A West Indian woman expresses to her children the conflict she feels in her roles as a mother and a nanny.

From the musical "Taking Care," about the many aspects of caregiving.

Taking Care

I'm Always Leaving You

Kathleen Payne - Vocal Reel

Roddy, a man with Asperger's who is obsessed with the NYC subway system, holds forth on train statistics and hints at past actions that may have jeopardized his ambition to become a motorman.

From "The Subway Enthusiast," a short musical. Book, lyrics, and music by Kathleen Payne.

THE SUBWAY ENTHUSIAST

I Know Trains

Mrs. Martin, Roddy’s mother, looks at her relationship with her son Roddy, moving from grief and fear over his diagnosis of Asperger's to love and acceptance of her son and herself as a mother.

From "The Subway Enthusiast," a short musical. Book, lyrics, and music by Kathleen Payne.

Outside The Lines

Sarah tells her coworker Hannah how grateful she is that Hannah introduced her to the teachings of the House of Light, and how much her life has changed as a result.

From "At the Feet of the Master," a short musical about a young woman who gets caught up in a self-help cult. Book and lyrics by Kathleen Payne, music by Dionne McClain-Freeney.

Ordinary Special

Newcomer Sarah comforts her fellow House of Light member and mentor after Hannah's disappointing visit to her family, where she finds herself unable to convince them that she is not in a cult and that they should pay for additional House of Light training.

From "At the Feet of the Master," a short musical about a young woman who gets caught up in a self-help cult. Book and lyrics by Kathleen Payne, music by Dionne McClain-Freeney.

We Are Your People Now

Master John, the leader of the House of Light self-help cult, opens the meeting. 

From "At the Feet of the Master," a short musical about a young woman who gets caught up in a self-help cult. Book and lyrics by Kathleen Payne, music by Dionne McClain-Freeney.

Just John

Poor Ellen At The Veil - A retelling of the classic murder ballad "Poor 
Ellen Smith" from the point of view of the victim. She speaks to her murderer, Peter, from beyond the grave.

From "Poor Mary Ellen," a musical project in development.

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