Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

by Hannah C Langley

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.

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: Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

    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.

    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: Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

    A fascinating look at some radical characters facing some major turning points. Well done!

    A fascinating look at some radical characters facing some major turning points. Well done!

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Losing My Religion (in 140 Characters or Less)

    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.

    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.

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Development History

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

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization University of Southern California, Year 2017

Awards

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