Celebrating All Saint's Day Through the Lens of Theatre

All Saint’s Day is just around the corner! Actors of Elements Theatre Company (Cape Cod, MA) participated in the creation of an original production in celebration of All Saint’s Day, taking an unvarnished look at those we call saints. These were REAL people with lives, passions, sufferings, and joys. They accepted their humanity and brokenness, and their zeal for God continued to grow—this is what made them a saint. What an example of hope for all of us!

Join in the ecumenical celebration of those we call saints, portrayed through the lens of theatre. Elements Theatre Company and Paraclete Press Inc. present Battered and Bright: Celebrating the Saints on November 2 & 3 at the Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans, MA. Meet these revered saints—Peter, Paul, Patrick, Priscilla, Aquila, Catherine of Sienna, and Francis—whose stories will come to life through narratives and choral & movement pieces. Fire-lit basins, background projections, live music, and a large book sets the stage, allowing the audience to step into this world of saints through the ages.

“As actors, we must take on the whole person of the character we are playing.” said Artistic Director, Danielle Dwyer, CJ, when talking about the process and creation of this production. “As we charted the saints’ journeys of spirit, walked through their lives, explored their vibrancy of faith and commitment, we found hope. There is no shame in being human; once we accept this gift, there is actual peace.”

Jon Sweeney, Paraclete Press Editor-in-Chief, will moderate the post-performance discussions with Artistic Director Danielle Dwyer, CJ, and Dramaturg Brad Lussier. Guest speakers include Paraclete Press authors Bert Ghezzi, Susan L. Miller, and Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church pastor Christian Holleck; and others. Meet the cast & panelists

November 2, 7:30 p.m.
November 3, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Transfiguration, Orleans, MA

For tickets, call 508-240-2400 or purchase online at elementstheatre.org

(Group discounts available)