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Benedictus

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Tom Attea

Overview

Synopsis

Benedictus focuses on a fictional pope who decides to retire after having a series of visions directing him to resign from the papacy and preach a new gospel. Pope Benedictus is visited by Jesus, Mary, God and the Holy Ghost, who urge him to abandon his conservative theology in favor of humanistic fulfillment. However, his intentions do not gain favor with the Cardinals, who swiftly look to undermine the determined, elderly Pope. Are Benedictus’ visions real? Is the world ready for a new gospel?

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Book
Tom Attea
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2013
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
The Vatican, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
All-Male Cast, College/University, Mostly Male Cast, Regional Theatre, Includes Mature Adult, Elderly, Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

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Benedictus
Male
Spoken
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Cardinal Fiore
Male
Spoken
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Second Cardinal
Male
Spoken
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Father Devoto
Male
Spoken
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Jesus
Male
Spoken
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God
Male
Spoken
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The Holy Spirit
Either Gender
Spoken
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The Blessed Mary
Female
Spoken
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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher