The Tragedy of Light
When a young congregant disappears from the Clarified Church of the Cross, Father Michael must find a way to keep his community from breaking. It’s a simple enough task, but everyone around him has their own agendas... and secrets. The Mother of the missing congregant, Katherine, experiences a psychotic break. The younger associative pastor, Father David, struggles to balance his commitment to the priesthood with hidden romantic feelings for another congregant. Father Michael fights to regain control, but visions of his own son haunt his every waking moment. Maybe a lack of control is what this community needs. Only time and confrontation will tell.
Full Length - Approx. 90 minutes - 2F, 4M
Michael: 62 years old; the lead pastor with a secret; commands respect, but tends to bumble; apparent master of disguise
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David: 27 years old; the associate and music pastor; questions the facts; eager to please; driven
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Ashley: 25 years old; the companion you always wished you had; sees the potential in others; compassionate
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Katherine: 34 years old; tries to advocate for her beliefs; concerned about her family and the world they live in; afflicted
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Benjamin: Appears from ages 6-17; wrestles between his chosen path and desired fate; imbued with confidence; a trickster
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Saint Isaiah: Appears as a disembodied voice; viewed as the epitome of divinity; a glass vase with a crack; a paradox
Virtual Reading - Self Produced, Chicago, 2022
