Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

Charity, a prized daughter of America's premier radical anti-gay Church, struggles with her faith and temptation after failing to convert a nice Jewish boy over Twitter.
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Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

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  • Peter Fenton:
    20 Mar. 2023
    I loved this play. What a powerful illustration of the idea of someone smart who has ears to hear growing and changing. I saw lots of parallels in Charity's arc with the real life story Megan Phelps-Roper and her relationship with Westboro and her mother, but played in such a way that's applicable to many, many people and relationships. And—that ending. What an excellent ending! I really want to see a production of this play.
  • Samantha Marchant:
    27 Dec. 2022
    A fascinating look at some radical characters facing some major turning points. Well done!
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn:
    19 Feb. 2021
    I was honestly afraid to read this at first. The subject matter, religion through hate, is so very upsetting and triggering. But I'm glad I made it through to the end. It was actually quite beautiful, watching Charity struggle through the messiness of her Biblical convictions and interpretations. Just like in real life, we don't get an ending wrapped up with a bow, but we do get hope. And I loved that.

Development History

  • Reading
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    Pasadena Playhouse
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    At the Table Plays: A Play Reading Podcast
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    Cypress College
    ,
    2017
  • Workshop
    ,
    University of Southern California
    ,
    2017
  • Reading
    ,
    University of Southern California
    ,
    2016

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    University of Southern California
    ,
    2017

Awards

Semi-Finalist
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Stage Play Competition
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ScreenCraft
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2019
Semi-Finalist
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Summer Playwrights Festival
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The Road Theatre
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2018
Semi-Finalist
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Project Playwright
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Sanguine Theatre Company
,
2018
Finalist
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Rapid Development
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Fountain Theatre
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2018