THEATRE + COMEDY

The University of Thomas Center for Faith and Culture, Paragon Arts, and Obsidian Art Space present Magdalene, a  play by CFC student Sara Kumar. Directed by Stewart Hawley. Location: Obsidian Art Space, 3522 White Oak Drive, Houston, Texas 77077:

The University of St. Thomas Master of Arts in Faith and Culture student and aspiring playwright, Sara Kumar has written a play called “Magdalene.” “Magdalene” tells the story of Mary Magdalene’s life and human drama interwoven with the divine drama.

At a very young age, the precocious Magdalene leaves her family in Bethany and moves to a palace in the town of Magdala. Her poetic artistry and beauty are loved by the many who flock to see her. However, Magdalene’s reckless habits, numerous love interests, and dangerous emotional swings threaten to destroy her.

This is an epic tale of self-discovery, forgiveness, and redemptive love.

Featuring:  Briana Resa, Lyndsay Sweeney, Brian Jones, James Monaghan, Richard Hubscher, Julie Fontenot, Lenvi Tennessee, Leah England, Hector Brandon del Castillo, Robin Van Zandt, Jessica Griffin, Jeffrey Dorman, Greg Hall, Brandon Balque, Alex Ozburn, Brandon Paul Hobratschk, Anthony Hunter, Cedric Witherspoon, Angi Fox, Sam Stengler, Dikla Taylor-Sheinman, Lex Laas, and Laura Hester.

The play is in association with Paragon Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the performing arts to understand and impact the relationship between faith and the many cultures that constitute the American way of life in order to promote dialogue and solve real-world problems.