Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally (Oct 1998) Sean Dugan - Manhatten Theatre Club
Corpus Christi is a passion play by Terrence McNally dramatizing the story of Jesus and the Apostles. It depicts Jesus and the Apostles as gay men living in modern-day Texas. It utilizes modern devices like television with anachronisms like Roman occupation. In this version, Judas betrays Jesus because of sexual jealousy.The play also showed Jesus' administration of gay marriage between two apostles. The director of a production in Sydney Leigh Rowney accepted that it would generate discussion on Christianity and homosexuality stating: "I wanted this play in the hands of a Christian person like myself to give it dignity but still open it up to answering questions about Christianity as a faith system." Inspired by Terrence McNally's play about a young gay Jesus, the film follows a group of professional actors who began production of the play in a small church and suddenly found themselves thrust in the world spotlight, touring over four years to international acclaim. We follow the troupe and the playwright, sharing their stories with supporters and protesters as they continue their tour across the country to communities where hate and bigotry are much more prevalent. Mirroring the reflections of change in society today in regards to gay equal rights, gay marriage, and gay faith, this production has become a vehicle for a community struggling to find its voice. And the company of actors found themselves on a journey that would forever change their lives.
Corpus Christi by Terrence McNally (Play) Sean Dugan, Christopher Fitzerald, Michael Hall, Michael Irby, Ken Leung, Greg Zola - Manhatten Theatre Club
Playbill / Program Date Oct 1998
Run: Oct 13, 1998 - Nov 29, 1998
Size 135 x 215 mm 66 Pages Lots of Cast and Show Info
Condition: Used Fair to Good (Some Stapes Tears on Spine and Few small marks front cover ) 7/10
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