BLOOD: A COMEDY

by David Lee White

Jacqueline Stanzi is a college professor, a lifelong atheist and the matriarch of a family that includes a snarky bi-sexual son who runs porn websites and a promiscuous daughter engaged to a born-again Christian. Jacqueline is also battling dementia and has recently been relieved of her duties at the college for teaching intelligent design in a biology class. On the eve of her daughter’s wedding, Jacqueline...

Jacqueline Stanzi is a college professor, a lifelong atheist and the matriarch of a family that includes a snarky bi-sexual son who runs porn websites and a promiscuous daughter engaged to a born-again Christian. Jacqueline is also battling dementia and has recently been relieved of her duties at the college for teaching intelligent design in a biology class. On the eve of her daughter’s wedding, Jacqueline decides that what her family really needs is a good old-fashioned healthy dose of religion. It’s just too bad that she has absolutely no knowledge of how to make that happen. Or does she? As the evening wears on, memories of a secret past come to light, forcing the siblings to reassess their past, as well as the future of their family.

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BLOOD: A COMEDY

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  • Cheryl Bear: BLOOD: A COMEDY

    A hilarious dose of religion and a family's assessment of their past and future. Entertaining and well done!

    A hilarious dose of religion and a family's assessment of their past and future. Entertaining and well done!

  • June Ballinger: BLOOD: A COMEDY

    This play was a huge hit at Passage Theatre! It's definitely a comedy but one with substance and depth. Jacqueline's mind is altering with age and we join her in an exploration between atheism and spirituality.

    This play was a huge hit at Passage Theatre! It's definitely a comedy but one with substance and depth. Jacqueline's mind is altering with age and we join her in an exploration between atheism and spirituality.

  • James Christy: BLOOD: A COMEDY

    Who can make a brilliant comedy out of dementia and religious confusion? David Lee White can. Textured, dramatic and funny funny play. Passage production was out of site, but this needs more!

    Who can make a brilliant comedy out of dementia and religious confusion? David Lee White can. Textured, dramatic and funny funny play. Passage production was out of site, but this needs more!

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Character Information

  • Alec Stanzi
    Jaqueline's son.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Matthew Fisher
    Franny's fiance
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Noah Fisher
    Matthew's father
    Character Age
    60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Jacqueline Stanzi
    60s, a college professor.
    Character Age
    60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Franny Stanzi
    Jacqueline’s daughter
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre - Memberfest, Year 2009
  • Type Workshop, Organization Passage Theatre, directed by Adam Immerwahr, Year 2009

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Passage Theatre, directed by Adam Immerwahr, Year 2009
  • Type Professional, Organization Dreamcatcher Rep, directed by Laura Ekstrand, Year 2012