The God of Hell

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Marie Los Angeles, CA

The rest of my review: This play is a ranting, raving, crazy call to wake up. At any other time, what would have been over the top is currently not. The diabolical government man tortures by electrocuting his hooded victim’s genitals. But this is not over the top. It is reality. We watch it in our daily news. Even those of us who are appalled, do something even more appalling, nothing. The play isn’t subtle. I don’t believe Mr. Shepard intended to write something subtle. It seems to me he intended to write something that, amidst its humor and startling pyrotechnics, is screaming at the top of its lungs at us. Are we listening or are we disappointed because he didn’t entertain us in that way that satiates like a Krispy Krème doughnut?

Marie Los Angeles, CA

Here is my reverie after seeing Sam Shepard’s “God Of Hell”. It struck me much as a morality play using dark comedy and satirical elements to drive home one singular idea; in this case, the idea that the American people have abandoned their post. Our “open door policy” has led to an invasion of the most repellant kind, an invasion from within that strips us of any real volition . In our willful, isolating ignorance we have become as stupid as cows and as vulnerable. The actors look out over the audience as through a window, gazing at the farmer’s beloved “replacement cattle”. Send us to war, irradiate us, we graze quietly, stupefied, inert. We are also the farmer. Enamored by our self-important daily tasks, we tend the farm even as we give it away. We are tunnel-visioned and the ideals that we profess to hold so dearly we do nothing to realize.

Jennifer B los angeles, ca

Absolutely recommend. Jason Alexander's excellent direction colors Shepard's play with ripe comic timing and chillingly dark intrigue. Bryan Cranston alone is enough reason to go. His performance is sharp and inventive. In a part that could easily be over played, I never grow tired of watching his effortless comic turn, which grows quite dark and exciting. Old timers in the audience, as usual, rudely walked out toward the end. This tends to be a trend with any piece mildly controversial or thought provoking in nature. Super cast.

John Richard Petersen www.SingAct.com Aliso Viejo, CA

I AM SO GLAD WE CAME TO SEE THIS PLAY! First, there are the hilarious pre-show announcements recorded by the director, the hilarious Jason Alexander. Having seen him on stage in THE PRODUCERS (he was a terrfiic Bialystock!!!) I was curious to see if he could take the helm as director - THE DIRECTION WAS SUPERB! As an actor, I know how to appreciate all the aspects that come together to make a production and marvel at other actors who excel in their craft - I was in the presence of FOUR FABULOUS GIFTED ACTORS! They had the energy, the talent, the timing, the dedication...well, they had "the chops" to handle Mr. Shepard's work. I was in awe! I found myself giving the cast a well-deserved standing ovation while cheers of BRAVA and BRAVO came from the house. They are INCREDIBLE! We left the theatre exhilerated. You will really be disappointed if you don't see this play!

John Richard Petersen www.SingAct.com Aliso Viejo, CA

I AM SO GLAD WE CAME TO SEE THIS PLAY! First, there are the hilarious pre-show announcements recorded by the director, the hilarious Jason Alexander. Having seen him on stage in THE PRODUCERS (he was a terrfiic Bialystock!!!) I was curious to see if he could take the helm as director - THE DIRECTION WAS SUPERB! As an actor, I know how to appreciate all the aspects that come together to make a production and marvel at other actors who excel in their craft - I was in the presence of FOUR FABULOUS GIFTED ACTORS! They had the energy, the talent, the timing, the dedication...well, they had "the chops" to handle Mr. Shepard's work. I was in awe! I found myself giving the cast a well-deserved standing ovation while cheers of BRAVA and BRAVO came from the house. They are INCREDIBLE! We left the theatre exhilerated. You will really be disappointed if you don't see this play!

Glorya Los Angeles, Ca

The slimy snake (devil) tap dances into the farmhouse searching for his victim. By the end of the play, he's gotten two more. The horror of the play is watching the government official command his victims to march; to dance to his tune; and they do. In lockstep they dance to his tune. There are many groups of fundamentalists of all religions who can demand and get obedience-a non-thinking obedience that can destroy a man, a woman, a family-a country. Think back to Hitler's Nazi Germany. Is there anything different in the philosophy of this play and the mind police of the Gestapo?