STAGED READINGS 2022

Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

by Bert V. Royal

This show contains Adult Language, Themes and Drug Use.

Dog Sees God

Written by Bert V. Royal

Directed by Tyler McMahon

SYNOPSIS: When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful.

Cast List

C.B. - Thomas Erhardt
C.B.'s Sister - Caroline Herrera
Van - Caspian Colbert
Van's Sister - Sara Witasik
Beethovan - Nicholas Russell
Matt - R.J. Cecott
Tricia - Meg James
Marcy - Mary Pasyk

DATE: 7:30 p.m. March 12, 2022

PLAY READING SERIES

Since 2011, The Drama Group has offered script-in-hand readings of a variety of plays, expanding the scope of our offerings to Patrons, Subscribers and Members alike.  Offered free-of-charge as true community out-reach, the series has brought to the stage titles we haven't been able to fit into our subscription season.  The wide variety of plays featured have come from World Literature, popular American Drama, New Plays under development and Classics of Readers Theatre.  Building these evenings on a shoestring with minimal rehearsal and production value allows us to focus in on the story.

We're always encouraging new participants and fresh ideas for this program.  If you have interest in directing or participating as an actor, please contact the Reading Series Curator, MaryEllen Fawk