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DOUBT, A Parable

Doubt A Parable is a mesmerizing, suspense- filled drama. Sister Aloysius of the St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx, N. Y., believes in restraint, self- control and a rigid dedication to discipline. When she learns that the progressive parish priest Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled altar boy, she becomes suspicious of his engaging attitudes. Something must be done. A seed of doubt is sown. Armed with nothing more than a resolute belief in her suspicion and a few circumstantial details, she instigates a relentless campaign to remove the priest, enlisting the help of a subordinate nun and the child's tormented mother. The simple, yet ever-shifting plot leaves all four characters and the audience wondering whether they were justified in their thoughts, motives and actions.
Doubt A Parable premiered at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2004, before it transferred to Broadway in 2005. Running for 525 performances, the play was recognized by the theatre community in 2005 with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award for Best Play, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play and the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play.
Written by the American playwright John Patrick Shanley, Doubt A Parable has been produced on international stages in Venezuela, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, New Zealand, London, France and Poland. The play was adapted for film and directed by Shanley in 2008, garnering Oscar nominations for the four lead actors and Shanley himself as playwright.

CAST
Father Flynn ALLEN BONK
Sister Aloysius ASHLEY SURDOVEL
Sister James AUDREY WILLIAMS
Mrs. Muller DESIREE EVANS

CREATIVE TEAM
Director DAVE REYNOLDS
Set/Light Design STEPH BURKE
Costume Design AUTUMN GALKA
Stage Manager RACHEL VECELLIO
Student Asst. Director ANDREW MARTINEZ