Heal The Hood and Renii Charleston present
Dareto Dream
The Stage Play
Five friends. One pact. Twenty years later.
Saturday, December 12, 2026Cannon Center · Memphis, TN
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Exclusive access. Red carpet. Meet & greet. Photo ops. Special seating.
A story that will inspire, encourage and remind you it's never too late to dare to dream.
Cannon Center · 255 N. Main Street · Memphis, TNTickets go on sale November 10
The story
At 15, five friends promise to pursue their dreams. At 35, they reunite, carrying success, setbacks, and secrets.
Through powerful storytelling, Dare to Dream explores mental health, domestic violence, addiction, recovery, and the courage to begin again.
Help us put hope center stage.
Dare to Dream · The Stage Play
A Stage Play. A Conversation. A Movement.
At 15, five friends promise to pursue their dreams. At 35, they reunite, carrying success, setbacks, and secrets. Through powerful storytelling, Dare to Dream explores mental health, domestic violence, addiction, recovery, and the courage to begin again.
A story for youth, families, survivors, people in recovery, and dreamers who need renewed hope.
Meet the main cast
Meet the Cast
Tap any character to see the full poster.
Meet the supporting cast
Same city. New stories. Bigger dreams.
The company
Full Cast
Cast
- MistyRenii Charleston
- FaithAshundra Bernard
- LamontDizzy Clark
- Cee CeeLavelle Mays
- JayTredarious Starks
- WesleyNakia Halliburton
- RandyAsia Brewer
- TonyMartez Taylor
- Ms. MillerNichole Tate Jackson
- RyanTreyln Jackson
- Ganel a.k.a. CandyceChristiann Homes
- Big MikeNario Davis
- DadAundra’ Segrest
- MomShirlene Williams
Young cast
- Young LamontTyrone Robertson
- Young MistyLaShayla Scurlock
- Young FaithTa’Kyra Deshazer
- Young Cee CeeD’Anyi Boyce
- Young StephonD’Miya Ellis
Special guest appearance
- S.P.A.R.K.L.ERenii Charleston
Creative team
- Writer & DirectorRenii Charleston
- Assistant DirectorSheryl Nikki Jones
Unanswered questions
Come witness the story unfold.
Show day
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Shop. Support. Food. Fashion. More!
Exclusive access. Red carpet. Meet & greet. Photo ops. Special seating.
Showtime at the Cannon Center.
The venue
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
255 N. Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee
Tickets go on sale November 10
Show merch
Dare 2 Dream
The heart behind the dream
Renii Charleston
Writer · Director · Visionary
A Note from Renii
Every dream begins as something only you can see. Before there is a stage, an audience, or applause, there is a quiet decision to believe, and the courage to begin.
Dare to Dream is my invitation to anyone who has put a dream on hold, lost confidence, or wondered if it is too late. Your setbacks do not erase your gifts. Your past does not have to write your ending.
Following your dreams takes faith, work, and the willingness to begin again. Take the class. Write the page. Ask for help. Make the first move. Small steps still move you forward.
As you experience this story, I hope you see possibility in your own life. Thank you for being part of a dream I dared to bring to the stage.
The dream is still yours. Take the next step.
Renii Charleston
Dream Tyme Productions
Purposed to change individual mindsets both socially and culturally as they dare to dream out loud.
Rehearsal to curtain call
Behind the scenes
Community sponsorship
Partner with Dare to Dream. Put your brand behind a story that matters.
We invite businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals to stand with us as we bring this story to youth, families, survivors, people in recovery, and dreamers who need renewed hope.
As a sponsor, your name stands alongside a message of hope. Your brand can reach a diverse Memphis audience at the Cannon Center and through our promotional outreach.
- Be visible to an audience gathered around a story that matters.
- Show your commitment to mental health awareness, healing, and second chances.
- Help spark conversations that continue beyond the final curtain.
Sponsorship levels & benefits
Choose your level
| Benefits | $500–$699 | $700–$999 | $1,000–$1,999 | $2,000–$2,999 | $3,000–$4,999 | $5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complimentary tickets | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Program recognition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program advertisement | – | Business card | ¼ page | ½ page | Full page | Inside front cover |
| Social media recognition | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on promotional materials | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onstage acknowledgment | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on event banner | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presenting sponsor recognition | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
Vendor opportunity
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Limited vendor spaces available. Secure your booth and inquire today.
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