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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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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Benedictus

Lead

Male

Spoken

Cardinal Fiore

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Second Cardinal

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Father Devoto

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Jesus

Supporting

Male

Spoken

God

Supporting

Male

Spoken

The Holy Spirit

Supporting

Either Gender

Spoken

The Blessed Mary

Supporting

Female

Spoken

US President

Featured

Male

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher