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PULPIT PIMPING TAKES THE STAGE IN ATLANTA
Dr. Letta Scott Jackson and Director Javon Johnson Bring a Powerful Stage Production to the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
By Dr. Jerome Dorn
Atlanta audiences are preparing for an evening of theater, entertainment, humor, and thought-provoking storytelling as Dr. Letta Scott Jackson and acclaimed actor, writer, and director Javon Johnson present Pulpit Pimping: The Stage Play on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
The production brings together an accomplished creative team and a story designed to entertain while shining a light on faith, leadership, relationships, power, and the complicated realities that can exist behind the pulpit.
JAVON JOHNSON — FROM SCREEN TO STAGE
Director Javon Johnson brings extensive television, film, writing, and theatrical experience to the production.
Johnson is recognized by television audiences for his work on The Oval and American Soul, as well as his appearance in the acclaimed film The Hate U Give. His experience as an actor gives him a unique perspective behind the scenes, allowing him to approach directing with an understanding of both storytelling and performance.
With Pulpit Pimping, Johnson steps behind the curtain to help transform the production’s message into a live theatrical experience.
Working alongside Dr. Letta Scott Jackson, Johnson brings the characters, conflicts, humor, and underlying message of the production to life.
DR. LETTA SCOTT JACKSON — A STORY WITH SOMETHING TO SAY
At the heart of Pulpit Pimping is Dr. Letta Scott Jackson, whose vision helps drive a production that isn’t afraid to explore difficult conversations.
The title alone makes a statement.
Pulpit Pimping invites audiences to examine what can happen when spirituality, influence, money, relationships, personal ambition, and leadership collide. Through theatrical storytelling, the production creates an opportunity to look beyond appearances and consider the difference between genuinely serving people and using positions of influence for personal benefit.
It is entertainment with a conversation attached.
RODNEY PERRY AS DEACON NOAH
Adding even more star power to the evening will be a celebrity guest appearance by Rodney Perry as Deacon Noah.
Known for his comedy, acting, hosting, and unmistakable personality, Perry brings another dimension to the production. His presence promises to give audiences memorable moments while complementing the play’s mixture of humor and serious subject matter.
The combination of Perry’s comedic instincts, Johnson’s directing experience, and Dr. Jackson’s vision makes Pulpit Pimping a production positioned to keep audiences entertained while leaving them with something to discuss after the curtain closes.
ATLANTA, GET READY
Atlanta has long been a city where theater, faith, music, film, and Black culture intersect, making the historic Ray Charles Performing Arts Center an appropriate setting for this theatrical experience.
On August 29, 2026, Pulpit Pimping: The Stage Play will bring its message to the stage before an Atlanta audience ready for an evening that promises laughter, drama, reflection, and conversation.
EVENT INFORMATION
PULPIT PIMPING — The Stage Play
Featuring: Dr. Letta Scott Jackson
Director: Javon Johnson
Celebrity Guest Appearance: Rodney Perry as Deacon Noah
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
900 West End Avenue SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
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