THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS JACKSON
(4M/2F) | 1 hour, 45 minutes
In bitter times, the heroes rise – and Boys and Gods are tested.
Michael’s Mother believes the only way to purge sin is thru the forced consumption of gallons of water. When Michael is discovered drawing a comic book featuring Jesus as a 1930s serial action hero, his Mother labels it the ultimate sacrilege. As his penance turns lethal and his hours grow dim, Michael’s only chance of survival lies in the hands of the man himself.
artwork by Chris Booth
Awards / Honors
The Adventures of Jesus Jackson was a PlayPenn 2014 Semi-Finalist.
The Adventures of Jesus Jackson was a Semi-Finalist for nuvoices 3 at the Actor's Theatre of Charlotte.
Production History
The Adventures of Jesus Jackson was selected by |the claque| in the fall of 2011 for its inaugural Fall Reading Series. The play was given a one-night reading in November 2011 at the Abingdon Theatre in NYC. In April 2012, |the claque| gave a later draft of the play a second reading during its Quick and Dirties new play development series.
|the claque|
|the claque| (Nick Leavens, Founder and Artistic Director/Piama Habibullah, Producing Director) is your favorite arts and performance conglomerate based in New York City. We are dedicated to creating excellent work while heightening the level of discourse in the arts. The approach is designed to encourage and allow artists to thrive, fostering an adaptive, collegial approach to creation and discussion in a structure which supports artists. |the claque| has been operating since 2010 and growing ever since.