Mama, I Want To Sing, according to press notes, "tells the story of a talented young girl who dreams of leaving her church choir to pursue a life in popular music, despite strong objections from her mother. A tribute to the many African-American artists with church choir roots who rose to fame in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, creator Vy Higginsen based her musical on the life of her sister, Doris Troy, whose 1963 hit 'Just One Look' launched her to international fame." The musical has a book and lyrics by Higginsen and Ken Wydro with original music by Wesley Naylor.
The current cast includes Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson as Doris, Bettina Pennon as Mama, Sandra Huff as Sister Carrie, Tyrone Flowers as Reverend Winters and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as the Minister of Music, with members of the Gospel for Teens Choir in the ensemble.
Here's a look at the 30th Anniversary Celebration:
For more information, visit MamaFoundation.org.
