WE LOVE DC
By Patrick Pho
WASHINGTON, DC---Up and coming Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee penned the piece after being raised by Evangelical Christians, eventually becoming an atheist later in life. Church is Lee’s attempt to break through to today’s secular population (herself included.) In an interview with the Village Voice Lee explains, “Their attitude toward Christians seemed very ill-informed . . . it was like Christians are evil morons who are ruining our country.” As a result Lee presents a piece that challenges but doesn’t convert and celebrates rather than parodies. Church is a take on religion unlike any other, with the entire performance done within the confines of a 65 minute church service. [link]
Forum Theatre presents Church in partnership with the Round House Theatre Over The Line Festival. Performances playing now through July 29th at the Round House Theater Silver Spring, located at 8641 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910. Closest Metro: Silver Spring (Red Line). For more information call (240) 644-1390.
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Theater Review: We Love "Church", As Written by a Born-Again Atheist
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