Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train By Stephen Adly Guirgis. Methuen

Characters (5. Four male/one female)

Angel 20-25
Lucius 50-65
Valdez 40s
Mary Jane 25-35
D'Amico 40s

Synopsis

We are taken on a journey at "Manhattan correctional centre" (prison) following the incarcerated lives of Angel and Lucius. Throw in the caring prison guard D'Amico, the not so caring Valdez and big shot Lawyer Mary Jane it is safe to say they make up 5 very strong, and encapsulating characters.

The play has a strong focus on morals, virtues and faith.

Lucius after Murdering 8 people finds Jesus or faith, He believes his mission, though a short one before his inevitable lethal injection is to share the love of Christ with as many others as possible. Angel clearly is effected by Lucius words, having been arrested and put under trial for the murder of a 65 year old Reverend. Angel feels justified in taking the mans life.

Lucius challenges Angel right from the word go and the dialogue between them is powerful and eye opening. Angel in a final speech by Mary Jane is sited for admitting his wrongs and asks for God's forgiveness.

My Night with Reg. (NHB Version, by Kevin Elyot.)

The play is set in 1980's England at the height of the AIDS
epidemic. The play
follows the lives of practising homosexual friends, who
reminisce of times gone by; old friends; old
lovers and boyfriends.

There are many serious undertones to the play, with comedic touches.

(Monologues and duologues to follow)

Characters age and names

John-Male,  mid 30s

Guy-Male, mid 30s

Eric-Male, 18

Daniel-Male, mid 30s

Bernie-Male, mid 40s

Benny-Male, mid 30s

Setting

Guy's flat. Ground floor. Sitting room. A conservatory adjoins it leading into the garden. A door leads into the rest of the flat

Keywords

1980's, homosexuality, reminiscing, reunion's, comedy, unfulfilled, friendships, living on the past, aids epidemic.

(Characters and settings are directly taken from the NHB version, they are not my words and I do not wish to benefit from them in anyway. My only want is for creatives to explore the play if they wish to do so)

Ethos

The following is a means for support for all Drama teacher's.

For years I have struggled to find a place that supports my teaching.

This blog is simple. I need:

• Plays broken down, summarised and ready to go!
• Plays that suit certain ages of student, certain styles of acting.
• A full range monologues and duologues at my beckon call.