Work & Reviews

Wrecking Ball ® 

Two Act Musical Drama

Wrecking Ball Cast Rehearsal

One man will go to great lengths to overtake the little town of Makon by using eminent domain law. But why? Learn More

Mental: the Musical

taneka-m-bennett_mental-the-musicalTwo Act Musical Comedy

Life at the Sunshine House, a psychiatric “relaxation home” isn’t quite the same now and life changes for three women in an unexpected way. 

Taneka M. Bennett’s “Mental: the Musical is richly moving and entertaining…Mental, the title song, is a high-energy, toe-tapping tune that will have you singing hours after the show has ended.” – Charity Apple, Times News Staff Reporter, Burlington, NC – Learn More

Mental: the Musical photo, courtesy of Jaime Robles, Oak Photo Art

In-laws

Two Act Romantic Comedy with music

Wedding bells ring for Pam and Marvin, but honeymoon is disrupted when aging parents need to move into their one-bedroom efficiency, unable to live on their on their own due to rising living expenses. 

“On more than one occasion I have lamented about the lack of support local African-American plays get in Austin…Well, I take my complains back. People came out in force on November 3. The occasion was the final production of In-laws, a comedy written by Taneka Bennett and directed by Dewey Brooks. The play was a success, judging by the audience’s laughter and standing ovation.” – Evelyn Martin-Anderson, Villager Staff Reporter, Austin Texas

“If In-laws ever plays again, make sure to see it. If you want to have a good laugh and some harmless fun, go see this play. You will not be disappointed.” – Evelyn Martin-Anderson, Villager Staff Reporter, Austin Texas

“Funny for anyone who goes to see it.” FOX 7 News, Austin, Texas

“In-laws is just a funny, funny show.” CBS, Austin, Texas

Love Matters Most

Love Matters Most was my musical gift to the world during Covid. Listen Here.

New Musical – Details Coming Soon

Two Act Musical Dramedy