GABRIEL from Preggers, or Parenthood for Virgins

Title

GABRIEL from Preggers, or Parenthood for Virgins

Creator

PLAYWRIGHT: Rebecca Dzida, M.F.A. Playwriting Candidate

Director

DIRECTOR: Linda Lombardi, Part of CUA Drama’s M.F.A. Playwriting Repertory

Contributor

Set Designer: Brian Gillick

Costume Designer: Gail Stewart Beach

Lighting Designer: Katie McCreary

Sound Designer: Frank DiSalvo, Jr.

Date

February 18-25, 2017

Abstract

Newlyweds Mary and Joseph learn that they’re going to raise the Son of God. Along with a little guidance from the angel Gabriel, they attempt to navigate the absurdities and challenges of being new parents.

Description

PLAYWRIGHT’S DESCRIPTION OF GABRIEL: ...angel, ageless and genderless, a messenger of God who’s super stoked about the job and sometimes forgets how to relate to mere humans

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS: We wanted to find a way to represent Gabriel that reflected a traditional look from church iconography that would also be able to have a more contemporary feel for some of the scenes. Sheer fabrics were used so the lights could play through the fabrics. -Gail Beach, email dated 9/5/18