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Acts of God

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  3w, 9m

Peter Fox

" Acts of Go d takes an amusing swipe at some weighty issues and the result is “hilarious, very, very funny…the writing sparkles…dead on!”" - Los Angeles Times

Acts of God

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 9m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

After having to sit through a thought provoking and humorous one act play about God, clueless Hollywood producer Sid Markowitz meets the writer for lunch in Beverly Hills. What follows is an hilarious verbal jousting match about art vrs. commerce, integrity vrs. selling out, oh, and God too. In the end we see the side-splitting yet respectful result as one of these qualities wins out.

Act One of Acts of God can also be performed as a stand-alone one act, with 3 Males and 1 Female.

History
Acts of God was first performed at the Actor's Workout Studio, North Hollywood, California. It was produced by Jenine Smith and Dick Smyser.
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Performing Groups
FR. MIKE – 40-65, well meaning but tradition bound.
RUTH – 23-30, smart, ambitious, self involved.
JOE – 23-30, less smart, ambitious, self involved.
GOD – lead, 35-55, ethnic, street smart, funny, wise.
SID – lead, 45-65, clueless, successful Hollywood producer; a used car salesman at heart without meanness or awareness.
PETER – 20-35, aspiring writer, a bit insecure but willing to learn.
WAITRESS/GOD – 35-65, world weary but funny; bewildered by these creatures she’s created.
CAREY – same actor as God in act one; this time he/she acts as warmup for act 3 sitcom.
BIFF – 20-30, former hand model and aspiring actor with no training, great teeth and hands.
CHERRY - 20-30, aspiring actress from Marin, California; sweet but clueless.
MOISHE - 40-60, friend of Sid’s, a mohel, an extrovert, glad to be anywhere.
W.J. - 20-30, black, Juilliard trained, slight superiority complex, insecure.
DAN - 30-50, scientist at Raytheon, funny, relaxed.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting The office of a neighborhood priest. A fancy Beverly Hills restaurant. A sitcom living room.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, Special Effects
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Acts of God takes an amusing swipe at some weighty issues and the result is “hilarious, very, very funny…the writing sparkles…dead on!”" - Los Angeles Times

"It's most enjoyable." - Frank Rich, The New York Times

"A provocative satire...hilarious, dead on! - Los Angeles Weekly

“Fiercely funny…hip and clever.” – Burbank Times

“A humorous plunge into spirituality and morality…witty and thought provoking.” - Los Angeles Sentinel

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $90 per performance
    $55 per short play individually

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Authors

Peter Fox

Peter Fox
Peter Fox's professional life involved 35 years in Hollywood as an actor in television and movies. His most recognized roles were as Rev. Hank Buchanan on The Waltons and Tom Jezik on Knots Landing. Mr. Fox also co-starred in movies with John Huston, Jack Lemmon, and Jimmy St ...
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