Record Audience at 'Good Woman Is Hard to Find'

PASCAGOULA -- Johnnie Swain of Moss Point has attended all of the stage plays produced by local playwright Jacqueline "Jackee" Francis-McMillan.

That's why he was among the audience who came to see "A Real Woman is Hard 2 Find" on Saturday at the Jackson County "B.E. McGinty" Civic Center at the county fairgrounds.

"I enjoyed it very much," said Swain. "I've been to all of them."

The live production of "A Real Woman is Hard 2 Find" is the fifth play written and produced by McMillan since 2002, when she brought "The Wright Way" to the fair hall at the county fairgrounds.

Her second production, "A Lady in Red," came in 2004, followed by "Who's Next Door" in 2005 and "Choices We Make" in 2009.

"It was maginficant compared to the others," he said. "Really, to me, they all have a positive message.

"My favorite was Lady in Red," he said. "This one to me was more like the facts of life. It was more of a reality."


He's knows he's not the only fan of the young writer. "The crowd gets bigger and bigger every time," said Swain.

"A Real Woman" tells the story of a young woman sent to prison for a murder that only two people know the real killer. She returns home to recapture her life, including her daughter, and make up with her family but is rejected by them, including her mother and sister. Still, she is loved by a praying aunt and a former boyfriend who still wishes he knew why she suddenly went away. In this tale of family and mistrust, secrets are uncovered that bring a surprising end.

The play was recorded live by Studio One for distribution and should be available later this year.

Meet the Cast:




Scenes from Set One of "A Real Woman is Hard 2 Find" included So Cold (Misunderstood), Keeping the Faith, The Card, What About Forgiveness, The Confession, Homecoming (Confront You), The Application, Tarnished Family.


Scenes from Set Two included Face-to-Face, Curious Child, Revelation, The Conversation...Mother Knows Best, Disappointment, Keeping Secrets, The Apology, Unfinished Business, The Papers "Reflection," Sister to Sister "It's Okay," Family Outing, Reconciliation "Lord I."