Miriam M. Burgess (Doris “Church Lady”) Past Centre Stage roles Merry and Bright (Comedic Host). A Raisin In The Sun (Lenna Younger, Momma) GWCT. The Wiz (Evilene) PWRT. Miriam is a native of Greenville where she has always had a love for theater. When not on-stage Miriam is creating and using the arts to mentor youth in the community through her non-profit organization. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support, especially her husband Ernest.