Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train
PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY ALI WHITE
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Cost: $25
CL RECOMMENDS
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: Angel Cruz is a young Puerto Rican inmate at Rikers Island convicted of shooting a religious hustler in the ass; his victim later dies due to medical malpractice, so the charge is upped to murder. Cruz meets serial killer Lucius Jenkins in the exercise yard; Jenkins is now a Jesus freak and aims to convert Cruz. Add to the mix a sadistic guard and a jaded public defender. This powerful play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis first saw the light of day in 2000 in a New York production directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, followed by a London stint that was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play of 2003. “Guirgis’ benchmark prison drama about faith and humanity remains as potent as ever in the two decades since its premiere, surely earning its place among great American classic plays,” commented Artistic Director Freddie Ashley. “He weaves vivid language with muscular storytelling, creating plays that pack a huge emotional wallop.” Making their Actor’s Express debuts are Sekou Laidlow in the role of Jenkins and Cristian Gonzalez playing Cruz. This production is directed by Eric J. Little, who called the play a “raw and visceral exploration of redemption.” — KCM
From the venue:
At Rikers Island, a frightened young inmate confronts complex issues of faith when he crosses paths with a charismatic serial killer, a sadistic guard, and a jaded public defender. This potent play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis will hit you where you live and make you question what happens when God’s justice differs from man’s.