‘The Gospel Singer’ ends Pgh Playwrights Theatre season
Chicago Defender Newsroom
GOD AND GAYS—Isaac, left, played by Mils M.J. James, and Donnie, played by Micheal Young, talk about God and gays in religion. GAYS IN THE CHURCH—Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company closed its 2013-2014 season with the play, “The Gospel Singer.” The Company will open its 2014-2015 season Oct. 4 at the theater with “Book of Ezra,” a one-man play written and starring Leslie Ezra Smith, and directed by Mark Clayton Southers. “The Gospel Singer” focused on gays in the church. Pictured above, Rev. Walker, left, played by Charles Timbers, and Pastor James, played by Ken Lutz, have a religious talk about gays in the church. (Photos by J. L. Martello) CLUB OWNER—Hank, played by John Gresh, is the club owner who drinks because of the protest taking place outside his club. PROTESTORS—Pastor James, played by Ken Lutz, holds a sign during a protest scene in the play. THE SINGER—Ruthie, played by Mils M.J. James, singing on stage in the club.
