Gospel Musical

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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 send a video link of a monologue,  song, and/or rap according to the character's skills to https://www.whosesideareyouonmusical.com/general-5