TEARS
Single, sensual, sexual and trying to figure it all out. That best describes the three women we meet in TEARS A SISTER CRIES. Sahira Allen is the central point in the cast, it is through her dramatic relationships with Carlos that we come to meet Connie, Veronica, and Maurice. It is also where this storyline begins its journey to uncover some things about the bedroom and the Bible. What Sahira's heart experiences so does ours? What Veronica has gained revelation about - so have we? What do we want in our spiritual and sensual selves? Is the answer in the tears?
Sahira – is a professional woman, who has a very Bohemian flair about herself. She is a very caring and free-flowing woman. She is also a woman who falls victim to her emotions quite often. She has found herself in a battle with a spiritual urge towards celibacy and setting herself apart and staying in the arms of someone whose love she questions.
Veronica – is very stylish, and contemporary; she has an edge that is unnerving and attractive at the same time. She is a woman whose tolerance for beating around the bush is very low. Her in your face manner is often confrontational though not intentional.
Connie – is the epitome of what a traditional first lady is believed to be – though she is not one. She is a woman who has two appearances one is very church suit, precisely covered and reserved it is the appearance and persona she resents most of the time. The other appearance is of a woman who appreciates her sexuality, and loves to explore all that it can create.
Carlos – is the object of Sahira’s affection. He is Marketing Director for a South Florida company. Carlos has no relationship with God or the church and he is not interested in developing one. Although he loses round one with Sahira, the door is very much still open.
Maurice – who finds himself in the middle of a battle with spiritual matters, is one of Connie’s secret indulgences. Things change between them when Connie decides she needs to prove to Veronica that what she has with him is real. Maurice meanwhile wants only to live his life free of drama from Veronica, Connie and everyone else.
Sahira – is a professional woman, who has a very Bohemian flair about herself. She is a very caring and free-flowing woman. She is also a woman who falls victim to her emotions quite often. She has found herself in a battle with a spiritual urge towards celibacy and setting herself apart and staying in the arms of someone whose love she questions.
Veronica – is very stylish, and contemporary; she has an edge that is unnerving and attractive at the same time. She is a woman whose tolerance for beating around the bush is very low. Her in your face manner is often confrontational though not intentional.
Connie – is the epitome of what a traditional first lady is believed to be – though she is not one. She is a woman who has two appearances one is very church suit, precisely covered and reserved it is the appearance and persona she resents most of the time. The other appearance is of a woman who appreciates her sexuality, and loves to explore all that it can create.
Carlos – is the object of Sahira’s affection. He is Marketing Director for a South Florida company. Carlos has no relationship with God or the church and he is not interested in developing one. Although he loses round one with Sahira, the door is very much still open.
Maurice – who finds himself in the middle of a battle with spiritual matters, is one of Connie’s secret indulgences. Things change between them when Connie decides she needs to prove to Veronica that what she has with him is real. Maurice meanwhile wants only to live his life free of drama from Veronica, Connie and everyone else.
LOVE
Strange isn't it? The way you can be the most passionate and romantic person and yet love can seem like poison on the tongue. Love Well Done makes its way into the ZION saga determined to prove that God knows what is best, even when it looks like it is worse than anything you can imagine. This storyline is about self-forgiveness, reconciliation with self and God, and disclosing those things that seek to keep you hostage. It all comes to life through the encounters of Shara Morrison and Pastor Paul Wilkes.
Shara Morrison
A very eclectic literary artist; she is a freelance writer and a poet. She loves passionately and sometimes errantly. In the midst of a major life crisis, she finds herself questioning whether she can love again. She is authentically feisty and passionate; but life has made her reserved and fearful. Her personality is captivating, but her air is disruptive.
Zandra Morrison
Is a sexy, fun woman who clearly loves to enjoy life and to face whatever it throws at you. Her current major assignment is to bring her younger sister Shara, back to life.
Greg Jennings
Average looking, even kind of nerdy, but there is something in the way he pays attention to her creativity that pulls Shara to him. He seems somewhat elusive; and that becomes horribly evident in the the midst of Shara's life crisis.
Pas. Paul Wilkins
A young, extremely good looking and unorthodox new pastor. He believes in doing ministry where and how people live. It is on a quest to put together one of his out of the box ministry ideas that he meets Zandra and Shara. That meeting forces him to test what he believes and practices about God more than anything in his life.
Justin Walker (JT)
Is much like Paul when it comes to ministry. He and Paul have a history together, and it is what they learned in that history and as men moving through life that they have maintained their friendship.
Shara Morrison
A very eclectic literary artist; she is a freelance writer and a poet. She loves passionately and sometimes errantly. In the midst of a major life crisis, she finds herself questioning whether she can love again. She is authentically feisty and passionate; but life has made her reserved and fearful. Her personality is captivating, but her air is disruptive.
Zandra Morrison
Is a sexy, fun woman who clearly loves to enjoy life and to face whatever it throws at you. Her current major assignment is to bring her younger sister Shara, back to life.
Greg Jennings
Average looking, even kind of nerdy, but there is something in the way he pays attention to her creativity that pulls Shara to him. He seems somewhat elusive; and that becomes horribly evident in the the midst of Shara's life crisis.
