The Mother of God Visits Hell
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Martha Patterson:
11 Mar. 2023
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Employing poetic language good enough to rival some of Shakespeare's, this is a wonderful play about - well, Hell! I'd read other terrific plays of Daniel's that really work, but was still amazed that he had the imagination to write this complex piece of sustained poetry - hard to do. Recommended as a verse play. ”
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John Mabey:
12 Apr. 2021
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The language of this play is wonderfully heightened for a story that is epic in scope but also incredibly relatable. In THE MOTHER OF GOD VISITS HELL, Daniel Guyton excavates so much humanity behind the iconic religious characters we know so well. And in this play, he provides us with much more than the stories we've already heard as each character wrestles with their own internal angels and demons. The addition of song elevates this play even higher for a production that would be amazing to watch unfold on stage. ”
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John Patrick Bray:
9 Apr. 2021
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I had the privilege of hosting a reading of this fantastic play a few years back. As others have mentioned it is Shakespearean in scope, has wonderful word play and excellent monologue choices for actors. On top of that, Dan Guyton has one of the most vivid (and at times, twisted) imaginations out there, but he never goes off the rails; he is successful in threading the needle, never losing focus of the plot while bringing all of these characters to (new) life. Highly recommended! ”
Development History
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, The Process Theatre in Atlanta, GA
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, Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, AK
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, Dramatists Guild's Friday Night Footlights in Atlanta, GA
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, No Shame Theatre in Athens, GA
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, Working Title Playwrights in Atlanta, GA
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, The Living Theatre in Manhattan, NY
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, Stageworks Theatre in Tampa, FL
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Production History
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, Alive Theatre in Long Beach, CA
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, Town And Gown Players of Athens, GA
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, WUGA Radio in Athens, GA (as a Radio Drama)
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Awards
, Literary Creativity Award
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, , Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, AK
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