God Will Do The Rest by Nicholas Pilapil

In the wake of her divorce, Connie—the black sheep of the de Dios family—is back in her childhood home after being estranged for almost two decades. But a de Dios doesn’t forgive or forget. When the whole family—her tough-as-nails father, wayward son, bougie sister with the white doctor boyfriend, and flamboyant favorite aunt—all gather to celebrate her glamorously overbearing mother’s milestone birthday, what...
In the wake of her divorce, Connie—the black sheep of the de Dios family—is back in her childhood home after being estranged for almost two decades. But a de Dios doesn’t forgive or forget. When the whole family—her tough-as-nails father, wayward son, bougie sister with the white doctor boyfriend, and flamboyant favorite aunt—all gather to celebrate her glamorously overbearing mother’s milestone birthday, what could possibly go wrong? With Santo Niño prayers, karaoke, and chicken adobo, "God Will Do The Rest" exposes the complicated ways Filipino Americans grapple with their love and duty to family. (Forthcoming: World Premiere with Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company, August 29-September 29)
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God Will Do The Rest

Recommended by

  • Shaun Leisher:
    16 Apr. 2023
    “ Such a great play!! Loved getting to spend time with this family. ”
  • Nick Malakhow:
    29 Mar. 2023
    “ A beautiful family dramedy whose scope is as expansive as it is intimate. Pilapil explores the complexities and sacrifices and risks of emigrating from another country for a better life for you and your descendants, inherited trauma, assimilation, pride and shame, and so much more. Each character is so specifically and delicately drawn, and their wants, needs, and fears are clear and so clearly come into conflict with everyone else's in ways that are truthful and engaging to watch. Throughout, the love of this family beneath these struggles is palpable. The humor inherent in being human is poignantly executed. ”
  • Brian James Polak:
    5 Mar. 2023
    “ This is an excellent multi-generational play about family and all it's wonderful complications and contradictions. I loved every single page of it. ”
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Character Information

  • Maggie
    70,
    Filipino
    ,
    Female
    Family matriarch, strong willed and feisty, rocks a fake Louis Vuitton.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Ferdie
    70,
    Filipino
    ,
    Male
    Family Patriarch, Maggie's husband, his wife wears the pants.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Connie
    40s,
    Filipino American
    ,
    Female
    Their oldest daughter, the black sheep, nicknamed Ipyon.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Fritzie
    late-30s,
    Filipino American
    ,
    Female
    Their youngest daughter, bougie, nicknamed Baby.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Tanner
    20s,
    Filipino American
    ,
    Male
    Connie's son, a bit lost, nicknamed Totoy.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Babette
    60s,
    Filipino
    ,
    Female
    Maggie's sister, a widow, loves white wine on ice.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Nate
    40s,
    White, Jewish
    ,
    Male
    Fritzie's fiancee, a doctor.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Geffen Playhouse
    ,
    2023
  • Residency
    ,
    Geffen Playhouse
    ,
    2022

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
Nationwide Virtual Fellowship
,
Dramatists Guild Foundation
,
2023