PLAYS
5 WOMEN OF COLOR
Elise, Tia, Dianne, Rosalind, and Marissa, five women of color currently working in a large conference room due at the community center because of renovations. Shaken by the death of their friend, a young mother at the hands of her husband bring them together in a way they never expected. As they support the grieving family, each reflects on her current situation, slowly realizing that abuse never begins with a slap!
THE BEST LESSON
Shocked when her husband of twenty years leaves her for a girl half her age and size, educator Donna Lewis has declared war on middle-age. However, there’s problem. Her new sassy, sexy lifestyle isn’t a match for the Christian values she has instilled in her teenage daughter. The question becomes, what can you do when you’re too old to be young, but you’re too young to be old?
THE SILENT CITY
From the outside, First Lady Kari Bradford is the envy of many women. The wife of Dr. Jameson Bradford, III, the charismatic third generation pastor of Power of Praise, one of fastest growing churches in the state and a budding political candidate. She seems to have it all. Except that Kari is living a lie. And revealing the truth will ruin her and tarnish the lives and reputation of the church and she loves so much. With her life and her sanity at stake, she struggles to find a way to save them both.
IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU!
Things are going fine as highly regarded event planner, Sonya Majors, temporarily stepped in as the chairperson of the National Coalition of Churches Conference. That is until quiet but determined Miriam Adams returns to resume her position and then fireworks ignite. Neither woman is willing to relinquish the position and church members are quickly taking sides. Trying to smooth egos and restore order, Pastor Henderson is blindsided by the unexpected and unwanted return of a family member. It seems every man, woman and child has chosen a side, and nobody has chosen the Lord! (An inspirational play)
CLEAN SHEETS
Though Victoria hasn’t been home in years, she dedicated her life to making her Aunt Rose, the matriarch of the family, proud of her. Aunt Rose holds a special place in her heart. The long tradition of Aunt Rose and Uncle Henry paying for the college education of their nieces and nephews started with her. Now, Uncle Henry has died, and Victoria has come home to help Aunt Rose prepare for his funeral. Coming home brings back memories she’s spent a lifetime trying to erase. When the shame of the past collides with the benefits of the present, can it change the future?
NO ORDINARY DAYS
Life is golden for Simone Adams. She’s the poster child for success. A perfectionist, she expects that same perfection from everyone else. So, when her strong, independent mother has a mental breakdown, Simone suffers a faith crisis. Her mother’s return home causes more tension within her family. Since God turned his back on her, Simone turns her back on God. In a test of wills, is there any win for her?
PAST PERFECT
It the past ever really in the past? Claire Gilmore thought so…she really believed it. Her life has been soaring for the past twenty years. She has an enviable career. In addition, she has her adoring husband, Pastor Quentin as her anchor. Her closest friends, Rhys, Jahari, and Zenobia- the other Front Porch Divas always have her back. That's good. She’s going to need to them. Because her life is on a collision course with 'Consequences!'
DEALING WITH DADDY’S DEVILS
The community is mourning the sudden death of the revered Lloyd Butler, but after years of his emotional and
physical abuse, his family can finally exhale. Though no longer challenged by his presence, the scars from his tyranny has left each family member scarred and struggling to find a sense of normalcy. In order to move forward, they must find a way of Dealing with Daddy’s Devils.
THE SATURDAYS
When Synthia, Nora, Rhys and Valerie meet for their monthly brunch at Ms. Mable’s Place to catch up, none of them knew what a life-changing event this Saturday would be. As best friends it seems they haven’t been totally honest with each other. This meal may cost them more than they are able to pay. God created the world in six days. These ladies may tear it apart in one afternoon!
THE WEDNESDAY WOMEN
Since his divorce ten years ago, forty-five-year-old Elias Thurman has focused on his now enviable career. He has the respect and admiration of his peers, employees, and managers. However, his divorce caused him to all but shut down his personal life-until recently. His religious and intrusive mother, Melba while proud of her son’s career choices, is not proud of the choices he’s currently making in his personal life. Elias is sneaking around with someone and Miss Melba is determined to find out who she is…and then get rid of her.
BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN
Church and Community. Family and friends. Deacon Moore and his daughter Sharon are there for them all. Now with Deacon Moore’s recent illness, Sharon has taken on even more responsibilities. A natural nurturer, she is always giving. Everybody loves Sharon…everybody. Then who started this vicious rumor about her? And more importantly, with everything she’s done for all these people -in church and out-why does everyone believe it?