Preview of 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot' by Vagabond Theatre Company

Vagabond Theatre Company presents

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is a touching and thought-provoking dark comedy that takes a critical look at the nature of forgiveness. The action is set in Purgatory, which has evolved over the centuries to function as a Courtroom over which Judge Frank Littleton presides. In a shocking move, an ambitious Defense Attorney, Fabiana Aziza Cunningham, has filed an appeal on behalf of one of Purgatory's most infamous residents, Judas Iscariot. She calls historical and biblical figures as witnesses in her request for mercy on behalf of the catatonic Judas, to show his role was not one of betrayal but fulfillment of prophecy, and as such he should move on to Paradise. The Court has little reason to believe her, or remain impartial.

At its heart, this show is a powerful exploration of the source and meaning of forgiveness. Does it come from others entirely, or from within, or is it a combination of both? Must we forgive ourselves before others can forgive us, vice versa, or is it only our own forgiveness that sets us free?

Beyond this, the play looks at betrayal and forgiveness in everyday life. How we can punish and condemn ourselves, or forgive and celebrate. How each and every one of us has our own ‘heavens’, ‘hells’ or ‘purgatories’ that we can throw ourselves into. In the end we are our own judges, juries and – in some cases – executioners.

This incredibly talented cast features:
Lynnette Victoria as Fabiana Aziza Cunningham
Juan Ayala as Yusef El Fayoumy
John R Smith Jnr. as Judas Iscariot
Eric James Dino as Satan
John T Liszewski as Judge Littleton & Caiaphas
Maggie Pangrazio as The Bailiff & Simon the Zealot
Giovanna Olcese as Saint Monica, Sister Glenna, Loretta, & Soldier 2
Alynne Miller as Gloria, Mary Magdalene, Saint Peter, Matthias of Galilee, & Soldier 3
Ainsley Andrade as Pilate, Saint Matthew, & Uncle Pino
Justine Wiesinger as Mother Teresa, Saint Thomas, Sigmund Freud, Henrietta Iscariot, & Soldier 1
and
Patrick Duffy as Butch Honeywell

Directed by - Mat Young
Produced by - Tanya Feduik Smith & John R Smith Jnr

Fridays/Saturdays:
March 17, 18, 24, & 25 2016 @ 8 pm
Sundays:
March 19 & 26 @ 5 pm

The Warehouse Blackbox
Performing Arts Center Of Connecticut
18 Lindeman Dr Trumbull, CT 06611

General Admission - $20
Students/Seniors - $15
Pre-Order Online and save $5

Group Discount Rates Available
Contact VTC @
info.VTCBPT@gmail.com
For Details

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PACC:
THERE CAN BE NO NUTS IN THE BUILDING APART FROM THE CAST MEMBERS.

SERIOUSLY THOUGH - PLEASE NO NUTS OR NUT CONTAINING PRODUCTS, THEY HAVE STUDENTS WITH SEVERE LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES.

SO IF YOU PLAN TO SNEAK FOOD INTO THE THEATRE, PLEASE BRING GUMMIES & ENOUGH TO SHARE.