Pas. Paul Wilkins
A young, extremely good looking and unorthodox new pastor. He believes in doing ministry where and how people live. It is on a quest to put together one of his out of the box ministry ideas that he meets Zandra and Shara. That meeting forces him to test what he believes and practices about God more than anything in his life.
Justin Walker (JT)
Is much like Paul when it comes to ministry. He and Paul have a history together, and it is what they learned in that history and as men moving through life that they have maintained their friendship.
WGSP
In the midst of all of ZION's drama is a radio station with a lot of power and even more potential. Yet, at the helm of that ship is someone who deals with everything and everyone like disposable wipes. In the midst of consistent stirring of drama, what happens in this station connects the lives of prominent pastors like TL Brighton and Anthony Houston and those around them. It also reveals the truths that shake and shatter when the ON AIR lights go dark. One station, one city and more controversy than both can handle.
Brandi T. (Charlemont)
A top radio talk show host/announcer at WGSP. Her quick wit and sharp opinions keep her phone lines lit up. Her somewhat judgmental viewpoints have led to nasty letters, cancellation of appearances and other interesting things. Yet, because her ratings (and potentially some other things) support her popularity, The station allows her to do/say whatever she pleases.
Preston Darling
The very hands on and invasive General Manager of the radio station. Preston is a very hard to read man and you are never really sure if those good intentions and his seemingly giving spirit are simply manipulative, about the bottom line or really who he is.
Anthony Houston
He has several issues with Preston and the way he does business and takes advantage of ministries. Houston, is overly-sensitive about matters involving the way Spirit, church and their people are handled. He has a very controlled-temper, and a keen ability to intimidate in his quietness and intellect.
Crystal Houston
A professional journalist, and far too curious for her own good (and her husband's - Anthony Houston); Crystal has a way of walking into things that test the boundaries of good judgement. This knack while natural to her, raises the ire of some people at the church where she serves as First Lady, and often puts her and her family in danger.
Ronnie Dove
An average guy, who loves radio and has great aspirations for doing big things in the industry. Dove and Preston have some kind of untold connection that seems to keep him imprisoned. It appears however, his most dangerous entrapment is to another kind of relationship.
Brian
A suave, very metrosexual type of guy, Brian is T.L. Brighton's Chief Assistant and the arranger of all things sinful for is pastor. He is a man full of secrets who keeps friendships at bay; yet longs for someone in his life to share all of his skeletons with.
T.L Brighton
A seasoned pastor, T. L. Brighton is a reality show waiting for cameras. His bad decisions, improper use of Biblical teachings for control and sexual liaisons are just the tip of who he is. He is a man with all kinds of weird strategies to achieve something that he hopes will feel everything missing within.
Warren
A private investigator, Warren has his finger on the pulse of several church scandals and potential church scandals, largely because of his introduction to Anthony and Crystal Houston and some matters he has had to "look into" for Anthony.
Supporting Cast Roles
Radio caller voiceovers
Waitress
Congregation
Choir Members
Maggie (Crystal's best friend - voice-over)
Brandi's best friend - voice over)
Brandi T. (Charlemont)
A top radio talk show host/announcer at WGSP. Her quick wit and sharp opinions keep her phone lines lit up. Her somewhat judgmental viewpoints have led to nasty letters, cancellation of appearances and other interesting things. Yet, because her ratings (and potentially some other things) support her popularity, The station allows her to do/say whatever she pleases.
Preston Darling
The very hands on and invasive General Manager of the radio station. Preston is a very hard to read man and you are never really sure if those good intentions and his seemingly giving spirit are simply manipulative, about the bottom line or really who he is.
Anthony Houston
He has several issues with Preston and the way he does business and takes advantage of ministries. Houston, is overly-sensitive about matters involving the way Spirit, church and their people are handled. He has a very controlled-temper, and a keen ability to intimidate in his quietness and intellect.
Crystal Houston
A professional journalist, and far too curious for her own good (and her husband's - Anthony Houston); Crystal has a way of walking into things that test the boundaries of good judgement. This knack while natural to her, raises the ire of some people at the church where she serves as First Lady, and often puts her and her family in danger.
Ronnie Dove
An average guy, who loves radio and has great aspirations for doing big things in the industry. Dove and Preston have some kind of untold connection that seems to keep him imprisoned. It appears however, his most dangerous entrapment is to another kind of relationship.
Brian
A suave, very metrosexual type of guy, Brian is T.L. Brighton's Chief Assistant and the arranger of all things sinful for is pastor. He is a man full of secrets who keeps friendships at bay; yet longs for someone in his life to share all of his skeletons with.
T.L Brighton
A seasoned pastor, T. L. Brighton is a reality show waiting for cameras. His bad decisions, improper use of Biblical teachings for control and sexual liaisons are just the tip of who he is. He is a man with all kinds of weird strategies to achieve something that he hopes will feel everything missing within.
Warren
A private investigator, Warren has his finger on the pulse of several church scandals and potential church scandals, largely because of his introduction to Anthony and Crystal Houston and some matters he has had to "look into" for Anthony.
Supporting Cast Roles
Radio caller voiceovers
Waitress
Congregation
Choir Members
Maggie (Crystal's best friend - voice-over)
Brandi's best friend - voice over)