Drawn In: a Faustian romcom

While trying to recover his artistic spark, a burned‑out children’s book illustrator accidentally summons a fast‑talking, couch‑surfing demon. Together, they reignite his creativity, help a few troubled souls, and tumble into a relationship that throws Hell’s bureaucracy into chaos.

John Foster has a good life: his art pays the bills, his students inspire him, and his friends worry about him. What he doesn't...

While trying to recover his artistic spark, a burned‑out children’s book illustrator accidentally summons a fast‑talking, couch‑surfing demon. Together, they reignite his creativity, help a few troubled souls, and tumble into a relationship that throws Hell’s bureaucracy into chaos.

John Foster has a good life: his art pays the bills, his students inspire him, and his friends worry about him. What he doesn't have is the feeling that any of it matters anymore. When a careless wish accidentally summons the demon Mephistopheles into his living room, John does what any reasonable person would do…he negotiates. What follows is three months of rekindled creativity, complicated family dinners, and a demon who is disturbingly easy to talk to. DRAWN IN is a Faustian romcom about burnout, belonging, and what happens when the devil turns out to be better company than expected.

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Drawn In: a Faustian romcom

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  • Monica Cross: Drawn In: a Faustian romcom

    If you are looking for a demon who falls in love with the human whose soul he is trying to ensnare (or if you didn't even know that's what you were looking for), this play is for you! I am definitely going to reach my word limit recommending this play! Glenn Schudel blends the rich history of Faust with the complexities of modern romance in this funny and often poignant story about an illustrator who feels like a sellout. Have i mentioned Lucifer (don't call him Satan) talks over a radio?

    If you are looking for a demon who falls in love with the human whose soul he is trying to ensnare (or if you didn't even know that's what you were looking for), this play is for you! I am definitely going to reach my word limit recommending this play! Glenn Schudel blends the rich history of Faust with the complexities of modern romance in this funny and often poignant story about an illustrator who feels like a sellout. Have i mentioned Lucifer (don't call him Satan) talks over a radio?

  • Greg Burdick: Drawn In: a Faustian romcom

    Schudel delivers a smartly written contemporary adaptation of Faust with DRAWN IN. Exploring the challenges of inspiration in the creative process, the disillusionment that can come from balancing art and commerce, and the purity of our work/family/romantic relationships, the play is equal parts hilarious, thoughtfully philosophical, and hopeful. The only stakes higher than losing your soul is losing in love… and here, Schudel offers sage advice that shows us what’s most worth risking.

    Schudel delivers a smartly written contemporary adaptation of Faust with DRAWN IN. Exploring the challenges of inspiration in the creative process, the disillusionment that can come from balancing art and commerce, and the purity of our work/family/romantic relationships, the play is equal parts hilarious, thoughtfully philosophical, and hopeful. The only stakes higher than losing your soul is losing in love… and here, Schudel offers sage advice that shows us what’s most worth risking.

Character Information

  • John Foster
    Character Age
    early-to-mid-forties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mephistopheles
    Character Age
    ageless, presents in his late twenties or early thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male presenting
  • Ginnie Marlowe
    Character Age
    forties-to-sixties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Felicity Foster
    Character Age
    mid-to-late forties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Emery Shaw
    Character Age
    early twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    non-binary/gender neutral
  • Lucifer
    voice only
    Character Age
    ageless
    Character Gender Identity
    Any