by Charlayne Woodard

A young girl’s coming of age story composed of live autobiographical vignettes that begin with her premature birth and end with her first solo performance in her church’s junior choir. Whispering secrets, imitating the people of her life and even bursting into song, the author fills the stage with giddy laughter, haunting memories, and the pure joy of innocence.

by Langston Hughes

A gospel musical by the legendary Langston Hughes, this  passionate a spirited musical comedy follows the lives of two women who decide to open up a storefront gospel church in the heart of Harlem for two very different reasons and in the process they have a run in with the devil himself.

by Nathan Louis Jackson

The King family is used to being broke, but when their father is diagnosed with at serious illness, sons Ennis and Malcolm must clearly decide where their loyalties lie. This powerful new play by a brilliant young writer brings new perspectives on the struggles of the next generation.

Book by George Furth

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Company is a musical comedy about five married, once married, or soon to be married couples and their good friend, Robert, a young bachelor who has avoided long-term relationships. Eventually, Bobby learns that while relationships aren’t perfect, they can be a beautiful and necessary part of “Being Alive.”