top of page
Apr 8, 2026
Donna Baxter Porcher, CEO and founder of Pittsburgh’s Soul Pitt Media, highlighted playwright and producer Gabrielle Haywood on the Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report by VP Craig Dawson (Episode #113) to showcase Haywood's upcoming stage play, The Journey.
The Core of the Conversation
The dialogue focuses on the inspiration, community impact, and deep spiritual vision behind the production. Key highlights of their discussion include:
A Spiritual Transformation: Gabrielle Haywood shares how the play serves as a powerful, spiritual and theatrical rendition of The Wizard of Oz. It swaps the traditional yellow brick road for a personal exploration of faith, relationships, and human purpose.
The Message of Resilience: The conversation dives into how the play addresses life-altering moments that shape who we become. It is designed to inspire the audience to push through personal hardships and embrace their individual callings.
Community Enrichment: Both women emphasize the vital importance of supporting local Black theater and creating spaces where the community can see its own diverse, inspirational stories reflected on stage.
Production Details & Performance Schedule
Presented by Gabin Productions, the production is a large-scale, Broadway-style presentation celebrating its 25th Anniversary
Dates: May 29 – May 31, 2026
Venue: Charity Randall Theater (4301 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Key Cast Members: Starring Kweilynn Greene as Doretha, James Perry as Scar/Lorenzo, Puma Dumar as Mr. Manning/Uncle Howard, and Layton Rochester as Pastor Lyons/Uncle Joe.
Tickets and updates for the show can be found directly through the official Gabin Productions platform.
bottom of page