The Preacher’s Wife is a stage play incorporating theater and music. Robert King Jr. is writing this new stage adaptation that is loosely based off the book by Robert Nathan in 1928, The Bishop’s Wife. It sparked the 1945 film and remake in 1966. Still using the same character names, but with a new modern-day twist. In this stage adaptation, Dudley has been waiting to earn his wings. After God shows Dudley flashbacks through Julia and Henry’s life, God finally decides Dudley is equipped with enough information for the task. Dudley poses as the answer to Pastor Henry Bigg’s prayer request. While trying to assist Henry with his problems, Dudley gets distracted by his wife, Julia. It has feel good message, uplifting, and shines the light on preacher wives with empathy.

Please Email: kingproductionsatx@gmail.com to reserve a slot

What to Prepare:

Singing roles –
Please prepare a Contemporary Gospel song to sing acapella best showing your vocal range.

Non singing roles –
There will be cold readings from the script.

Casting Roles:
Rev. Henry Biggs (non singing role) – The pastor of a small Baptist church in a poverty stricken neighborhood.

Dudley (non singing role) – A witty and debonair angel

Joe Hamilton (non singing role) – Smooth talking, running for office

Jeremiah (non singing role) – Julia and Henry’s young 6 year old son that narrates the story.

Hakim (non singing role) – Jeremiah’s best friend that Julia and Henry end up adopting.

Saul (singing role) – Rev. Biggs’ right hand man and deacon at the church.

Beverly (singing role) – Rev. Biggs’ secretary and she is over the youth ministry at the church.

Also casting singers and dancers to be in the 30 piece ensemble.