THE THREE CHRISTS OF MANHATTAN

by Seth Rozin

A play for the Trump era. On the day that Dr. Paula Posner -- a neurotic atheist Jewish psychiatrist -- opens her private practice, she is visited by three "patients," each of whom believes they are Jesus Christ. The first, dressed in a white tunic and sandals, is the spitting image of the iconic loving Jesus. The second, in dreadlocks and jeans, is the social justice Jesus. The third, in a stylish and sporty...

A play for the Trump era. On the day that Dr. Paula Posner -- a neurotic atheist Jewish psychiatrist -- opens her private practice, she is visited by three "patients," each of whom believes they are Jesus Christ. The first, dressed in a white tunic and sandals, is the spitting image of the iconic loving Jesus. The second, in dreadlocks and jeans, is the social justice Jesus. The third, in a stylish and sporty power suit, is the prosperity gospel Jesus. Dr. Posner invites the three Jesi to a joint session, and they engage in a comic battle to save her soul, as well as the future of humanity.

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  • Julie Zaffarano: THE THREE CHRISTS OF MANHATTAN

    I had the good fortune to see a production of "The Three Christs of Manhattan" in Philadelphia. It was outstanding. The premise is fresh and the dialogue is hilarious. But more than this, the themes of the play stayed with me for a long time. Well done.

    I had the good fortune to see a production of "The Three Christs of Manhattan" in Philadelphia. It was outstanding. The premise is fresh and the dialogue is hilarious. But more than this, the themes of the play stayed with me for a long time. Well done.

  • Cheryl Bear: THE THREE CHRISTS OF MANHATTAN

    A hilarious psychiatrist exploration of the savior that will have you rolling on the floor. Fantastic!

    A hilarious psychiatrist exploration of the savior that will have you rolling on the floor. Fantastic!

  • David Robson: THE THREE CHRISTS OF MANHATTAN

    As a person fascinated by how our culture interprets and portrays the concept of Christ, I was captivated by this tight, irreverent, and caustic comedy. The overwhelmed therapist acts as referee for the three deluded (or not?) Christs and plays the straight woman to this "host" of wacky peeps. Theology + philosophy + psychiatry = hilarity, and a little something to think about after leaving the theater.

    As a person fascinated by how our culture interprets and portrays the concept of Christ, I was captivated by this tight, irreverent, and caustic comedy. The overwhelmed therapist acts as referee for the three deluded (or not?) Christs and plays the straight woman to this "host" of wacky peeps. Theology + philosophy + psychiatry = hilarity, and a little something to think about after leaving the theater.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization New Jersey Repertory Theatre, Year 2014
  • Type Reading, Organization Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization InterAct Theatre Company, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization PlayPenn, Year 2012

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization InterAct Theatre Company, Year 2015