When playwrights and stage plays are mentioned in the metro-Louisville, KY area, one name is consistent within those conversations – Leslie Pryor Productions.
Pryor’s ninth stage play “When Marriage Isn’t Enough” debuted on November 23, 2019 at The Russell Theater in Louisville, KY. Initially, the play was scheduled for two shows on Saturday the 23rd but its enormous anticipation resulted in immediate sellouts – prompting a third show to be scheduled on Sunday November 24th at 4pm.
Over the past few years, Leslie Pryor Productions LLC., has acquired a cult-like following for its stage plays, within the state of Kentucky. The company’s current run of nine consecutive productions, with at least one sellout show – has many locals nicknaming Pryor, “Louisville’s Tyler Perry.”
The humorous, faith inspired productions often provide a unique blend of entertainment, education and social awareness.
Pryor’s stage plays have a reputation for humorously addressing many of the issues that African-Americans face on daily basis – while typically providing solutions and information regarding resource options.
“I wanted to convey Heart Disease Awareness for the African-American community, as well as Love Language. There are five Love Languages and many people don’t know about them. It’s very important for your mate to know your Love Language and for you to know your mate’s Love Language as well.” – Leslie Pryor.
When Marriage Isn’t Enough, tackles the challenges of marriage after the honeymoon phase has passed – and couples are no longer dedicated to the actions that initially caused them to fall in love.
In the stage play, Morgan and Dr. Tilley (played by Gwen Evans & Theo Mackey) are a successful couple, who have been married for seven years. Morgan is an attorney and District Court Judge, whose recent career advancements, now have her earning a greater salary than her husband, Dr. Tilley.
Faced with insecurities about his wife’s new status – Dr. Tilley tries to maintain his role as the “Head of Household” by purchasing expensive gifts for his wife and taking her on lavish vacations, instead of just simply loving the woman he married.
Morgan allows the financial role-reversal to go to her head as well. She begins verbally belittling her husband and is no longer treating him like the man she once fell in love with.
The troubled marriage is tested when Morgan decides to throw her sister a surprise baby shower and Dr. Tilley’s childhood friend shows up to join the celebration. In a moment of weakness, Morgan confides in the friend that Dr. Tilley has recently been unfaithful in their marriage.
Instead of being moral and emotional support for the damaged couple – Dr. Tilley’s friend uses this information in attempts to convince Morgan into having an affair with him. Simultaneously, Dr. Tilley finds himself confiding in Morgan’s pregnant sister and those two share an intimate moment themselves.
Ultimately, the couple’s faith in God overpowers their struggles and they realize that their marriage is worth fighting for.
Morgan and Dr. Tilley are forced to resort back to the foundation that built their love and begin to put in the work necessary to repair their relationship – because it takes more than just a piece of paper When Marriage Isn’t Enough.
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Brad Harrison is a journalist/motivational speaker/entrepreneur and on-air personality. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with cum laude honors from the University of Louisville. In October 2015, he started UrbanMaxx Magazine to provide positive role models for Urban residents that reside in at-risk-communities and lack positive leadership in their lives.
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