The Lord Of Wealth

A union organizer, a drunk Indian demi-god and a convenience store owner discuss faith, dysfunctional families, and the American Dream in the frozen foods aisle.
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The Lord Of Wealth

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  • Maximillian Gill:
    10 Jul. 2020
    A fun short piece about faith and doubt that also digs into some very current political issues. I always love when a play starts out with a fairly quotidian scene but then takes a major left turn into something possibly magical and transcendent. Strong dialogue and characters throughout.
  • Tristan B Willis:
    1 Mar. 2019
    A thoughtful investigation of how American capitalism and corporations negatively affect the workers who are their very foundation and the ways we try to cope or fight back. Hariharan gives us a kind depiction of Sam's hesitation and what motivates it, even when the choice might seem clear. The mix of charm and humor in the midst of struggle makes a satisfying balance. Workers unite!

Character Information

  • Sam
    Early 30s,
    BIPOC, Any
    ,
    he/him
  • Nisha
    Early 20's,
    Indian-American
    ,
    Female
  • Barry
    Late 20's to Early 50's,
    South Asian
    ,
    he/him

Development History

  • Commission
    ,
    Hypokrit Theatre
    ,
    2018

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Hypokrit Theatre
    ,
    2019