Doug and Steve collaborated with playwright Luther Goins on One Day In December—a 15-minute musical about an everyday Joe who wants nothing more than to play Santa Claus in the local Christmas parade.
Luther’s book was inspiring.
This five-tune, five-character rom-com was first performed in 2005 by students of Loyola University of Chicago Theatre Department: Danielle Diaz, Angie Johnson, Sarah Pretz, Michael Sherman, and Mike Wolfe (produced by Theatre Building Chicago, directed by Allan Chambers, musical direction by Jeff Bouthiette).
A playwright, a composer, and a lyricist walk into a bar...
Luther Goins, playwright
Luther Goins’ first play, Love Child, debuted at Live Bait Theatre, and was produced twice in 2002 by Chicago Theatre Company and the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. He is currently working on a new play, Three Rooms In Newark, and Funny, a book of short stories; both works focus on the challenges of growing up in Newark, NJ. Luther has served in key consulting roles for several theaters, including Porchlight Music Theatre, Congo Theatre, and Victory Gardens Theatre.
He holds the honor of being the first African American Board Chair of Season of Concern, an organization that supports Chicago theater practitioners and artists who are impacted by any illness, injury, or health-related issue that prevents them from working.
Honors & Awards for Love Child:
Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work (2001)
Chicago After Dark Awards for Best New Work and Best Ensemble (2001)
Chicago African American Arts Alliance Award for Best New Play (2002)
Cincinnati Entertainment Award for Best Local Premiere (2002)