Church on Fire

After the sanctuary burns down mid-service, two friends find themselves arguing over the church, the congregation, and the meaning of God’s love. CHURCH ON FIRE is a political/religious commentary that asks "What does it mean to love thy neighbor?"

(6/19/2026)

After the sanctuary burns down mid-service, two friends find themselves arguing over the church, the congregation, and the meaning of God’s love. CHURCH ON FIRE is a political/religious commentary that asks "What does it mean to love thy neighbor?"

(6/19/2026)

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  • Mathew Green: Church on Fire

    A potent examination of faith in practice, pitting an exclusionary (and sadly prevalent) version of Christianity against a far more accepting, humanistic approach. Well-drawn characters who speak believably and spend their 10-minutes of stage time well. Excellent, heartfelt work.

    A potent examination of faith in practice, pitting an exclusionary (and sadly prevalent) version of Christianity against a far more accepting, humanistic approach. Well-drawn characters who speak believably and spend their 10-minutes of stage time well. Excellent, heartfelt work.

  • Craig Houk: Church on Fire

    Church on Fire is an assured piece of writing that builds two deeply human, fully three-dimensional characters within a brief runtime. Through sharp humor, authentic voice, and emotionally grounded conflict, the play reveals profound truths about love, faith, and acceptance with striking simplicity. It is timely, compassionate, and nicely crafted, delivering an important message not through preaching, but through genuine humanity.

    Church on Fire is an assured piece of writing that builds two deeply human, fully three-dimensional characters within a brief runtime. Through sharp humor, authentic voice, and emotionally grounded conflict, the play reveals profound truths about love, faith, and acceptance with striking simplicity. It is timely, compassionate, and nicely crafted, delivering an important message not through preaching, but through genuine humanity.

Character Information

  • Marge
    A God-LOVING woman.
    Character Age
    50+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    woman-identifying/presenting
  • Trudy
    A God-FEARING woman.
    Character Age
    40-50
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any -- preferably White
    Character Gender Identity
    woman-identifying/presenting