Raise the Hammer
Under The Blood Productions, Mississauga, Ontario
Playwright/Author: Diane L. Johnstone
Featuring: Diane L. Johnstone
Show Type: comedy/drama
Audience: Mature Audience (18 and over)
4 Stars & Critics Pick!!! - 'gifted character actor' NOW Magazine. One woman show, portraying 6 characters, in the modern day version, of biblical story, about Prophet Hosea and his prostitute wife, Gomer. Isn't she the Sunday school teacher??? Arrested, with picture in the newspaper! The words out!!! Bourgeoisie southern-belle, Clarissa dares to say, 'that hoe has to go!' Elder, Grandma Word recounts, 'I thought you and her was friends?' Church women are upset!!! Come join this church meetin'. Refreshments served.
'highly encourages everyone to check out Desperate Church Wives. It is why the Fringe was created. Simple, site specific, no lights, just great acting. The scene where Diane Johnstone plays with her ear wax while stripping is worth the price of admission alone.' Mooney on theatre
'In this funny solo show, gifted character actor Diane L. Johnstone brings to life a range of churchgoing folks, from a wise-cracking granny to an ex-stripper with attitude.The story is an update of the Biblical tale of Hosea - a prophet who marries a prostitute on God's command - set within the microcosm of a church meeting. Johnstone uses the action to tease out important issues like abortion, infidelity and how people get defined by their past. She might have enlisted a few actors to play supporting characters, but the experience, set in the church and accompanied by juice, cookies, singing and clapping, already feels very real.' NOW Magazine
Themes / Genre: Comedy/Drama, Audience participation, faith-based, one-woman show
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