Hand to God

playwright
Robert Askins
directed by
Marc Masterson

Nothing is sacred in this wild comedy about a puppet ministry that goes very, very wrong.

Described as “darkly delightful” (The New York Times), Hand to God – the irreverent puppet comedy, Tony Award nominee, and the most produced play in American regional theater in the 2016/17 season – makes its Atlanta debut. After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry.  Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and—most especially—his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking personality all its own. Produced in association with Dad’s Garage and performed – appropriately? – in their new theater space in a renovated church, Hand to God explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.

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A blue puppet with red hair and a red sweater stands in front of a dark background, hands clasped, with its shadow cast on the wall behind it.
The phrase "HAND TO GOD" is written in large, red, dripping letters on a black background.

Described as “darkly delightful” (The New York Times), Hand to God — the irreverent puppet comedy, Tony Award nominee, and the most produced play in American regional theater in the 2016/17 season — makes its Atlanta debut.

Oct 20 – Nov 12, 2017

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playwright
Robert Askins
directed by
Marc Masterson

Nothing is sacred in this wild comedy about a puppet ministry that goes very, very wrong.

Described as “darkly delightful” (The New York Times), Hand to God – the irreverent puppet comedy, Tony Award nominee, and the most produced play in American regional theater in the 2016/17 season – makes its Atlanta debut. After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry.  Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and—most especially—his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking personality all its own. Produced in association with Dad’s Garage and performed – appropriately? – in their new theater space in a renovated church, Hand to God explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.

Creative Team

Director

Marc Masterson

Marc Masterson

Director

Creative

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Robert Askins

Playwright
Jake Krakovsky

Jake Krakovsky

Puppet Coach
Michael B. Raiford

Michael B. Raiford

Set Designer
Linda Roethke

Linda Roethke

Costume Designer
Liz Lee

Liz Lee

Lighting Designer
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Stowe Nelson

Sound Designer
David Sterritt

David Sterritt

Fight Choreographer
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Bret Torbeck

Stage Manager

Cast

Allan Edwards

Allan Edwards

Pastor Greg
Alexandra Ficken

Alexandra Ficken

Jessica
Wendy Melkonian

Wendy Melkonian

Margery
Ben Thorpe

Ben Thorpe

Jason/Tyrone
Patrick Wade

Patrick Wade

Timothy

Understudies

Truman Griffin

Truman Griffin

Understudy for Timothy
Devon Hales

Devon Hales

Understudy for Jessica
Jake Krakovsky

Jake Krakovsky

Understudy for Jason, Tyrone
Lisa Whitmire

Lisa Whitmire

Understudy for Margery
Trey York

Trey York

Understudy for Pastor Greg
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