The Choir (web series)

The Choir is an American dramedy web series created by Issa Rae[1] for the "faith and family focussed" YouTube channel "Alright TV".[2] The series, which premiered on YouTube on August 29, 2013, is "a comedic series about the personal, spiritual and often controversial dynamics of a revered church choir".[3][4]

The Choir
Genre	Comedy
Created by	Issa Rae
Starring	D.K. Uzoukwu Yutopia Essex Alfred 'A.J.' Jackson Lyne Odums Chauncey Jenkins Idara Victor Qualiema Green Lanre Idewu Jacques C. Smith Camille Winbush
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	12
Production
Executive producers	Issa Rae Benoni Tagoe Tracy E. Edmonds
Producer	Deniese Davis
Release
Original network	YouTube
Original release	August 29, 2013 – May 13, 2015
External links
Website

The series follows the group of African-American choir members in the United Church of Holy Christ in Fellowship, whose declining congregation forces the group to try to come up with a plan to survive. In the course of the drama, romance, intrigue, and political dealings throughout the story, the series explores the everyday life and nuances of the black church, and the relatable human struggles and experiences of its members.[5] Evette Dione, writing for Bustle, counted The Choir among the "5 Best Web Series for People of Color" in December 2013.[6]

In the first episode, the choir performs a gospel version of Janet Jackson's "Any Time, Any Place"; Jessie, the young lead singer, decides to "sex up" the performance, to the consternation of some of the congregation, other choir members, and the pastor.[7][8]

Characters and cast

• Jessie, the lead singer in the choir - Yutopia Essex
• James, Jessie's brother - D.K. Uzoukwu
• Miriam, a young woman in the choir - Idara Victor (Season 1) and Camille Winbush (Season 2)
• Myron, the choir director - Alfred 'A.J.' Jackson
• Ms. Debra, a pious older woman in the choir - Lyne Odums
• Caleb, a young man in the choir - Chauncey Jenkins
• Charles, Ms. Debra's son - Lanre Idewu

References

1. Davies, Madeleine. "Praise the Lord: Here's the First Episode of Issa Rae's The Choir". Jezebel. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
2. Tiggett, Jai. "Watch Episode 1 of Issa Rae's 'The Choir' Series for Alright TV". Indie News. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
3. Selah, Makkada B. "Bob Johnson and Tracy Edmonds Launch New Network, Alright TV". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
4. Clancy, Michelle. "YouTube to launch faith-based original channel, Alright TV". Rapid TV News. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
5. Pennie, Tesia. "Issa Rae: Woman on Top". Culture Piece Magazine. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
6. Dione, Evette. "The 5 Best Web Series for People of Color". Bustle. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
7. Fox, Lauren R. D. "'I Made Jesus Sexay!': Issa Rae Presents New Webseries 'The Choir'". MadameNoire. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
8. Harris, Aisha. "Issa Rae Pokes Some Fun at the Black Church With The Choir". Slate. Retrieved 10 November 2016.

External links

• The Choir at IMDb

Streaming webisodes

• The Choir Video Playlist