Doubt: A Parable
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Doubt: A Parable
By John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Meghan Hanson
Synopsis
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Doubt: A Parable is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that challenges audiences to examine the nature of truth, certainty, and moral conviction.
Set at St. Nicholas School in the Bronx in 1964, the story centers on Sister Aloysius, a formidable principal whose suspicions about a popular priest, Father Flynn, lead her into a conflict that tests the beliefs and loyalties of everyone involved. As accusations emerge and evidence remains elusive, the lines between certainty and uncertainty become increasingly blurred.
John Patrick Shanley's acclaimed drama refuses easy answers, inviting audiences to wrestle with difficult questions about trust, power, faith, and justice. Through its compelling characters and razor-sharp dialogue, Doubt creates a powerful theatrical experience that lingers long after the final curtain.
Provocative, emotionally charged, and remarkably relevant, this modern classic remains one of the most compelling dramas of the twenty-first century.
Charaters
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Sister Aloysius Beauvier: 50s-60s, Traditional, unwavering, suspicious, ruthless in pursuit of justice
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Father Brendan Flynn: Late 30s, Progressive, charismatic, working-class, from the Northeast
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Sister James: 20s, Idealistic, conflicted, kind-hearted, caught between two forces
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Mrs. Muller: 30s-40s, Pragmatic, protective, devastatingly honest about her son’s situation
Auditions
Audition information will be provided at a later date.
Helpful note: We will have an audition form for you to fill out. If you have an acting resume, that will help you save time filling out information!
Show dates include nine performances between
May 7 and May 23.
Learn more about Colonial Playhouse.
Ask us questions about the auditions: colonialplayhousetheater@yahoo.com.