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‘More Than Just A First Lady’ is a stage play that highlight some of the stereotypes associated with pastor’s wives. Lynnell Logan a.k.a L.A Logan and SoWright Theater Company hopes to shine a spotlight on the challenges that come with the title ‘First Lady’. Most see this title as prestigious and one of honor, but the real “shine” often falls on the pastor. First Ladies’ often make the biggest sacrifices that allow the Pastor to pastor. These sacrifices often leave first ladies dealing with feeling undervalued, feeling unappreciated, isolated, lack of ambition, unrealistic expectations, lack of identity, disrespect, and various forms of abuse. By the end of ‘More Than Just A First Lady’ we hope that our audience will see the women behind the title of ‘First Lady’ as a human that desires the same things every other woman does.

SHORT SYNOPSIS OF THE PLAY

First Lady Ebonie Hawkins-O’Hare's life is a relentless juggling act of faith, family, and ambition, but when she dares to break free from the suffocating expectations of her role as a pastor’s wife, she uncovers dark secrets lurking within her church’s sacred walls and her own lineage. As she seeks to explore a hidden side of herself, her rebellion sparks a risky chain of events that threaten to unravel her reputation, shatter her marriage, and expose truths that some would kill to keep buried. With her spiritual and personal worlds colliding, Ebonie must navigate Productions hopes to shine a spotlight on the challenges that come with the title ‘First Lady’. Most see this title as prestigious and one of honor, but the real “shine” often falls on the pastor. First Ladies’ often make the biggest sacrifices that allow the Pastor to pastor. These sacrifices often leave first ladies dealing with feeling undervalued, feeling unappreciated, isolated, lack of ambition, unrealistic expectations, lack of identity, disrespect, and various forms of abuse. By the end of ‘More Than Just A First Lady’ we hope that our audience will see the women behind the title of ‘First Lady’ as a human that desires the same things every other woman does.

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

(Unhappy) Lead Role

(Portraying age 32-36)

Character Description: First Lady, business owner, following in her mother’s footsteps while fighting to find her own dreams and aspirations.

#2) Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Sr.

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

(Deceptive) Lead Role

(Portraying age 40-45)

Character Description: Husband and Pastor. Resentful because his father trapped him into becoming a Pastor. He hates who his father is, but he has become the same liar and cheater

like him. A gas lighter.

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

(Independent) Supporting Role. (Portraying age 24 to 26)

Character Description: Wife, mother, business owner. Makes more money than her husband. Secretly upset with husband for cheating so she withholds intimacy to punish him.

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

(Reformed Playboy) Supporting Role

(Portraying age 28 to 32)

Character Description: Married to Adriana and used to be a serial cheater. Working hard to save his marriage but struggling as he does not feel his wife is putting in the same effort.

#5) Edna Jean Hawkins:

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

(Direct) Supporting Role

(Portraying age 60 to 75)

Character Description: A First Lady who came from generations of pastor’s wives. Was taught there was no other life to have outside of being a pastor’s wife. She expects her family to be always polished. She is not afraid to speak her mind and let a person know how she feels about them. Does not care for her son-in-law.

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

(Peacekeeper) Supporting Role

(Portraying age 60 to 75)

Character Description: Pastor, devoted family man. Married to Edna. Always willing to do what it takes to keep the peace.

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

(Passive) Supporting Role

(Portraying age 60 to 75)

Character Description: A First Lady who loves her children but tolerates her husband. She would rather keep the peace instead of going toe-to-toe to get her point across.

#8 Jessie Dean O’Hare Sr.

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

(Egotistical) Supporting Role.

(Portraying age 60 to 75)

Character Description: Pastor who is married to Shirley. He is obsessed with rising to the top. He will sacrifice his family and his soul to be the head leader in charge. The only right way is his way and if you don’t conform, he will resort to blackmail to have his way.

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

(Loose) Supporting Role

(Portraying age 40-45)

Character Description: Wife who cheats on her husband and friendship with her sister-in-law. Believes in dressing provocatively with a total disregard to the church. Loves to keep the church women talking about her and a good cocktail.

#10 Theodore Paul Hawkins:

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

(Oblivious) Supporting Role.

(Portraying age 40 to 45)

Character Description: Husband to Gladys and older bother to Ebonie. Clueless that his wife is cheating on him.

#11 Blake

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

Supporting Role

(Portraying age 23 to 26)

Character Description: Works for Ebonie at the boutique.

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

Supporting Role.

(Portraying age 7 to 10)

Character Description: Ebonie and Trenton’s son.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS

LOCATION: LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

It’s almost here! Audition Time!

CHARACTERS

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

#2) Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Sr.

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#1) Ebonie LaTrice Hawkins-O’Hare

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#3) Adriana LaChelle Maxwell-West

#5) Edna Jean Hawkins:

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

#4) Hershel Oliver “O” West

#6 Millard Sylvester Hawkins

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

#8 Jessie Dean O’Hare Sr.

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#7 Shirley Mae Jones-O’Hare:

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#10 Theodore Paul Hawkins:

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#9 Gladys Faye Jones-Hawkins:

#11 Blake

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#12 Trenton Malcolm O’Hare Jr.

#13 Trinity Marie O’Hare

FILL OUT FORM BELOW !

PLEASE INCLUDE A HEADSHOT , ACTING RESUME OR SHORT DESCRIPTION OF ACTING EXPERIENCE (IF ANY) . WE ARE EQUIPPED TO HANDLE FIRST TIME ACTORS AND ENCOURAGE AND WELCOME ALL APPLICANTS. DETAILS WILL COME TO YOU VIA EMAIL & UPON SUBMISSION. YOU MAY AUDITION FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE

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