THE KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
In the terrace theatre
**************presents***************
As Part of the 2010 Stage-to-Page Festival Presents
A SEVENTH STREET PLAYHOUSE STAGED READING OF
THE AGONY OF DAVID
by Anthony E. Gallo
Last year you saw the black comedy, The Last Days of King Solomon. This year we visit his father in The Agony of David, a totally different play. This two-act tragedy of faith and sin is totally based on the life of David, second king of Israel, and pivotal to the two Davidic religions, Christianity and Judaism. David, once a shepherd boy and now the mighty King of Israel, rules the entire region after being crowned King of Israel in 1010 BCE. He has put together a kingdom against all odds. Even his enemies admit that he is God’s chosen. But this providentially endowed military and political genius, poet, spiritual, harpist, sportsman, and dancer is beset by tragedy. This husband of eight carefully chosen wives and father of seventeen children has proven to be a less than satisfactory father and husband, and while called upon to be the first to create a kingdom for God on earth, has incurred wrath. His is a life of faith and struggle reflected by conflicts with his God, political and military enemies, family of origin, King Saul, wife Micah, and children Amnon, Abijah, Tamar, and Absalom. THE AGONY OF DAVID attempts to show how ultimately David must face the tragic consequences of his decisions but in the end is sustained by a remarkable faith and strength of inner character.
Cast
David Colin Davies
Michel Cora Alter
Absalom Jonathon Gadsden
Tamar Mellicent Singham
Amnon Brian Doyle
Joab Rob Weinzimer
Nathan Lenny Levy
Abishag Meera
Bathsheba Norma Evenson
Narrator Scott Bringen
THEATRE: THE TERRACE THEATRE
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION: Agallo2368@verizon.net or 202 544- 6973
DATE: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 2 PM No Charge
Take the complimentary shuttle from GW Metro Stop or park at the Kennedy Center
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