About Us
MO’VET Entertainment, LLC. (MO’VET) was formed in 2008 by Dwight Jackson and Barbara Hudson as an entertainment production company to specialize in the utilization and maximization of current entertainment business opportunities associated with stage plays featuring real world situational issues. MO’VET prides itself in being a rather innovative and creative group, not given easily to the molding of the masses into narrow visions of traditional entertainment companies. Instead, MO’VET sees the business opportunity to provide quality entertainment with a twist of faith and comedy, while simultaneously providing performers with a venue to develop and expose their talents.
For many years, audiences have overwhelmingly supported religious and gospel musical stage plays and productions. MO’VET intends to take advantage of this historical interest by the public by developing and promoting a variety of secular and non-secular plays across the country.
Management Summary
Dwight D. Jackson – President, CEO / Executive Producer
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Dwight is responsible for overall strategic direction for the company. Dwight works closely with other members of the management team to ensure that the company’s vision and financial objectives are successfully achieved. Dwight also acts as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
A Dallas native, Dwight Jackson is a relatively newcomer to the theatrical stage play profession. Prior to his collaboration with Barbara Hudson in forming MO’VET Entertainment, Jackson spent nearly thirty four years in Corporate America. Those years and his many entrepreneurial pursuits positioned him well for the myriad of opportunities that he now faces as the Executive Producer of “There Is One In Every Family”. Jackson is co-owner of the BodyInBlack.com Design Firm, a graduate of Texas Tech University, Leadership Houston and he proudly serves as a Deacon in his church and as a member of its Board of Directors.
Barbara A. Hudson – Executive Vice President, Productions
As Executive Vice President Productions, Barbara is responsible for the identification and development of program and venue opportunities, identification and management of entertainment talent, and oversight of all investor and sponsor relations for MO'VET Entertainment. Barbara also manages distribution rights for the company’s proprietary products.
Playwright Barbara Hudson has credits of working with Alexander O’Neal, Sherrill, Morris Day & The Times, Jamie Fox just to name a few. Playwright, Executive Producer, and Author of upcoming book “Broken Masterpieces,” Barbara Hudson stands at the forefront of a revolution in American Theater. In theater, Hudson’s blockbuster comedy drama and gospel-themed musical have earned her the label "The Woman with a Vision." Currently serving as the Artistic Director and Executive Producer of the Urban Theatrical Review Series, Hudson prepares for her fifth national stage play.
Ms. Hudson is responsible for the development and implementation of program and venue opportunities, investor and sponsorship relations. As Vice President MO’VET Entertainment, Ms. Hudson has responsibilities for all aspects (including creative writing) of the daily operations associated with the company’s stage productions.
Vincent Simpkins – Executive Producer / Director Marketing & Sales
Vincent Simpkins, a New York native born under the sign of Leo, began his music journey at the early age of five. Starting with Little Zion Baptist Church in Brooklyn he sang the legendary spiritual song “Going over Yonder”. The church family roared with excitement. At this point being highly influenced by his mother, who was also his vocal teacher, he took to heart her words of wisdom “Son take this seriously. You have the gift.”
At the separation of his parents, his mother decided to move Vincent, the youngest of three, and his siblings to her hometown, Charlotte, North Carolina. During his attendance in high school, Vincent realized that singing was his true passion and his talent flourished. He started out with the Boys’ Choir of Charlotte, where he became the lead soloist. In high school he won first place in state finals and two national competitions. Later on, he sang with the General Baptist State Convention Choir where he won first place soloist and group competitions.
Shortly after high school, being disappointed with the lack of musical connection within the North Carolina area he decided to move back to New York wher he ventured into a very successful modeling career as an independent appearing on billboards, runways and publications hoping this would be a path that would put his face in the public’s eye. Later on he was able to break into off Broadway stage plays performing as an actor. Some of his performances were in plays such as “A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND” where he played the lead role of Damion Marshall and in the stage play “CAN YOU HELP MY CHILD,” where he played the lead father role of Willie Brooks.
The experience of the stage plays was very rewarding for him where he learned how to direct, enhance and rewrite roles and songs for stellar performances. This was his connection for his true passion - to write and sing music. On his days off, he hung out with gold and platinum producers such as Kevin Odom, Dave Deberry and Dennis Washington to name a few. The excitement inspired him to try his own hand at the wheel of production. Since 2001, he has grown tremendously in this area of work and has maintained a radio quality sound in genres of R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz and of course, Gospel. His latest completed work is ‘Engine Four’ a documentary about North Carolina’s first integrated firehouse which took place in Winston Salem, 1951 where he was the narrator and also wrote the song “Don’t Let My Work Be In Vain”. He is currently working on a Big Band album scheduled for completion by the year’s end.
Vincent now resides in Charlotte where he produces music for local vocalists and groups in different genres. He also mentors, coaches, directs and produces small plays in his spare time helping others learn these wonderful crafts.
Neita Pittman – Director / Co-Writer
Ms. Pittman is a teacher, actress, director and playwright. Ms. Pittman wrote and directed her first two plays Hand of Love and The Cheat Sheet while in college. She also directed the Day of Absence, The Lottery and The Miss Lamar Pageant. Ms. Pittman graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont , TX where she was recipient of every major acting and technical award given for participation in play productions with The Lamar Cardinal Theatre.
Ms. Pittman has written two productions with co-writer Barbara Hudson; Sisterly Love and There Is One In Every Family which have toured throughout Texas and as far as Jackson , Mississippi . Her new plays are a gospel sanctuary play Replay and murder mystery The Folder. Both have been produced at The University of Houston Downtown where Ms. Pittman teaches playwriting, History of African American Theatre and Intro to Theatre classes.
Snoop Robinson – Director - Faces Within The Mirror
Snoop began his musical career in 1989 at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas where he performed his first concert. From there, he continued his Education at Cedar Valley College where he studied studio technology and became an electrician by trade. He’s an experienced musician, actor, promoter, director and Radio personality. He is also one of the creators and producers of the ALL NEW “Freddy Haynes Unscripted” Radio show on 94.5FM Ksoul or www.945ksoul.com, Sundays from 5pm-7pm CST. Currently, He is the Director of AV at Friendship-West Baptist Church where Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III is the senior pastor. He has also displayed many of his talents in various areas including film, commercials and theater. In January 2002, he produced, directed and created the concept of the popular play entitled Hidden Betrayals (written by Missy Burton).This production was premiered in Lewisville, Texas at the Catz Theatre and was such a huge success that Actual Illusions Entertainment was invited by Friendship-West Baptist Church located in Dallas, Texas to do a three-day repeat performance in April 2003 and also performed it again in 2008. In 2004 he produced and created the concept of the stage play “Body Parts”. Upon entering a partnership with Ms. Burton, he immediately added the services of technical sound and video taping to the list of services Actual Illusions Entertainment provides. He has also created in collaboration with Dr. Haynes “The Dead Walking” which was premiered at Friendship-West and “Torn Between 2 Lives”. He has worked with actors and artists such as; Irma P. Hall, Carl Pain, Chuck Norris, Yarbrough and Peoples, Willie Hutch, Terron Brooks, Fred Hammond, Deelisha, Miss Lora, Dave Hollister, Tony Grant and many more. He has also been on the Rickey Smiley morning Show doing certain bits. Snoop also took on a challenge of helping Kids and Adults learn Spanish and English with the Yearning 2 Learn Project. Snoop is Also one of the Host of the new Tv Show “The Truth Hurts”.
