In His Hands

by Benjamin Benne

CHICAGO PREMIERE: First Floor Theater (Chicago IL), 2024
WORLD PREMIERE: Mosaic Theater Company (Washington DC), 2022

Selection, Roundabout Underground Reading Series
Selection, New Harmony Project Residency
Winner, Kennedy Center/KCACTF Latinx Playwriting Award
Gold Prize, Portland Stage's Clauder Competition
Finalist, Kitchen Dog Theater's New Play Festival
Finalist, Playwrights Foundation's Bay Area...

CHICAGO PREMIERE: First Floor Theater (Chicago IL), 2024
WORLD PREMIERE: Mosaic Theater Company (Washington DC), 2022

Selection, Roundabout Underground Reading Series
Selection, New Harmony Project Residency
Winner, Kennedy Center/KCACTF Latinx Playwriting Award
Gold Prize, Portland Stage's Clauder Competition
Finalist, Kitchen Dog Theater's New Play Festival
Finalist, Playwrights Foundation's Bay Area Playwrights Festival

This is a list of things Christian believes in: logic, banana Laffy Taffy, video games, and Daniel. This is a list of things Christian doesn't believe in: caffeine, alcohol, monogamy, and God. Daniel, a Mario Kart wizard and aspiring Lutheran pastor, is falling for Christian. But as these men explore the potential of their new relationship, voices from Christian's past threaten to overpower the connection they share -- with one another, and something bigger than themselves. [synopsis by dramaturg Sarah Lunnie]

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  • Julie Zaffarano: In His Hands by Benjamin Benne
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    A devastatingly beautiful play that journeys through lost faith — dryness, suffering, and rebirth. We care for these characters and hold them tightly and, no matter what our personal beliefs, rejoice in what they find.

    A devastatingly beautiful play that journeys through lost faith — dryness, suffering, and rebirth. We care for these characters and hold them tightly and, no matter what our personal beliefs, rejoice in what they find.

    ”
  • Jane Petkofsky: In His Hands by Benjamin Benne
    “

    I just saw the premier of this piece at Mosaic Theatre, and all I can say is, too bad for folks who missed it. It was a beautiful, lyrical, thought-provoking production of a beautiful, lyrical, thought-provoking script. This will stay with me for a long time and I look forward to seeing it many more times, so let's get out there and produce it again, folks!

    I just saw the premier of this piece at Mosaic Theatre, and all I can say is, too bad for folks who missed it. It was a beautiful, lyrical, thought-provoking production of a beautiful, lyrical, thought-provoking script. This will stay with me for a long time and I look forward to seeing it many more times, so let's get out there and produce it again, folks!

    ”
  • Kara Q. Lewis: In His Hands by Benjamin Benne
    “

    I read this play four months ago and meant to write a recommendation at the time, but... life. The story is still there in my mind, though. The dreamy quality of the scenes makes an impact. Like a vivid dream, it's a deeply felt and remembered story with soft edges and important lessons. I'd love to see it performed live someday.

    I read this play four months ago and meant to write a recommendation at the time, but... life. The story is still there in my mind, though. The dreamy quality of the scenes makes an impact. Like a vivid dream, it's a deeply felt and remembered story with soft edges and important lessons. I'd love to see it performed live someday.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Mirrorbox Theatre, 2021
  • Workshop, Portland Stage, 2021
  • Reading, Roundabout Theatre Company, 2020
  • Reading, IAMA Theatre Company, 2020
  • Workshop, WildWind Performance Lab/Texas Tech University, 2019
  • Workshop, The Playwrights' Center, 2018

Production History

  • Professional, First Floor Theater, 2024
  • Professional, Mosaic Theater Company (World Premiere), 2022
  • University, Northwestern University, 2022
  • University, Yale School of Drama, 2019

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