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CHANGED 2015

The story focuses on Candace Benton a grown-up “pew baby” who has decided to break out of her church-box to explore what the world has to offer.

After repeated declines to attend a “meeting” her best friend Natalie keeps raving about, Candace finally decides to attend. These “meetings” are exactly what Candace has been yearning for and quickly finds herself on a soul-searching quest that Eucles the “meeting” leader instigates. It’s doesn’t take long until Candace begins questioning the pulpit pounding preaching she’s been a part of and a church she believes has been resistant to change.

When Natalie stumbles on some critical information about the “meetings”, she has a change of heart and decides to share it with Candace. But when planes are being grounded, people are missing and no one can explain why, it just might be too late.

In a tale of twisting events, last minute decisions and shocking revelations, this stage play will make you think deep and hard, am I ready for Change?

CHANGED performed in Toronto, North York and the Cayman Islands.

Melody of Deception 2014 | Private Pain In Public Pews Part 3

Melody of Deception brings a dazzling dramedy about deception and betrayal nestled in a heartfelt message of hope. The story focuses on small-time hustlers Johnnie, Mitzy and back-slidden Prudence who owe a lot of people money from one of Johnnie’s doomed get-rich-quick schemes. In desperation, they take on a cleaning contract at a local Church and are soon exposed to a scandal only revealed through Prudence’s unwanted frightening gift of divine messages! Spinster Humble Helen has finally gotten her heart’s desire – she’s married! But when her haughty husband shakes things up as the new Musical Director, celebrations are called off when their unlikely connection turns out to be more disastrous than ever imagined.

Melody of Deception performed in Toronto, Brampton, Jamaica, the UK and the United States.

O.M.G. Private Pain In Public Schools 2013

O.M.G. Private Pain In Public Schools is a book and stage play that addresses some of the pressures that face our youth today and the private pain they carry.

The story focuses on sixteen year old Petrice and her best friend Ternella who goes “rebellious”.  Petrice, a new Christian, tries hard to shine her light in High School. Trapped in her own cycle of physical abuse by her Mother, Petrice pushes her pain aside to help her friends around her. But when Ternella gets tangled up with a bad news boyfriend and Petrice witnesses the constant bullying around her, it soon spirals into a head on collision that’s tough for any teenager to handle. No nonsense Teacher Tanis steps in and sets her own curriculum “O.M.G.” that changes the lives of her students forever. She’s a tough teacher with a big heart, and her classroom becomes a beacon of hope for students who come to terms with their troubles, faith and friendships.

O.M.G. Private Pain In Public Schools performed in Brampton, Toronto and Ottawa.

Prayer Still Works 2012  |  Private Pain In Public Pews Part 2

After Minister Terry is humbled by a fall of infidelity, the Church has accepted him back. The Bishop has great plans for Minister Terry’s future. Yet, there is something looming from Terry’s past that may plunge him back to a brick wall. Part 1 concluded with Tia taking a trip to the doctor where she is confronted with unexpected news. Tia has a secret. Will she tell Terry? Will the church receive her back?

Samantha overcomes a past of abuse but as she befriends Petrice, a new young convert in the church, she sees certain signs that are all too familiar. The Bishop tries hard to hold the church together, but as he nears retirement, there are signs of an illness that may be his end. Private Pain In Public Pews Part II takes us deeper into the spiral of Pain within the Pews. Dr. Spencer holds nothing back in her sequel “Prayer Still Works” and unveils a dramatic battle between good and evil rarely seen before on stage. With her clever balance of drama and comedy, the play makes taboo issues much easier to talk about and deal with. If you thought Part 1 was provoking, Prayer Still Works takes gospel theatre to a whole new level. 

Prayer Still Works performed in Vaughan, Ontario.

Private Pain In Public Pews The Original Play 2011

Dr. Spencer’s FIRST play is an adaptation of her timeless book Private Pain In Public Pews.  This book was adapted into a theatrical stage play series that the church community has embraced.  Spencer’s original play is packed with storylines that deals with church secrets and the private lives that hold them.  It uncovers the real secrets that are embedded in the stories of pain behind the scandals that are revealed.  From the Pulpit to the Pew, the play addresses what we all know has gone on in the church, but we’re too afraid to talk about. With a mix of drama and comedy, the hilarious moments in this play makes the difficult issues that are presented much easier to talk and think about.

Private Pain In Public Pews Original Stage Play performed in Toronto, Scarborough, Brampton, Ajax and Ottawa.