Vatican Falls

October 27th - November 20th

Based on factual accounts, spanning decades and set against the backdrop of the continuously-swelling Catholic sex abuse scandal, VATICAN FALLS is a sweeping multi-genre work that follows survivor journeys examining the feelings of shame and confusion that ultimately turn to anger and revenge. This fast-paced, non-linear suspense-thriller jets from Boston to Rome to New York to Los Angeles as our radicalized protagonist falls in love with a Vatican operative and, along with his Fellowship, plots vengeance on the institutional power players that allowed the rape and torture of countless children and young adults. The play features three prominent LGBTQ+ characters including the fellowship leader, Vi, whose desire for retribution fuels the group.

CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Frank J. Avella

Co-Directors: Frank J. Avella & Carlotta Brentan

Lighting Design: David Shocket

Costume Design: Shirlee Idzakovich

Movement Choreography: Christine “Cappy” Dow

Publicity: Daniel DeMello / DDPR

Casting: Judy Bowman

Social Media: John David West

Featuring

Carlotta Brentan

Ace Young

Alice Barrett-Mitchell

Tucker Aust

James Gracia

Danny Hilt

Edward L Simon

Jeremiah Clapp

Jacopo Costantini

Ryan Wright

Travis Leland

*All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of at least 2 doses of a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times.