SYNOPSIS
The Devil Ain't Gonna Win is an urban faith-based musical drama featuring a battle between
God and the Devil
for
the soul of Jason, an African
American gospel singing
drug addict.
Jason, the youngest of the Wilson Brothers' singing group,
wants to make it in the gospel music industry while
secretly harboring anger against God.
Songs / Music from the first 21 pages:
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Fresh out of rehab, Jason celebrates his sobriety in church by thanking Mom and his brothers for their unwavering support and prayers while also giving praises to God with his testimonial: "Wake Up."
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On a mission to destroy Jason's faith in God and make him relapse, the Devil/Lou attempts to sell him crack.
However, determined to stay clean, Jason sings
"I Don't Want It."
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The Devil/Lou, gives Jason free crack as a "thank you" gift for being one of his favorite customers. Jason looks
at the "gift" and resist the Devil/Lou's temptation when
he sings "This Time."
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Jason complains about singing in church and only receiving an "Aaaaamen." Mom responds with:
"You ain’t soundin’ like you got the heart and soul
of a gospel singer." She sings "Do You Know The
Lord?"
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Jason attempts to tell Mom about his painful childhood memories but she refuses to listen and talks about the
past that also pains her. Frustrated Jason rushes out the house and dances into a stream of consciousness. "Flashback"
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When Jason complains about his life, Mom educates him on their family's painful, yet historical legacy of activism against racism, oppression, and voter intimidation in America. She inspires him to honor
the sacrifices made "for you and me to have a better life" when she sings "It's Up To Us."
NOTE: In addition to a heart wrenching love story, this musical drama has many
interwoven layers of the
Wilson family's trials
and tribulations. The above synopsis
barely scratches the surface!
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