James Baldwin

The Amen Corner James Baldwin

Comic Drama

Characters: 4 male, 10 female

Compelete interior

Self-anointed Harlem store front preacher Margaret Alexander is the leader of her flock and about to see her world crumble. Son David her church organist, is set on following in the footsteps of his father, jazz musician Luke. When the errant husband and father comes home to die, Sister Margaret finds herself losing everything but coming to terms with her own true sense of faith. From the author of Blues for Mr. Charlie.

"The characters are honestly observed, and the lines have wings and humor."- The New York Daily News

"Truth, vividness and rich humanity."- The New York Post