Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Apple Hill Playhouse audiences might not know what to expect with the title, 'The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,' the season-opening production at the Delmont community theater.
Is it a murder mystery? A political satire?
Turns out it's neither, but rather a good old-fashioned comedy. So old-fashioned and family friendly, in fact, that it comes with 'rave reviews from the Vatican newspaper,' according to the Apple Hill theater office."
2 comments:
When I first read the title to this article, I wasn't sure exactly what it was going to be about and assumed that it was probably going to be offensive, but the fact that he's asking for world peace makes it seem like it might have something more to it than just comedy. I think that doing it this way is one of the best ways to get a point across instead of directly.
This is a fascinating idea. The description of the show implies a very interesting stage setting, and the simplicity/complexity of the idea really will encourage thought. I really enjoy plays that have a message that is told in a realistic way. Although I doubt it's possible to actually kidnap a pope, its within the realm of reality. Also this play has some modern undertones as it addresses some problems the world is currently facing. The idea of including religion in the issue is an interesting commentary on the whole situation. I wish I could go see this play.
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