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The stage play "I Need Thee" will soon be
available on video. The show was filmed Friday, June
26, 2009. It ran only for one night which is
unfortunate because it is worth seeing again.
Written by Dominique Lawson Becton, the play is a modern day
version on the biblical book of Job. Masterfully
played by Pastor Michael J. T. Fisher, main character Aaron
loses his home, job, money, a child and eventually his wife
in a series of tragic events. Throughout Aaron's
ordeal he remains faithful to God. The
entire play takes place in the living room of his mother
Lynne's home where we are introduced to a cast of colorful
yet relatable friends and family members.
Aaron's wife Lisa sticks with him until she
is reminded of her former Bougie lifestyle after a visit
from her friends Alexis and Carmen. Aaron is
protective of his sister Tiffany, and respectful of his
peace-keeping mother who also has a strong faith in God.
Conversely, Lynne's best friend and church buddy Greta is a
loud mouth pseudo-spiritual Christian who brings her church
shout home and emerges from her spiritual coma in time to
curse folks out. Aaron's relentless faith led him to recover
more than he lost. Because the story is familiar in a form that we
are use to it would have been easy for writer Becton to rely on
clichés, but she did not. I was thoroughly
entertained and inspired.
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The stage play "I
Need Thee" coming soon to video is produced by Laws of a
Dream Stage Productions.
The Cast:
Pastor Michael J. Fisher ... Aaron
Kristy Miller ........................ Lisa
Kilecia Meadows ............... Tiffany
Roquel La Fayette ............. Greta
Shae Wilson ........................ Lynne
Elle Cameron ...................... Alexis
Brandie Harris ................... Carmen
Mario Parrish .................... Jeron
Mike Wade .......................... Q
Amir Woods ......................... Kevin
Music from the
play is also available online. |
