Faith in the City

Faith in the City “Faith in the City” is a young adult fiction stage play written by Audrey Echols!
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08/24/2026

There is a not-so glamorous side to drama ministry.. and that is the vicious attacks of the enemy. I already knew from the beginning that this show was going to be powerful, and the road there was a bumpy one at times.

Only a little over a week after the full show was announced, my life did a literal 180, and by God’s grace, I walked out with only a scratch from the seatbelt. HE IS ON OUR SIDE!!!

I’m thankful for another year, which happened to be a massive breakthrough one.
Through Him, we are OVER-COMERS!

May is World Mental Health month so enjoy a throwback from one of the most intense scenes of “Faith in the City.”I wante...
05/25/2026

May is World Mental Health month so enjoy a throwback from one of the most intense scenes of “Faith in the City.”

I wanted to highlight my own struggle with anxiety through the character of Stacie Fitzwater. My story is MUCH different than hers, but the panic attack scene of act 3 is practically a copy-paste of a real one that I experienced seven years ago…also in a restaurant. The scary feelings/sensations that came out of nowhere which Stacie describes were entirely real feelings/ sensations that I, myself dealt with in that moment.
While terrifying and something I would never in a billion years wish on anyone who hasn’t experienced something like it for themselves, I am grateful for experiences like this because some of the most painful ones make for amazing inspiration & I can use those to help others who have struggled/are struggling with the same things. Showcasing realistic struggles through characters/storytelling is something I strive for, always.
While mental health struggles are at an all-time high in this day & age, I am glad we live in a time where it’s not “taboo” to acknowledge them and therapy is not something that is viewed as, “a place where crazy people go.” Just as Stacie did
(spoiler), we ALL need to let go & give it ALL to Jesus! The Christian walk may not be struggle-free, but we sure have something sustainable to put our hope/trust in.

Shoutout to one of my dearest friends, Stormy Phillips, for saying “yes” to such a complex, challenging role for the first full run in December 2025. ❤️

happy mothers day…
05/10/2026

happy mothers day…

It has been exactly FIVE months today since the debut of the first full run of “Faith in the City!” So, what the heck ha...
05/07/2026

It has been exactly FIVE months today since the debut of the first full run of “Faith in the City!”

So, what the heck has been happening since that final curtain call??

- I got away for a while & spent the second half of December in Orlando, Florida! One night while chilling out in the rental house hot tub, I decided to design a new graphic.. So in the midst of unwinding poolside and waiting in lines at theme parks, I already began typing up the first draft of the novel edition!! Just as was the case with the script, I hoped that if I posted the graphic publicly, I’d have more motivation to finish it since people would be expecting it! It has been a huge blessing to add MANY details back into the story which had to be cut in the stageplay for running time’s sake!
I have reached the “halfway” mark with this draft..

- The original cast/crew has become family so we still regularly meet for fun gatherings & support one another in all of our other shows & events!! The references have not stopped & many props/costume pieces are STILL gradually being returned to their rightful owners..😅

- In March, I received the award in the mail for “The Last Evangelist” film festival which I had submitted a scene to this past Fall! Act 1, Scene 3 (“When Worlds Collide”) won BEST STAGE PLAY SCENE! This particular recording was from the preview performance on July 26th, 2025 with Annison Echols as the videographer, Michael Nagella as Flapjack, Nathan West as Bill Van Heusen, Alexa Cruse as Victoria Gardner, Alisabeth Benson as Marsha Young, Jacob Fuller as Sheldon Carrington, and Cameron Kellum as Randy Scott.

- March was also when the “Fake Birthday Film Festival” (see previous post) took place, which was a blast!

- Currently, much of my original cast is working on a stageplay set to debut on May 16th written by my sweet friend, Maureen Wilson who portrayed the role of Mariana Jones and an ensemble member!!

- Something interesting may or may not be in the talks… but you’ll have to stay tuned! 😉📽️

“Faith in the City” has not reached the end of its road! I do not doubt that God is going to continue to use this story to open eyes & change lives.

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