St. John’s Actors Going to Wittenberg, Germany
St. John's will be sending representatives of its theatre ministry to participate in an international gathering hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the start of the Reformation. In the shadow of the church...
Mystery Play Cafe
The medieval church used mystery plays to teach Bible stories. We set old against new with the help of Nobel Prize winning, Italian playwright Dario Fo (Accidental Death of an Anarchist) and Pulitzer Prize winning American playwright Thornton Wilder. Join us at the...
Reading of WITTENBERG by David Davalos
Dr. Martin Luther and Dr. Faustus debate faith and reason as they each try to win over their young student, Hamlet. Theology and philosophy rarely are presented with such humor and humanity. With Chris Johnson, Jenne Vath, and Mark Erson A reading, directed by Everett...
Theatre 2017 at St. John’s: Solas on Stage, Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation through Theatre
FIVE SOLAS They are held as the foundation of the Reformation. Together they are an expression of the reformers' quest to clear away the clutter of tradition and hierarchy and to return to the clarity of the good news of the gospel of Christ. We are saved by Grace...
THEATRE AT ST. JOHN'S PRESENTS...
Faith Alone! WITTENBERG by David Davalos, Feb. 3 & 4th at 7:30 PM
Scripture Alone! MYSTERY PLAYS: OLD AND NEW with works by Dario Fo and Others, April 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 PM
Grace Alone! HOUSE BY THE STABLE and GRACE AND GRAB by Charles Williams, Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 PM
These two one acts are a modern take on the morality plays of the middle ages. Everyman is at the center of story and interacts with characters like Pride, Hell, Faith and Grace.
Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 PM
Christ Alone! DR. LUTHER DIRECTS THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT by Mark Erson, Nov. 30th - Dec. 3rd at 7:30 PM
Nov. 30th – Dec. 3rd at 7:30 PM.
A special Pride Month offering... MARC IN VENICE, June 16 - 28
A tag-team journey into truth interweaves three stories from three centuries. An angel guide proves helpful. For Marc in Venice in the 21st century, the help comes from Angelo.
Said of the recent premiere production:
“Run, don’t walk to see this production!! … the play was so well written.”
“Serious, yet whimsical… both existential and personal. Delightful.”
“Reminded me where hope is to be found.”
“An engaging meditation on the unchanging power of truth in the midst of the changes of history. It was funny and moving.”
“An intense and provocative play.”
“Reminds us that Truth is still an honorable and worthwhile journey.”
Performance schedule:
(Curtain at 8 PM, unless otherwise noted.)
Friday, June 16 Opening
Saturday, June 17 Performance
Sunday, June 18 Performance
Tuesday, June 20 Performance
Wednesday, June 21 Performance
Friday, June 23 Performance
Saturday, June 24 Matinee (3 PM)
Monday, June 26 Performance
Tuesday, June 27 Performance
Wednesday, June 28 Performance
Tickets: Performances – $15
To purchase tickets, go to: marcinvenice.brownpapertickets.com
(Group sales available for groups of 8 or more. Please contact St. John’s.)