MODERN MIRACLE

by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Jesús has a perfect meal prepared for Maddie, Marco, Lucas, and Johanna. Their tastes and preferences may frustrate him so much, though, that this could be the last supper for this group of friends.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Jesús has a perfect meal prepared for Maddie, Marco, Lucas, and Johanna. Their tastes and preferences may frustrate him so much, though, that this could be the last supper for this group of friends.

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MODERN MIRACLE

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  • Bill Triplett: MODERN MIRACLE by Steven G. Martin
    “

    This charming, funny, and ultimately touching short piece -- the Last Supper as it might happen today among friends with hair-trigger sensitivities -- would be easy to produce, not to mention offer roles to six actors. It would also give audiences a chance to see how caring for each other might be humanity's last saving grace. Imaginatively conceived and well done!

    This charming, funny, and ultimately touching short piece -- the Last Supper as it might happen today among friends with hair-trigger sensitivities -- would be easy to produce, not to mention offer roles to six actors. It would also give audiences a chance to see how caring for each other might be humanity's last saving grace. Imaginatively conceived and well done!

    ”
  • John Patrick Bray: MODERN MIRACLE by Steven G. Martin
    “

    A hilarious modern spin on The Last Supper. Jesus has made dinner for all. A get together with friends. A night of Cardboadeux and Go Fish. But there are so many preferences. And allergies. The Apostles have been replaced with Hipsters! Equal parts reverent and irreverent, Steven G. Martin reminds us that it is best to be courteous to our host (Holy or otherwise). And for the love of G-d, chew your food!

    A hilarious modern spin on The Last Supper. Jesus has made dinner for all. A get together with friends. A night of Cardboadeux and Go Fish. But there are so many preferences. And allergies. The Apostles have been replaced with Hipsters! Equal parts reverent and irreverent, Steven G. Martin reminds us that it is best to be courteous to our host (Holy or otherwise). And for the love of G-d, chew your food!

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: MODERN MIRACLE by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Poor Jesus, it would take a true miracle worker to satisfy the diverse needs of his self-absorbed friends. This nifty comedy skewers food faddism and bad, bad guests while also presenting a portrait of a hapless host. And it re-affirms one of my core beliefs, pizza is the answer to everything.

    Poor Jesus, it would take a true miracle worker to satisfy the diverse needs of his self-absorbed friends. This nifty comedy skewers food faddism and bad, bad guests while also presenting a portrait of a hapless host. And it re-affirms one of my core beliefs, pizza is the answer to everything.

    ”
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Character Information

The characters can be any age, but the play works best if they are similar in age.
  • Jesús
    He is hosting the dinner party. He tries his best for his friends.
    30s to 50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Maddie
    One of the partygoers. She tries to be understanding.
    30s to 50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Marco
    One of the partygoers. He can be a little snide and superior.
    30s to 50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lucas
    One of the partygoers. He is hangry and only becomes hangrier.
    30s to 50s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Johanna
    One of the partygoers. At worst, she is self-centered.
    30s to 50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Judith
    One of the partygoers. She is a little older than the others. A latecomer to the party and the life of the party.
    She is a little older than the others
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman