←Recommendations of Man of God

Beautiful and haunting. Wonderfully realistic dialogue and amazing monologue oppurtunities, with such a strong arc and ensemble of characters.

I saw this remarkable play earlier this month and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's as tightly constructed as can be, but you don't even recognize that until it's over because you're so caught up in four girls' hilarious tangents, righteous revenge fantasies, and wrenching realizations. And the fact that--outside of the aforementioned short fantasy sequences--you get all this in one real-time, continuous scene? Stellar on the page and the stage.

This play is fantastic. Four teenagers from a Korean Christian girls' youth group are on a mission trip to Thailand, where they find a hidden camera in their bathroom, placed there by their pastor. What to do? This play deals with what it means to be female in a world where 'boys will be boys,' and how you maintain your dignity and your worth in light of the constant ogling and judging by men. Jen's monologue about the guy in the grocery store parking lot was a particular standout moment for me. A wonderful portrayal of a complicated subject.

A brilliantly real play. Anna constructs a tight rope walk of a play that each of her characters must try and navigate. Her dissection of the male gaze, especially by those in positions of power, is rightfully unsettling and intense. A captivating read!

Anna Moench writes teenage girls like no one else. This play is injected with a frantic, adolescent energy that grips your attention and refuses to let go. The final moment was so perfect, so intense that I had to remind myself to breathe.

I really like this play. It's funny and dark and every character is resonant and realistic. Having taught in Asian international schools for the past eight years, I can confirm that this how young people of this age interact and speak to each other; it's really well-observed. It's not a comfortable read for a man, but then it really shouldn't be. As I was reading I really wanted to direct it. Highly recommended.

In "Man of God," Anna Moench captures the kinetic energy of her characters with such a pitch perfect attention to voice and detail, I found it impossible to put this gripping, continuous conversation down. She uses dark humor and fantastical/horror elements to effectively juxtapose with the terrifying and wrenching truths she examines about sexual violence and the ways society pits women against one another. The camera is a clear but nuanced metaphor for the male gaze. I would so love to see this boldly theatrical, powerful, and darkly funny piece in production!

This play speaks truth in a striking way that feels like a gut punch. I couldn't take my eyes off the page and actually had to make myself slow down while reading so that I didn't miss anything - though what I really wanted was to take it all in as quickly as I could. I will be thinking about "Man of God" for a long time.

The moment when you realize you are never free or safe from men's ill intentions is a pivotal one. Each of them has a story to tell and a unique take. Powerful and well done!

MAN OF GOD by Anna Morency is a hilariously gripping production that deals with the issues of sexual assault. The leading female characters were well developed. Not to mention the creative dynamic of stage directions for the different “revenge scenes.” In other words this play is very well done and highly recommended.