". . . A hip-hop musical mystery with an enjoyable score that features a cast that goes all out in a bold musical-comedy performance." Jeanette Toomer, Backstage, NYC
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"The cast . . .gives an enjoyable performance . . . .Hankins has assembled
a group of entertainers whose individual and combined talents infuse the
production with an honest enthusiasm and real fun. . . . Mykeko E.
Bryant, Leroy Hankins, Loretta Poole, and Stephen Robinson, give on
screen video performances that keep the musical mystery's flow tight and
moving." Agnes E. Green,Spring Creek Sun NY
Loretta Poole, cousin to Jacqueline, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in
English and Drama from Hampton Institute in Hampton, VA and a Master
of Science in Education, specializing in instructional systems technology
from Indiana University, Bloomington. Presently, she is the Chief
Compliance Officer for the Yonkers Public Schools.
In the role of "Mama Hall"
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A wiz at vocal imitation, Loretta recorded four character voices on the cast
album of "A Murder At The Church", Jacqueline's first musical mystery.
Also in "Murder", she filmed many of the sequences. She makes her
on-screen acting debut in the role of "Mama Hall" with COOKING THE
BOOKS: A RECIPE FOR MURDER.
After a successful theatrical run in 2004/2005, the filmed version won 2007
Best Musical Film Short at the New York International Independent Film &
Video Festival, New York City.