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God's Megaphone: A Visit with CS Lewis
Charles Bender Performing Arts Center

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Universally acknowledged as one of the 20th century's most important and inspirational Christian thinkers, C.S. Lewis remains, nearly 60 years after his death, a towering figure in the lives of millions of believers. His writings include true classics that span the styles of adult fiction, satire, children's literature, and Christian theology and apologetics. His works continue to sell millions of copies each year, and his powerful influence continues to inspire and encourage believers of every denomination.

 

Acclaimed, award-winning theatre artist Steven Fenley portrays the Cambridge don and best-selling author in God's Megaphone: A Visit with C.S.Lewis, a theatrical event that brings this legendary Christian apologist to life with all of his intellect, warmth, wisdom, and humor intact.  Using material from Lewis' own writings, his extensive correspondence, and excerpts from dramatic texts illuminating his life, God's Megaphone traces his life from best-selling author, to harbinger of WWII's resistance of evil, to loving husband and inspirational leader.

 

Whether audiences are familiar with Lewis' works or are encountering this astonishing and prophetic mind for the very first time, God's Megaphone will thrill, delight, inspire,  and lead to an enriched understanding of faith.

 

What the Critics Say:

" Steven Fenley's commanding, subtle portrayal grabs us by the throat and never lets go."                                                                                                                                      - Houston Chronicle

" Fenley's a quiet revelation as Lewis... It's not a showy performance, but, my, it is deep and true."                                                                                           

         - Houston Press

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I Hate Hamlet – The Houston Press 

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When was the last time you saw a play and eagerly awaited each character's entrance, knowing that whoever came on next would be funnier than the last? Each character in I Hate Hamlet ratchets up the comedy by being outrageous, bizarre, utterly delightful — and, at times, full of life and truth. This rarely happens, trust me. But in Paul Rudnick's uproarious comedy, playing in a definitive production at Texas Repertory Theatre, it's the case from beginning to end. First is successful TV star Andrew (Rob de los Reyes), who's about to play Hamlet and scared witless at the daunting task. Next up is real estate agent Felicia (Marcy Kearns), who's dripping bangles, a Brooklyn accent and an amateur link to the spirit world. Then Andrew's dotty girlfriend Deirdre (Jen Lucy) lights up the room; she's made a career out of virginity, which drives him buggy. Andrew's agent Lillian (Barbara Lasater) reminds him that, like it or not, the contract's signed and he must appear. Scheming small-time Hollywood producer Gary (Rick Olvera) makes an appearance; he would be vacuous, but he doesn't know what that means. Then there's the one and only John Barrymore (Steven Fenley), accidentally conjured, who guides Andrew through the shoals of Shakespeare and helps buoy his miserable love life. This is Rudnick at his funniest, which is saying something since he's responsible for Addams Family Values, In & Out and The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. Here, the one-liners come as wicked and thick as anything Neil Simon ever penned. It's his hymn to the theater, to acting, to overacting, to being a legend. While the play wallows in the hammy fakeness of great and not-so-great theater, it exudes warmth and compassion and is extremely lovable, as is TRT's loving and detailed, beautifully acted treatment.

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