Splintered Crosses is a short play cycle that explores both the comic and tragic sides of faith through a bizarre array of new and familiar characters, including Jesus, King Arthur, and The Thundercats. Sometimes satirical, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes violent, each piece of theatre focuses on the lengths people will go (or not go) in the name of God.

At: The Side Project, 1439 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago IL

Show Synopses:

"You Don't Say" Written by Josh Mikel, Directed by Daniel Caffrey

Gather round the porch for Bit and Vernon's backwoods tale of fishing, demons, and a plastic Jesus.

Featuring:

McKenzie Gerber / Bit

Steven Cohen / Vernon

"Social Service" Written and Directed by Amy Whittenberger

God is interrogated for child abuse while Jesus seeks counsel from a social worker in this delightfully black comedy.

Featuring:

Oliver Aldape / Hospital Worker	Kevin Carroll / Kris	Nathan Cotter / Brock	Megan Gotz / Nancy	Jeremy Henry / Jesus
Paul E. Martinez / Jennings	Michael Greco / God	Dave Singleton / Prison Guard

"What King?" Written and Directed by McKenzie Gerber

The Knights of the Round Table celebrate King Arthur's return, only to find that he's not the same man they once knew. Absurdism and toilet humor run amok in this outrageous spin on a familiar tale.

Featuring:

Christopher Acevedo / Sir Bors

Dan Caffrey / King Flowerpuss

Leo Mendoza / Sir Agravain

Michael Wakcher / Mordred

"The Thundercats In: Missionary Madness" Written and Directed by Dan Caffrey

Religious views clash when a pair of Pentecostal missionaries try to convert the Thundercats to Christianity.

Featuring:

Christopher Acevedo / Snarf

Steven Cohen / Jaga/Lynx-O

McKenzie Gerber / Chip

Paul E. Martinez / Lion-O

Christine Weisenburger / Corky

"The Grendel Variations" Written and Directed by Dan Caffrey

An exploration of the characters from the epic poem, "Beowulf" and the motivations behind their acts of violence.

Featuring:

Oliver Aldape / Soldier	Stephanie Berliant / Grendel's Mother	Kevin Carroll / Beowulf	Jeremy Henry / Soldier	Adam Mack / Grendel
Leo Mendoza / Soldier	Dave Singleton / Soldier

"Morality Play" Written by Dan Caffrey, Directed by Susan Myburgh

An abortion doctor comes to odds with her profession when an unexpected patient walks into her office.

Featuring:

Stephanie Berliant / The Good Doctor

Kevin Carroll / Joseph

Megan Gotz / Mary

"House of God" Written and Directed by Amy Whittenberger

A Christian couple questions their marriage. Is faith alone enough to keep them together?

Featuring:

Adam Mack / Jeremy

Gina Bischoff / Molly