This exciting melodrama/comedy
written and directed by Tanya Thomas Taylor is the conclusion to part 1 of
Absent from the Body?. The question mark in each piece of her work
introduces a moral to the story when the question mark is presented.
Keith
“MrPrezident” Lewis stars as Alphonzo, who struggles with the circumstances that
surround his brother’s demise. In an effort to rejuvenate himself, he
takes on the character of his brother Terrance, who was a smooth talking,
egotistical, womanizer. Ladonia, Terrance’s mother whose starring
role moved the audience to tears in part 1 is played by Najah Nova. She too is torn
to pieces by the untimely death of Terrance and is trying to come to grips with
what time has placed in her hands. Dr. Luke “Love” Sanders played by Paul
“Lumberjack” Taylor keeps the audience in stitches with his comedic acting
style, as he promotes the spiritual side of the purpose and plans God has for
this family. Other starring cast members are Tiana Wiltz as Tra’Shayla the
love-struck, brokenhearted girlfriend, Shalestria Hopkins as the girl who is all
about fun but finds herself in a disturbing predicament, D. Arnold, gossip lady
1 and T. Ventroy
, gossip lady 2 keep the rumors, lies, and distorted thoughts moving
throughout the scenes, Morgan, who plays Sa’Rya is the newly found love of
Alphonzo’s heart , Terrance played by Demathus Ladet the deceased brother of
Alphonzo and Dre’ as the bartender friend continues his love affair with gossip
lady 1.
All
things turn upside down in this riveting, humorous, dramatic tale as each person
finds their pinnacle in the end. Come join us at Cite’ Des Arts, 109 Vine St.,
Lafayette, LA, for two performances, Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. or
Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. (matinee). You may purchase tickets
online at www.citedesarts.org.
Image Credit: Cite des Arts
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