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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?
Show Information
- 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
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Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
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Featured |
Male |
Spoken |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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