Beautiful. Yet this very term deems inadequate for such an
experience. Extraordinaire? Close, yet still is lacking. “Mama I want to sing”
a stage classic in its own right as it records the very life of Harlem’s own
Doris Winter –a preacher’s kid, with an unrelenting passion to sing!
This whole story is a perfect animation of the life of a young,
maturing Doris Winter. Both young and old Doris alike is re-enacted by Ahmaya
Knoelle Higginson, a charming character through and through. As Doris goes
through life; acceptance on the adult choir, the tragic death of her father,
the reassurance given to her from those around her, the pursuing of her dream,
the fear of having to face her mother, (who as many mothers do and will remind
their children –“brought [them] into this world and can take [them out!”) –and
the final course her young life takes when her dream is fulfilled; she keeps
her Daddy’s song in her heart, the voice of God in her mind, and the strong
passion for song in her soul. Such a perfect epitome of a role model for young
stars today. Don’t allow the world to hinder your joy, your passion; but rather
with God’s help, keep moving on strong and take firm hold of your dream.
Bravo!
Brava! Encore! Five Stars!!!!!
You may ask
if I would go see it again. I consider that a rhetorical question, because
based on my above statements, you already have the answer!
