible College, where he also served as a Youth Pastor in Fresno, CA. He has a degree in Bible. In 2006 Danny and Cherie started a “faith-based” ministry called Faith Mission Ministries. Serving in the roles of both Pastor and Missionary they have been heavily involved in Missions to the Dominican Republic and India. In January of 2016 Pastor Lee followed the Lord’s leading to go to India to the remote villages and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Upon his return to the U.S. in June 2016 Pastor Lee accepted the role of Omar in the production of RSVP with great joy.

Special Correspondence Supervisor

Hospitality

Cherie Lee

Mrs. Lee serves as an instrumental part of TBP. She comes to us by way of Canada with a wealth of knowledge. She is a creative artist; she bakes, she draws, she paints, and illustrates. Mrs. Lee is a degreed elementary educator with graduate credentials in curriculum and instruction. She has a diverse background from her upbringing and life experiences. She made her mark in a supporting role by providing her hospitality services in the original Tochi Bueno Production RSVP “Real Struggles and Venomous People".

Operations Manager

Dr. T Nichole Shockley

T. Nicole Shockley

Dr. Shockley has a doctorate in Public Health and takes interest in issues regarding health disparities and social justice in the community. Dr. Shockley speaks publicly on these topics both in the United States and abroad. She is also an author and educator. Dr. Shockley is, normally, one of the first faces you see at a TBP event. She is professional, pleasant, personable, and works to ensure the seamless flow of a Tochi Bueno Production.

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