Listen for the Light

by Kara Lee Corthron

A brilliant former slave with a tragic past questions his faith. A rock star of his time fights his inner and outer demons. A precocious, gun-loving young woman locked in a room reluctantly awaits word from God. It’s 1844 and in the small town of Nauvoo, Illinois, Joseph Smith—Mormon prophet—rules all. Or so he believes.

A brilliant former slave with a tragic past questions his faith. A rock star of his time fights his inner and outer demons. A precocious, gun-loving young woman locked in a room reluctantly awaits word from God. It’s 1844 and in the small town of Nauvoo, Illinois, Joseph Smith—Mormon prophet—rules all. Or so he believes.

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Listen for the Light

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  • Jordan Bird: Listen for the Light by Kara Lee Corthron
    “

    I cannot recommend this brilliant play enough. Moments of theatrical beauty abound in this play about our relationship with the Divine and with each other. It would be stunning to see in production.

    I cannot recommend this brilliant play enough. Moments of theatrical beauty abound in this play about our relationship with the Divine and with each other. It would be stunning to see in production.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Listen for the Light by Kara Lee Corthron
    “

    A riveting exploration of existential questions and working through the relationship to God that teaches us a great deal about perseverance and belief. Well done.

    A riveting exploration of existential questions and working through the relationship to God that teaches us a great deal about perseverance and belief. Well done.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Women's Project Theater, 2014
  • Reading, Midtown Direct Rep, 2013
  • Reading, South Coast Rep, 2012
  • Workshop, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, 2012
  • Reading, Vineyard, 2011
  • Commission, South Coast Rep, 2010

Production History

  • Professional, 2017