CRT's THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Opens 10/28

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present Stephen Adly Guirgis' THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Oct. 28 - Nov. 7, in the Studio Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and
information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

This compelling, popular Off-Broadway drama imagines a mythical trial to determine Judas' motives, beyond the 30 pieces of silver, for betraying Jesus and if he should spend eternity in hell or not. Despite the profound line of questions for an array of witnesses, the play is filled with humor and unfolds with a decidedly contemporary feel that melds street slang, ecstatic poetry, rude comedy, and sublime allusions. Playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis' sprawling courtroom dramedy provides fresh insights into the 'Greatest Story Ever Told' and will test your limits for forgiveness and laughter.

Director Kristin Wold said, "It's a funny, hard-hitting, soulful story about Hope, Despair, the Human Spirit and the Holy Spirit. The play is set in a little corner of Purgatory that's got plumbing, bodegas and a park where you can walk your dog . . . a place called Hope. Judas, has been suffering eternal damnation in Hell for the past two centuries for betraying Jesus. His defense enlists the help of Saint Monica who "nags God's ass" to get a writ. The case is taken and the trial ensues. Called to the stand are many illustrious characters - Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas the Elder and Sigmund Freud to name a few. Even Satan himself is conjured to the courtroom."

Wold teaches acting and movement in the BFA and MFA Acting programs at the University of Connecticut. Her directing credits include ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY, THING AIR: TAILS FROM A REVOLUTION, NORTH SHORE FISH, MARCUS IS WALKING, JUDEVINE, BRUTALITY OF FACT AND LOOSE KNIT (Connecticut Repertory Theatre) and INDIAN BLOOD (Mixed Company). Movement and Dance Coaching credits include THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (CRT) and TWELFTH NIGHT, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and
TAMING OF THE SHREW (Shakespeare and Company). Since 1987, Ms. Wold has been a member
of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. Her acting credits there include SEA MARKS (Timothea Stiles), OTHELLO (Emilia), ICE GLEN (Sarah Harding), KING LEAR (Cordelia), THE TEMPEST (Ariel), TWELFTH NIGHT (Viola), MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Isabella) and BERKELEY SQUARE (Helen Pettigrew). She teaches movement and text for Shakespeare & Company's renowned professional actor training programs and has worked extensively in the company's Education program, widely recognized for its innovation and leadership in the field of integrating the arts into education on the elementary, secondary and undergraduate levels. Ms. Wold studied at Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre, Florida State University and with Tadashi Suzuki in Japan.

The Design team includes: Allison McGrath, Scenic Designer; Greg Purnell, Lighting Designer;
Elicia Lord, Costume Designer; Courtney Smith, Sound Designer; Elysse Yulo, Dramaturg; and
Tamsen Brook Warner, Stage Manager.

The play features undergraduate acting students: Jack Fellows as El-Fayoumy, Brittany Green
as Cunningham, Harrison Greene as Uncle Pino/Sigmund Freud/Saint Thomas/Soldier 1, Darrell
Hollens as Simon The Zealot/Pontius Pilate, Hannah Kaplan as Henrietta Iscariot, Arron Lloyd as
Jesus/Judas, Elizabeth McKnight as Saint Monica/Soldier 3, Zane Roberts as Caiaphas the Elder/
Judge Littlefield/Saint Matthew, Margaret Sulka as Loretta/Sister Glenna/Mary Magdalene,Bryan
Swormstedt as Jesus/Judas, Desmond Thorne as Bailiff/Matthias of Galilee/Saint Peter/Soldier
2, James Turner as Satan, Tiffany Vinters as Gloria, Laura Zabbo as Mother Teresa, and MFA
Puppetry student Joe Therrien as Butch Honeywell.

Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays. Matinee performances start at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $11- $29.

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