Single Life: the Musical (Movie Review)

“Single Life (the Poem)”

She craves the manifestation
of an outlet for her love.
Too many times she’s been tapped.
So many times, it’s about to spill over.
Someone catch it before it’s lost!
Ripe & ready, she’s being stretched.
Unpicked and ‘unpoured’…
Can’t take it no more!
About to reach her limit
’cause He keeps filling her up;
constantly, constantly filling her cup!
About to scream, she needs a home for her love!
This body alone can’t contain it all.
But she’s scared.
She feels too fast and heals too slow.
So where is her love supposed to go…
Not knowing, she feels trapped.
But knowing He stands in the gap.
And this…
Sustains her patience.
She waits in faith
to be found.

Copyright ©2010 Keisha L. Clarke
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“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” –Psalms 27:14

 

Speaking as a single woman, I can attest that waiting on the Lord for a future companion is easier said than done.  Quite frankly, it has often felt nearly impossible!  How many of you reading this right now can agree with me on that statement?  My guess is if you’re single, the majority of you have already cosigned what you’ve read in your minds.  As for those who are married, chances are you’ve felt the same way and now have a testimony.  As for “Alexis Hunter” of the soon-to-be released, Single Life: the Musical, she would agree 100%!  Her agreement is evident as she expresses her frustrations, and eventually embraces her own testimony.  As the main character of this groundbreaking musical/ film, Hunter is an unmarried Christian woman living in Brooklyn, New York, who shares the many struggles she has to face in her single-hood.

Single Life: the Musical was written and directed by Cindy St. Vil, along with Tania Chambers.  Both of these women are native New Yorkers and St. Vil actually plays the part of the main character, “Alexis Hunter.”  As an unmarried Christian herself, I believe it is safe to assume that Hunter’s character is somewhat based on the real life struggles of the film’s co-director.  I say this because although St. Vil’s life story is not totally identical to Hunter’s, she has felt the loneliness that has led many single women along a similar path.  Along with this, we witness the struggles of her co-star, Lawrence McClean, who plays “Bryan Miller.”  McClean’s role is imperative as he exposes viewers to the struggles of the single Christian male.

As you embark on an emotional ride, Single Life: the Musical will make you laugh and it will also make you cry.  But most importantly, it will have you reflect upon your own lives and on how faithful we all truly are in waiting on the Lord.  Is Alexis Hunter faithful as she waits? Or do you think like many of us, she has to learn the hard way?  And what about Bryan Miller?   When it comes to these two,  just hope they don’t learn a little too late.  If you’d like a sneak peak at the answer, watch the trailer below.  And soon enough, you’ll all find out just how difficult it was for Brian and Alexis to wait. But until then, here’s a preview of what you have to look forward to. I pray you’re all blessed by this review and trust you’ll be blessed even more by the film.

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“Single Life (the Poem)”

 

She craves the manifestation
of an outlet for her love.
Too many times she’s been tapped.
So many times, it’s about to spill over.
Someone catch it before it’s lost!
Ripe & ready, she’s being stretched.
Unpicked and ‘unpoured’…
Can’t take it no more!
About to reach her limit
’cause He keeps filling her up;
constantly, constantly filling her cup!
About to scream, she needs a home for her love!
This body alone can’t contain it all.
But she’s scared.
She feels too fast and heals too slow.
So where is her love supposed to go…
Not knowing, she feels trapped.
But knowing He stands in the gap.
And this…
Sustains her patience.
She waits in faith
to be found.

 

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” –Psalms 27:14

 

Speaking as a single woman, I can attest that waiting on the Lord for a future companion is easier said than done.  Quite frankly, it has often felt nearly impossible!  How many of you reading this right now can agree with me on that statement?  My guess is if you’re single, the majority of you have already cosigned what you’ve read in your minds.  As for those who are married, chances are you’ve felt the same way and now have a testimony.  As for “Alexis Hunter” of the soon-to-be released, Single Life: the Musical, she would agree 100%!  Her agreement is evident as she expresses her frustrations, and eventually embraces her own testimony.  As the main character of this groundbreaking musical/ film, Hunter is an unmarried Christian woman living in Brooklyn, New York, who shares the many struggles she has to face in her single-hood.

 

Single Life: the Musical was written and directed by Cindy St. Vil, along with Tania Chambers.  Both of these women are native New Yorkers and St. Vil actually plays the part of the main character, “Alexis Hunter.”  As an unmarried Christian herself, I believe it is safe to assume that Hunter’s character is somewhat based on the real life struggles of the film’s co-director.  I say this because although St. Vil’s life story is not totally identical to Hunter’s, she has felt the loneliness that has led many single women along a similar path.  Along with this, we witness the struggles of her co-star, Lawrence McClean, who plays “Bryan Miller.”  McClean’s role is imperative he exposes viewers to the struggles of the single Christian male.

 

As you embark on an emotional ride, Single Life: the Musical will make you laugh and it will also make you cry.  But most importantly, it will have you reflect upon your own lives and on how faithful we all truly are in waiting on the Lord.  Is Alexis Hunter faithful she waits? Or do you think like many of us, she has to learn the hard way?  And what about Bryan Miller?   If you’d like a sneak peak at the answer, just watch the trailer below.  And soon enough, you’ll all find out just how difficult it was for Brian and Alexis to wait. But until then, here’s a preview of what you have to look forward to. I pray you’re all blessed by this review and trust you’ll be blessed even more by the film.

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~ by Keisha L. Clarke on October 31, 2010.