| From the Folk Opera Series, HIP HOP MUSICAL MYSTERIES Jacqueline Hankins, Book, Lyrics & Music Producer, Director, Editor |
| A COURTROOM COMEDY! In a jealous rage, Miriam Cook runs over her husband, Arthur Cook, of Cook Technological Research, Inc., several times with her car. Miriam hires a celebrity lawyer, Amanda Warren, who just might get her off! Great music, fast-moving film sequences mixed with lively stage performances. You’ll never guess the ending! Cast: Margaret Wheeler, Christine Quigless, Jacqueline Hankins, Eric Walker, Anna Hill, Ann Estill, Rashawn Strife, Erika Myers, Mykeko Bryant. Jury: Vincenzo Vaccaro, Carmen Mathis, Leroy Hankins, Crystal Roman, Cecelia Hankins, Cory Brookshire, Giovanni Trosa, Christopher Johnson, Francesca Bellenis, Amir Levi, Thomas Blake, Christine Bardes. |
| Miriam Cook Arrested and Indicted. MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE! |
| "I caught you in the act!" |
| "His cheating lies would never end. I backed right over him again, and again and again!" |
| "Her tears may help to save her life, but she's going to jail. Tears won't suffice." |
| JUDGE ABIGAIL NOLAN |
| "Oh, this is rich! I've got these two. James Delroy, a pompous fool. Amanda Warren, self-righteous joke. Ready! Set! Here we go, Folks!" |
| THE LAWYERS |
| THE WITNESSES |
| Mrs. Martinez, Cook Family Housekeeper |
| Mary Hill, The Barfly |
| "Their marriage was a tale of doom. Disaster had to happen soon!" |
| Amy Best, Secretary |
| Bob Brannigan, Partner Cook Tech Research, Inc. |
| JURY DELIBERATION! |
| RICHARD MACLEAN TEACHER |
| ROGER CLARK COMPUTER PROGRAMMER |
| ABE JOHNSON CARPENTER |
| RON THOMAS TAXI DRIVER |
| THOMAS MARTIN SALESMAN |
| HERSCHEL MYERS STOCK BROKER |
| RANDY WILSON ARMY RETIREE |
| "She's a stupid bitch. I know her type. She's guilty! Tears won't save her life!" |
| LORNA MATHIS NEWS REPORTER |
| ALICIA POST HOUSEWIFE |
| JANIS RAMIREZ TEACHER |
| MAVIS JONES BUS DRIVER |
| THOMASINA MOORE WRITER |
| "You go girl! I got your back! Don't let no man treat you like that!" |
| "They call me a 'walking train wreck'. I'll show them. I'll win this sucker. I'll make them eat their words for supper." |
| "Is she so angry, mean, depraved to send her husband to his grave?" |
