Private Pain in Public Pews @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Sat Oct 15, Sat Oct 22nd and Sat Nov 5th!

PRIVATE PAIN IN PUBLIC PEWS
FIRST TIME PLAYWRIGHT IS A HIT WITH AUDIENCES, RETURNS FOR ENCORE SHOWS

Private Pain in Public Pews played to sold out audiences when it debuted in Toronto last Spring. Now, first time playwright Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer is giving more people the chance to see everyone’s new favourite gospel show. With absolutely no theatrical training, Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer’s FIRST play is a timeless production that the church community has fully embraced. It’s now back for encore performances in Ajax, Brampton and Ottawa!

The play deals with church secrets and the private lives that hold them. It’s no secret the Christian church has been experiencing a period of turbulence. From the Pulpit to the Pew, leaders and laypersons are falling from their pedestals one after the next with scandals of infidelity, double lives and money obsessions. But the real secrets are embedded in the stories of pain behind these scandals. And that’s where this theatrical stage play, Private Pain in Public Pews comes in.

The story focuses on Minister Terry and his wife Lydia who are admired by the congregation. But their picture perfect image is threatened when Terry’s old flame Tia, weasels her way back into his life. Terry tries hard to run from his past but ends up hitting a brick wall.

“The play addresses what we all know has gone on in the church, but we’re too afraid to talk about,” says Spencer. “It’s dramatic, thought provoking and funny! A bit of humor makes difficult issues much easier to talk about.”

Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer is a professor of Social Work at York University. It was through Divine inspiration along with her background in counseling that ultimately led her to write the book and adapt it into a play. “I was writing down some advice to share with a church member who seemed to be going through some hard times. And when I started writing I literally couldn’t stop. Those jottings translated into a book, which was the basis of the stage play”.

Whether you’re a churchgoer or not, you will be moved by this play, Private Pain in Public Pews will give you a lot to think AND laugh about. It’s a play that crosses all boundaries of traditional gospel theatre. It’s real, honest, and heartfelt. Don’t miss your chance to experience the show that will keep you on the edge of your pew.

Dr. Elaine Brown Spencer and cast members are available for interviews.

LOCATIONS:

OTTAWA- Saturday Oct. 15th 2011
Bronson Centre,
211 Bronson Ave
Showtime: 7:00pm

AJAX- Saturday Oct. 22nd 2011
J. Clarke Richardson
1355 Harwood Ave. N.
ShowTime: 7:30pm

BRAMPTON- Saturday Nov. 5th 2011
Lester B. Pearson Theatre
150 Central Park Drive
ShowTime: 7:30pm

TICKET INFO:
$30 group rate of 10 or more, $35 advanced, $40 door price.
Order tickets online at www.ticketgateway.com

For more info on the play: http://www.drelainespencer.com/Books/The-Play/The-PLAY-Private-Pain-In-Public-Pews.html

Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jg4X89Ib_I