As someone who ADORES Billie Holiday, this short play by RACHEL FEENY-WILLIAMS is a true treat. I had the opportunity to recently read for the young Billie inspired character in our weekly playwriting group. It is a endearing love letter to overcoming adversity and following your dreams. The message? Beautiful. The tribute to teachers all over the world? Dead on. Thank you, Rachel.

I am in awe of writers who can create a back story for a famous character in history, and Rachel does just this in superb fashion in LADY SINGS. Billie Holiday was such a precocious talent, gifted beyond her own knowledge.

Most of us, if we're lucky enough, had a teacher or person in our early life who made such an impression on us that they helped to shape our future. I wonder what Ms Black would have made of 'Strange Fruit'?

Rachel Feeny-Williams at her best.

LADY SINGS by Rachel Feeny-Williams is a powerful story that reminds us that adults have an incredible amount of influence on young people. As adults, we must be responsible and ensure that we are a *positive* influence. Like the character of Ms. Black, we should never give up on a young person and should be available to give advice and lend a hand even if they say they do not need our help. The characters are well written and became very real to me. Feeny-Williams has a wonderful skill in telling an engaging story with characters you will care about.