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The Soulman's Soul by Joycelyn Walls

The Soulman s Soul is a two-act, fictional, musical play based on the life of Gospel, Pop & Soul Singer, Sam Cooke. Set in 1950s & 60s Chicago, The Soulman s Soul follows the life of a popular, young black man who attains extreme celebrity singing Gospel, while desiring to cross over to Pop music.

The Play chronicles his struggle to gain acceptance in White America s music forums while giving you a glimpse at his determination to be the Master of his own destiny, the powers that wanted to control his success, and the women that would do anything to be in his bed.

Playwright's Bio:

Joyce Walls is a Morgan State University graduate who developed her love of Theatre accidentally while working with and finally being trained in Stage Lighting and Set Design, by the late, great Clinton CJ Johnson. The mother of 2 fine gentlemen, Joyce began writing more than 20 years ago after watching her eldest son's imagination come alive so vividly that she felt compelled to capture it in the form of a children's story. As a result, she has several children's stories currently being illustrated for publication. Her love of writing grew as she tried her hand at writing novels and scripts for stage and screen. Joyce is also the Founder and CEO of a Non-profit Organization she started to support Adults with Autism. Her youngest son has Autism. Advised early in his development that she would have to be prepared to create what he needed to prevent him from falling between the cracks of society, she recognized a societal need and set into motion her contribution to a solution, The Joy of Life Developmental Institute, Inc. . Part of the proceeds from the sale of her The Soulman's Soul novel will be donated to the organization.