joe johnson & Michael mccants

Starting

Over

The musical

Intro

Scene 6: The Visit

Scene 1: Unwanted Company

Scene 7: Happy New Year!!!

Scene 2: The proposal

Scene 8: Mom’s World

Scene 3: Wedding Vows

Scene 9: Can I

Scene 4: MiMi’s Diary Entry

Scene 10: Dinner

Scene 5: Best Friend

Scene 11: Back together

THE END

Joe Johnson

Martale

Mike

Nita Love

Ashli Nicole

LadyBFree

Tyrell Watkins

Lene

Jalia Jones

Alazae

Taee Raee

Wade

Jorian Cali

Delto

JBoogie

Lawerence Walker

Jayla Fray

Gypsy Redd

Yanni

Mareis Dickerson-Houston

Thank you God for placing this gift and vision in my soul. I breathe this, I feel this, and I was made for this. This production wouldn’t be without you. Thank you for the past shows, the present and for the future.

To everyone who supports this movement, God Bless You! The love is real.

To everyone who’s been in a Strive Experience:

Thank you for making precious memories with me

To my cast of Starting Over: The Musical,

No other words to say but thank you!

From your gift to your wisdom and the drive you bring to this production, ​it’s greatly appreciated.

Martale, my brother, you are incredibly talented! Thank you for each ​journey you’ve shared in this production.

Nita Love, my best friend, keep shining! Keep following your heart and thank ​you for being part of this journey since the first show! Blows my mind. I’m ​super grateful.

Lady sooooul, my mother, you keep surprising me and I love it! You are an ​example of what it is to STRIVE. Thank you for sharing each moment of this ​experience with me.

Mike! Thank you for being easy to work with while writing this musical. Thank ​you for providing your creative juices during the writing process. This will ​forever be a great memory of mine. It’s up from here.

Lia, it’s only one thing to say, “Booo.”

Lol. Thank you for your continued support. You went from serving to a ​bartender. And now you are this beautiful butterfly in this production! ​#Strive10 #KeepStrivingEverybody!

Sister, the growth is real!

Thank you for the support from day one. And now here we are, STRIVE 10! ​Can you believe it?!

Great job with the choreography!

Ty Weezy, your STRIVE journey is beautiful! I love to hear it and see it. Keep ​flourishing and #GrowGoGrowGo

The Law, this is your community! Thank you for your ​talent, commitment and being part of STRIVE 10. ​After this we need to sip and marinate! Lol

Jayla, I’ve seen you grow within STRIVE and it’s ​beautiful! Keep dancing, Striving and making moves.

Gypsy Redd! Thank you for being on this ride with ​me and all of the STRIVE cast! Your spirit is sweet. So ​happy to have you on this Journey!

Mama Bethany, you are golden! So helpful during ​the journey to this musical. I can hug you right now ​as I’m typing, lol. Thank you for playing the best ​“Mama” ever!

Ally, Thank you for sharing this movement and ​moment with me! Let’s Keep Striving and making ​moves. #HoldOffOnSalt

Raven! Thank you for gracing us with your talent! I’m ​proud of you! Keep showing out and Striving!

Wade, your bartending skills are on point! Thank you ​for alllllll your help! It’s greatly appreciated.

The Stage crew, The Strivettes and the kiddos,

You’ve made The Strive Production very joyful and ​happy for me! I love to see children who are eager ​to strive and learn all while having fun! Keep being ​true to yourselves and keep learning along the way!

Tricey Pooh, wow…show number ten! This is crazy. ​You’ve been there since day one. We doing the thing ​and it’s no stopping now!

Thank you for all you do!

With Much Love,

Joe Johnson