16 year old Lamont is standing at the crossroads. Should he return to the church or stay with the gang who avenged his father’s murder.
REVEREND GRACE | Male | African-American | Age: 35 - 50.
Pastor and founder of the Church. Non-judgmental man. Loves his church and family. Talent - gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
EVANGELIST GRACE | Female | African-American | Age: 35 - 50
The wife of Rev. Grace, first lady of the church, comical and cynical, loves her husband and cares about the members of the church. Talent - gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
TENISHA | Female | African-American | Age: 15 - 20
The character is 15 years. Evangelist Grace and Rev. Grace's 15 year old daughter, child prodigy, awarded a scholarship to college and is an active member of her father's church, very proud to be a church girl. Talent should be able to sing any of the following music genres: gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
LAMONT SPENCER | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 16 - 22
The character is 16 years and a gang member. A typical American kid who joined the gang after they avenged the murder of his father. Talent should be able to sing any of the following music genres: gospel, musical theatre, and R&B.
MALIK | Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 16 - 22
The character is 16 years and a gang member. A rapper, gang member, has been part of the gang since birth, comical and lovable person, Lamont's best friend; rapping required. Singing a plus.
FRANK | Male | African-American | Age: 21 - 30
21 to 30 years old, Black/African American male or female. A leading gang member who lacks courage; when trouble arises, he disappears. Talent - gospel, musical theatre, R&B. Rapping a plus.
DAMON | Male | African-American | Age: 21 - 30
Black/African American male. Malik's older brother, an ex-convict and gang member, leader of the gang, he's evil, and charismatic, recently released from prison. Genre: rapping
MR. SPENCER | Male | African-American | Age: 35 - 45
35 to 45 years old, Black/African American male. Lamont's deceased father, he appears throughout the play as a spirit guiding Lamont. Talent - gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
MRS. SPENCER | Female | African-American | Age: 35 - 45
Since the death of her husband, she has become very depressed; doesn't know why God took her husband, has neglected herself and her son. Talent - gospel, musical theatre, R&B.
Praise dancers – ages 9- 100
Please submit a monologue, song, and/or rap according to the character's skills.
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