The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - A semi-staged reading

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

by Stephen Adly Guirgis

Come join us for a unique experience at Ahmanson Auditorium at LMU, as we present a special semi-staged reading of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. The production is a culminating MFA thesis project for Igniting Actor Imagination, a course and acting approach developed by Maria Lingbanan. Throughout the semester, the undergrads have learned and implemented Imagination Exercises inspired by Ignatian Spirituality, Stanislavskian tenets, and non-Western based techniques. This performance promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind performance!

Brief 10-minute intermission. Short talkback afterwards.

Content Warning:

Judas Iscariot contains mature and sensitive content. The production includes themes and content surrounding suicide, sexual objectification, violence, strong/offensive language, anti-semitism, and complex theological arguments. Not advised for audiences under 17 years old.

Ensemble:

MOTHER TERESA / STAGE MANAGER - Bianca Haugg

MATTHIAS OF GALILEE / UNCLE PINO - Reuben Dodd

SIMON THE ZEALOT / BAILIFF /SOLDIER 2 - Kat Ziska

GLORIA / ST. MATTHEW / SOLDIER 3 - Yuki Hinayon

MARY MAGDALENE / SISTER GLENNA / LORETTA / SOLDIER 1 - Andrea Lopez Moctezuma Martinez

HENRIETTA ISCARIOT / ST. THOMAS - Mia Estrada-Morse

FABIANA CUNNINGHAM - Evie Briody

YUSEF EL-FAYOUMY - Cade Evered

JUDAS ISCARIOT - Armine Arakelyan

JESUS OF NAZARETH - Ella Crandall

JUDGE LITTLEFIELD / CAIPHAS - Enrico Echiverri

BUTCH HONEYWELL / SIGMUND FREUD - *Ryan McRee

PONTIUS PILATE / ST. PETER - *Derrick LeMont

SAINT MONICA - *Sebrina Purcell

SATAN - *West Liang

*Indicates MFA Guest Artist