Holier Than Thou

Aethereal Jest Arts Council's production of Matthew Barr's “Holier Than Thou” is a dramatic new work from a local playwright.

Synopsis

When tragedy strikes the congregation of a Southern Baptist church, tensions rise and gossip, rumors, and judgement begin to threaten the foundation of the entire church community. Pastor Fudge and his son Isaac are trying to come to terms with the recent loss of their wife and mother, Virginia Hickory and Sharon Kettering go head-to-head over who will best lead the children’s program, and members of the youth group begin to question why one of their own has become so withdrawn. In Holier Than Thou, nothing is as it seems, and we learn that you never truly understand what people are going through until you take the time to understand.

Content Warning: This production includes representations of death, suicide, abuse, abortion, and alcohol addiction. Audience members under the age of 13 are discouraged from attending.

Production Staff

Director - Brian A. Palmer
Producer - Ellie Haenick
Playwright - Matthew Barr
Stage Manager - Jordan Sauer
Properties Designer - Jaimee Levitt

Cast

Pastor Michael Fudge - Stephen Woosley
Dr. Elise Fudge - Lynne Rouzer
Isaac Fudge - Nick Martin
Virginia Hickory - Natalie Keller Pariano
Bruce Hickory - Patrick Rice
Sharon Kettering - Kate France
Mark Kettering - Jeff Kemeter
Jonathan Sutton - Ryan Dever
Janna What's-Her-Name - McKenna Willis
Aileen Warner - Audrey Marie Brownfield
Pastor Steve - Kyle Smith

Host or Publisher Aethereal Jest Arts Council