Renewal Musical
Renewal (A Two-Man Musical) Addressing Conflict in Marriage from the Perspective of the Gospel.
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of a bustling Urban city, Renewal (A Two-Man Musical): Addressing Conflict in Marriage from the Perspective of the Gospel of Christ – is a peep into the lives of a Christian married couple working through their marital struggles. The ebb and flow of sweet moments and crises inadvertently leads them to search for answers in God’s word.
The plot begins with fond memories on a Saturday morning of how Aduke and Adesina first met but spirals into odd conversations and attitudes betraying a performance-based love that insists on its selfish ways instead of lovingly serving one another. They gradually turn against each other as enemies that consistently disagree on many issues. Thank God for His forgiving grace, mercy, and love that convicted Aduke and Adesina through His Word and restored their marriage against all odds. The musical ended with the celebration of God’s grace and forgiveness extended to one as the couple set on a new adventure with promises to align with God’s Word – inspiring them to be gracious, humble, understanding, loving, and many more towards one another.
This is a Scripture-inspired plot with original multi-genre composition employing African folklore, African American spirituals, classical, Gospel, and popular music. Inspiration from 1 Peter 3:1-9, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 13, and many more, plus influences from various interviews with Christian professional counselors/therapists.
Renewal musical is an inspiration from the Holy Spirit. The aim is to show that the marriage union is nothing without God and His word at its center. To encourage believers of Christ to use the manual (the Scriptures) the author of marriage (God) gave us to transform their marriage and not conform to the non-biblical cultural influences that break unions, homes, and society. It also reminds couples to speak up and seek Godly counsel, especially in their local church assembly and with other Christian professionals.
The Two-Man performance would last about 75 minutes, followed by a 20-minute talk-back session for the audience to ask questions and give feedback. There will also be an opportunity to reintroduce the local assembly’s home-based pre- and post-marriage counselors to their congregation and guest.
You can also send an email if you would like to partner with us by bringing “Renewal” to your location.
- Adeniyi Samuel: Playwright and Composer
- Ranti Néo: Co-playwright
- Alexia Rowe: Co-playwright
- Ranti Néo and Adeniyi Samuel: Performers
Biography
Ranti is an opera/crossover recording artist and songwriter. She worked as a chemical engineer before her musical journey led her to performances across Europe, Africa, and the United States. She most recently performed as ‘Fiordiligi’ in Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte at the 2022 Vienna Opera Festival.
Ranti wrote and staged the musical After the Dream and was featured on CNN’s ‘Around Africa.’ She has also recorded original songs and folksongs such as ‘There is a Fire’ and ‘Iwe Kiko’ for which she won the Best Alté Music Video Award.
She is pursuing her Postgraduate studies at the Friedrich Gulda Music Conservatory in Vienna, Austria.
Adeniyi is a versatile bass-baritone singer, songwriter/composer, voice/music theory instructor, church music director/worship leader/consultant whose musical interests cover a range of genres. He has enjoyed lead roles in various operas/operettas/musicals.
Adeniyi is interested in fusing Western and African music, utilizing his expertise in various genres. He is the author of the Spirit and Truth Worship Series. He also is the writer, composer, producer, and performer of the One-Man Christmas Musical, We Need a Savior (A Telling of the Birth of Christ from an African Perspective) and the Two-Man Musical, Renewal (Addressing Marital Conflict from a Gospel perspective).
He is presently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music, Vocal Performance, and Pedagogy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas.
We want this production to be accessible to everyone. Please consider making a voluntary donation that would help cover expenses, fund future productions, and establish a fledgling artist’s career. Any amount helps and would be greatly appreciated. A donation may be made via Zelle (sadeniyi79@yahoo.com), CashApp (@SamOye1), Venmo (@Adeniyi-Samuel), PayPal (@AdeniyiSamuel69), a check addressed to Adeniyi Samuel, or you can drop your donation at the event.
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