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'Now That I Can Dance: Motown 1962'

The Detroit News
From left, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman, Cayla Sims as Georgia Dobbins, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson and Rayven Davis as Gladys Horton at the rehearsal for "Now That I Can Dance: Motown 1962" at the Mosaic Youth Theater in Detroit on Aug. 1, 2019. "Now That I Can Dance - Motown 1962" tells the little known story of the Marvelettes and the origin of Motown's first #1 record on the pop charts, Please Mister Postman. This is a Mosaic Alumni Partnership production which includes youth as well as alumni.
From left, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman, Cayla Sims as Georgia Dobbins, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson and Rayven Davis as Gladys Horton at the rehearsal for "Now That I Can Dance: Motown 1962" at the Mosaic Youth Theater in Detroit on Aug. 1, 2019. "Now That I Can Dance - Motown 1962" tells the little known story of the Marvelettes and the origin of Motown's first #1 record on the pop charts, Please Mister Postman. This is a Mosaic Alumni Partnership production which includes youth as well as alumni.
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Marcus Beeks as Motown founder Berry Gordy, right, Taran Knight as Smokey Robinson, left, center, and Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, left, perform a scene at rehearsal.
Marcus Beeks as Motown founder Berry Gordy, right, Taran Knight as Smokey Robinson, left, center, and Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, left, perform a scene at rehearsal.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
In this scene, The Marvelettes' Katherine "Kat" Anderson, center, portrayed by Jenia Head, is asking her parents for permission to sign the Motown contract, since she is under 18 at the time. The parents are portrayed by Joshua Davis, right, and Patrice Harbert, left, at rehearsal.
In this scene, The Marvelettes' Katherine "Kat" Anderson, center, portrayed by Jenia Head, is asking her parents for permission to sign the Motown contract, since she is under 18 at the time. The parents are portrayed by Joshua Davis, right, and Patrice Harbert, left, at rehearsal.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Portraying the Marvelettes' Georgia Dobbins, left, Cayla Sims, asks her parents for permission to sign the Motown recording contract at rehearsal. The parents, who ultimately did not allow Georgia to sign the contract, are portrayed by James Lee and Colette Jenkins. Thus Georgia dropped out of the group even though she is one of the authors of the song, Please Mr. Postman.
Portraying the Marvelettes' Georgia Dobbins, left, Cayla Sims, asks her parents for permission to sign the Motown recording contract at rehearsal. The parents, who ultimately did not allow Georgia to sign the contract, are portrayed by James Lee and Colette Jenkins. Thus Georgia dropped out of the group even though she is one of the authors of the song, Please Mr. Postman.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young perform a scene at rehearsal.
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young perform a scene at rehearsal.
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D'Marreon Alexander sings portraying Marvin Gaye.
D'Marreon Alexander sings portraying Marvin Gaye.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The Marvelettes' Georgia Dobbins, left, is played by Cayla Sims and The Supremes' Diane "Diana" Ross, right, is played by Kendall Hall during a scene at rehearsal.
The Marvelettes' Georgia Dobbins, left, is played by Cayla Sims and The Supremes' Diane "Diana" Ross, right, is played by Kendall Hall during a scene at rehearsal.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
At the microphone, from left, portraying members of the Marvelettes are Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson and Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart sing. In the background, from left, are Taran Knight as Smokey Robinson, Kivon Reeves as Frankie Peterson and Mandela Clowers as Eddie McFarland .
At the microphone, from left, portraying members of the Marvelettes are Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson and Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart sing. In the background, from left, are Taran Knight as Smokey Robinson, Kivon Reeves as Frankie Peterson and Mandela Clowers as Eddie McFarland .
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young perform a scene at rehearsal.
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Jenia Head as Katherine "Kat" Anderson, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly, in gray, as Georgeanna Tillman and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young perform a scene at rehearsal.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Chelsea Robinson, right, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton in a scene.
Chelsea Robinson, right, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton in a scene.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Chelsea Robinson, left, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, right, during a scene.
Chelsea Robinson, left, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, right, during a scene.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Chelsea Robinson, left, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, right, during a scene.
Chelsea Robinson, left, as The Supremes' Florence "Flo" Ballard talks with Rayven Davis as The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton, right, during a scene.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly as Georgeanna Tillman, rear left, Rayven Davis as Gladys Horton, right, and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young, rear right, perform a scene at rehearsal.
From left, Portraying The Marvelettes, Makayla Hewins as Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart, Aj'ziona Campbell-Kelly as Georgeanna Tillman, rear left, Rayven Davis as Gladys Horton, right, and Takina Cheatham as Wanda Young, rear right, perform a scene at rehearsal.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News