Craig Smith & Elise Stone of “Judas”

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents JUDAS, written by Robert Patrick, directed by Craig SmithListen in as Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Artistic Director Craig Smith, who directs & plays “Pontius Pilate” in the company’s new production of Robert Patrick’s Judas, along with fellow cast-member Elise Stone (“Mary”), discuss giving equal weight to both sides, the drama of philosophical arguments, the challenge of living a good life, “blasphemy,” libertarianism and faith, communication breakdowns between mothers and sons, what happens when we see our heroes as humans, and how to answer the big question: “what are we supposed to do?”

“…I think that’s a dilemma for anyone who’s trying to live some kind of ethical, humane life in a really messed up world. And the world is really messed up for Judas, and the world is really messed up for all of us right now. So when I listen to Judas’s struggle, I feel like it’s so human. There’s all these wonderful words, and all this wonderful language…and then there’s this real human-ness…”

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents

Judas

written by Robert Patrick
directed by Craig Smith

thru May 13, 2018

The Wild Project
195 E. 3rd Street
Manhattan

tickets: $35, available via OvationTix

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents JUDAS, written by Robert Patrick, directed by Craig Smith, photo by Gerry GoodsteinPhoenix Theatre Ensemble presents JUDAS, written by Robert Patrick, directed by Craig Smith, photo by Gerry Goodstein Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents JUDAS, written by Robert Patrick, directed by Craig Smith, photo by Gerry Goodstein Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents JUDAS, written by Robert Patrick, directed by Craig Smith, photo by Gerry Goodstein photos by Gerry Goodstein

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