Helena-Joyce/Works In Progress Productions
The mission of Helena-Joyce & Works in Progress Productions (HJ/WIPP) is to develop and produce exceptional works for stage, tv and screen, demonstrating excellence in the creation of both the ‘show’ and the ‘business.’
The Cast
E'lan Baxter Wright-Williams
Played by Helena-Joyce Wright
"EX" Edward Xavier Wright-Williams
Played by Jonathan D. Whitfield
Joyce
Played by Beverly Clarke Mattox
Cya
Played by Cynthia McCoy
Willie
Played by Ron English
Pecolia Wright-Williams
Played by Brooke Staley
Fred Brackley
Played by Volnerius Rackley
Jewels
Played by Julie Novak
RABID
Played by Cecil Love
Raquel
Played by Rachel Novak
E’lan Baxter Wright-Williams (THE DIVA MOM) — A delightful mix of Lady Macbeth, Dominique DeVereaux and Glenda…The Good Witch, who belts like Ethel Merman and croons like Billie Holiday.
Pecolia “Lia” Wright-Williams (Daughter, Lia) — Brilliant and beautiful daughter in her mid-twenties trying very hard to assert herself against the force of nature known as her mom. Determined not to be anything like her mother but apples don’t fall far from the tree.
Edward Xavier Wright-Williams (Son, EX) — Lia’s Irish Twin, proverbial ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ had “ThugLife” tattooed on his arm (while at boarding school).
Fred Brackley — Hot Shot reporter #1 who now finds himself E’lan’s Press “Secretary”
Joyce — Bestie. Runs her own PR Firm. Upscale, Southern Belle. Attended same all girl prep
Cya — Bestie. Artsy. Nic-name used to be “Squeaky” Attended same all girl prep
Jewels — Bestie. Former “almost” Miss America. Think Delta Burke
RABID — Lia’s “aged” rapper boyfriend and thorn in E’lan’s side