“Virtual Devotion” Opening at Hole the Wall

The Hole in the Wall Theater is presenting Eric Coble’s satirical play Virtual Devotion as the last play of its 2018-2019 season.

John Bosco, writing on the Theater’s website, says that,

Virtual Devotion is a satirical look at what happens when religion becomes a little too mainstream. We follow the interlocking stories of a televangelist experiencing a major health crisis, a ministry worker in need of a get-rich-quick scheme, a TV nut seeing a Biblical face in her pudding, and Jesus Christ come back to spread the word while working dead-end jobs.

The play opens on Friday, July 19, 2019, and continues through August 10th.

The Hole in the Wall Theater production of Virtual Devotion is directed by Luis Marrero and is produced by Mary Roane, both of New Britain.

Billy Moro performs the part of Jesus in the play. Johnny Peifer of New Britain performs the role of “Reverend Pete.” “Ruth” is played by Karen Brown. Kristen Bennett is in the role of “Anne.” Victor Tellez plays the parts of “Zack” and “Seth.” “Lil” and “Joy” are played by Sophie Capobianco. Krysten Drachenberg of New Britain performs the roles of “Rach” and “Peg” and “Mark” and “Luke” are performed by Tim Adams. Shawna Pelletier is the play’s stage manager.

Hole in the Wall Theater "Virtual Devotion"

Ticket are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets are sold at the door and are also available at the Theater’s online tickets web page. The July 26th performance is the play’s “Pay-What-You-Can Night.”

The Hole in the Wall Theater says that it,

has been a staple of the New Britain arts community for over 40 years. Through the hundreds of shows we’ve produced, our mission has always been to make theater accessible to everyone.

Saying that, “Every one of our members – from our actors, to our directors, to our tech, maintenance, and administrative team – are volunteers,” the Theater encourages people to become involved by visiting its auditions and volunteer web pages.

The Theater says that it is planning auditions on July 21st and 22nd for the first play of its 2019-2020 season, “The Haunting of Hill House.”

The Hole in the Wall Theater is located at 116 Main Street.