The sequel to the hugely popular and widely produced First Baptist of Ivy Gap
First
Baptist of Ivy Gap's 100th anniversary picnic was a smashing success,
except for one little thing: the bolt of lightning that struck the
church's steeple, igniting a fire that destroyed the sanctuary and so
much more. In the wake of the disaster, key women of the church – led by
Edith, the pastor's take-charge wife – gather in what's left (the
fellowship hall) to commiserate and try to put things back together. To
raise spirits and funds for rebuilding, the women plan an evening of
entertainment designed to showcase the congregation's talent. Could it
be that some of Edith's gang plan a song and dance number that may shock
the congregation? If so, how will they circumvent the authority of the
all-male conservative board of deacons, not to mention, one of their
own? Change is in the air as these six diverse women challenge
institutions as well as each other. Along the way, there are laughs to
be shared, battles to be fought, love to be won, relationships to be
mended, and losses to be grieved.
The play features music (in the
form of hymns played on an organ or piano) as well as additional hymns
and traditional music song by characters to advance the story, define
character and entertain.