THE AMEN CORNER A Play

James Baldwin's three-act play focuses on the power of religion to shield people from the perils outside church walls, as dramatized by an African American family. The cast are quirky, protective, gossipy, dogmatic, and spirited. Dion Graham begins the production as Baldwin, clearly and confidently sharing the importance of this story. A chorale then swells--warm, collective, and filled with the gospel. Myra Lucretia Taylor portrays Pastor Margaret, who is strong, unrelenting, and overly protective, namely toward her son. Taylor captures the shifting emotions of her character throughout the play. This is a story of the highs and lows of passionate people who are trying to survive the best way they can. T.E.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]