The Resurrection of the Publick Universal Friend

by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

FULL LENGTH 74 pgs (seeking workshop) - A wayward disciple returns to keep a vigil with the corpse of the prophet he once betrayed. But he’s confronted by the charlatan’s most zealous supporter, who uses the former follower’s own transgressions to undermine his search for the truth. What does it cost the soul to lie if it comforts the faithful?

FULL LENGTH 74 pgs (seeking workshop) - A wayward disciple returns to keep a vigil with the corpse of the prophet he once betrayed. But he’s confronted by the charlatan’s most zealous supporter, who uses the former follower’s own transgressions to undermine his search for the truth. What does it cost the soul to lie if it comforts the faithful?

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  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: The Resurrection of the Publick Universal Friend by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    “

    This play manages to be two things simultaneously, with great success: It's both a story about a particular religious community in a particular time and place and also a study on the nature and fragility of faith - how desperately people need something or someone to believe in, and how hard it can be to return to a place of belief once that faith has been shattered - especially when one feels complicit in aiding a charlatan. This story is both specific and universal, and with a cast of three, this would be an easy and powerful play to stage.

    This play manages to be two things simultaneously, with great success: It's both a story about a particular religious community in a particular time and place and also a study on the nature and fragility of faith - how desperately people need something or someone to believe in, and how hard it can be to return to a place of belief once that faith has been shattered - especially when one feels complicit in aiding a charlatan. This story is both specific and universal, and with a cast of three, this would be an easy and powerful play to stage.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: The Resurrection of the Publick Universal Friend by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    “

    A fascinating look into faith and what we accept as truth! Riveting and well done!

    A fascinating look into faith and what we accept as truth! Riveting and well done!

    ”
  • Robert Lynn: The Resurrection of the Publick Universal Friend by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    “

    A deep dive into the esoteric world of one particular faith that highlights the contradictions and questioning inherent in all faiths. What is truth, what is real, who can you believe? These questions are dealt with in McBurnette-Andronicos' always masterful, engaging style.

    A deep dive into the esoteric world of one particular faith that highlights the contradictions and questioning inherent in all faiths. What is truth, what is real, who can you believe? These questions are dealt with in McBurnette-Andronicos' always masterful, engaging style.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Yates County Genealogy and History Center, Penn Yan, New York , 2011
  • Reading, Tompkins County History Center, Ithaca, New York, 2011