Friends of God • A Mormon History Play

(Under license from Prospero Arts and Media)

Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of Mormonism, is in his last days. As rumors of Joseph’s involvement in polygamy and other controversies rocks the faith of even some of the most stalwart of his followers, his enemies plot his death. Yet, even in these dark, tumultuous days in 19th century Nauvoo, Illinois, the controversial Mormon leader steps forward into the conflict with his sense of mission undeterred. Who will stand loyal to him as he strives to stand loyal to his principles and his God, and who will take part in offering him up as a sacrifice to appease the fury building up against his controversial and shocking actions?

GENRES: Historical Drama, Religious, Latter-day Saints/Mormon

PLAY DETAILS

CAST SIZE: 15 (5 f, 10 m)
- Joseph SmithEmma SmithHyrum SmithWilliam Law
  Jane Law
  
  Eliza R. Snow
  
  John Taylor
  
  Willard Richards
  
  Actor 1 (M) (actor also plays Robert Foster, Reynolds Cahoon)
  
  Actor 2 (F) (actor also plays Mary Fielding Smith, Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner, Vilate Kimball)
  
  Actor 3 (M) (actor also plays Francis Higbee, Colonel Geddes, Sergeant Worrell)
  
  Actor 4 (M) (actor also plays Dan Jones, Heber Kimball, Joseph Jackson, Dennison Harris)
  
  Porter Rockwell
  
  Leonora Taylor
  
  Governor Ford
  
  Creative casting could included the doubling of some roles. there also could be additional CITIZENS, MOB, and SOLDIERS, if desired.
RUN TIME: 2.5 hours
Unit Setting with ability to shift locations fluidly
Costumes of the early 1800s
ORDER # 2120

REVIEWS

“Good script, good story, good actors, good Lord, go see it . . . This is a story about how the good Lord tries his friends.” —Harlow S. Clark, AML-List

PERUSAL MATERIALS:

A copy of the PERUSAL SCRIPT (in PDF format) which contains Act One of the script of the play is available, (it also has an extensive Author’s Note.): Friends of God PERUSAL
The PRINT VERSION of Friends of God is published by ZARAHEMLA BOOKS in the volume: A ROOF OVERHEAD AND OTHER PLAYS and is available on Amazon . A great way to peruse the entire script for $12.00 HERE

PRODUCTION/REHEARSAL MATERIALS:

(Any PDF purchased will be emailed to your email address — if you need to provide that to us (not the one on your PayPal account?), email us. CDs will be mailed to a snail mail address. Do not purchase rehearsal materials or pay for royalties until you have performance clearance.)

Script in PDF format — Order #2120a : $40.00 (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)
First Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #2120d : $90
Second Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #2120e : $80
Professional Royalties will be quoted upon application
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BILLING CREDITS

The following is how the credits should read in all programs, posters, fliers, handbills and other promotional advertising for the show:

Friends of God

by
Mahonri Stewart

NOTE: The names of the Playwright(s), Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter shall be equal in size, type, coloring, boldness, and prominence. No billing shall appear in type larger or more prominent than the billing to the Authors except for the title of the play. (In a press release all type, will of course, be the same size.)

ALSO:

THIS NOTICE MUST APPEAR IN ALL PROGRAMS, ON ALL POSTERS AND PUBLICITY MATERIALS AND INTERNET ADVERTISING/WEBPAGES FOR THE PLAY:
“FRIENDS OF GOD is presented through special arrangement with Zion Theatricals. All authorized materials are also supplied by ZT, www.ziontheatricals.com”

PRODUCTIONS

Art City Playhouse, 2016

in cooperation with