MAGGIE: NEVER BITTER by TAJ Shotwell

Genre: Modern Family and Faith Drama / Mystery / Romance / Musical

A beautiful young teacher returns home when her father falls ill, only to become the target of her jealous, mentally unstable stepmother. As her faith is tested and secrets unfold, Maggie discovers the healing power of love, forgiveness, and unexpected friendship. 

A modern-day fairy tale rooted in faith, betrayal, romance, and redemption, MAGGIE: NEVER BITTER is a genre-blending drama enriched with original songs that bring depth and emotion to every scene. Whether navigating the joys of teaching, the pain of loss, or the threat of betrayal, Maggie clings to her father's life mantra: "Never Bitter." In this deeply heartfelt story, TAJ Shotwell blends the realism of today’s social challenges with timeless lessons on grace, healing, and inner strength.

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Marlin Awards in St. Maarten - Best Song Contest  2022.   Lili Forbes stated:                                  

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I won! My first award as a solo vocalist. 

I had to do a double take several times on line to let it sink in that Never Bitter Won in the category of Outstanding Contemporary Vocal Performance-Female. This is the soundtrack to the Musical " Maggie Never Bitter" It was Written by a local playwright Theresa Ann James Shotwell who commissioned me to compose the music. My team and I are over the moon. The Musical just debuted in Tallahassee as a staged reading at FAMU Essential Theatre Black Box, I'm excited to see where the Playwright takes it next. I don't own the rights to the song, so I will not be posting it online, I composed the music and coproduced the track with Jacki Waller Barineauand Ezekiel Haynes. Thank you to Kevin Minister K Harrisand the Marlin Awards …