Doed Koecks
Behaved badly and on your deathbed? No problem. Doed Koeck’s sin eaters have your back. The resurrection of a medieval rite turns worldwide religion upside down, in this unfortunately credible story of greed, ambition and hubris emanating from a small Wisconsin town.
RECOMMENDED BY Conor McShane:“ A fascinating, deeply skeptical parable about humanity's desire for belief and forgiveness, for an easy way out of eternal judgment, and those who would seek to profit off of it. I loved the magical touches of the spirit world and Medieval songs, which add resonance and depth to a tale that feels very much in line with the present. ”
RECOMMENDED BY Conor McShane:“ A fascinating, deeply skeptical parable about humanity's desire for belief and forgiveness, for an easy way out of eternal judgment, and those who would seek to profit off of it. I loved the magical touches of the spirit world and Medieval songs, which add resonance and depth to a tale that feels very much in line with the present. ”
DEVELOPMENT:
Produced by Broom Street Theatre, Madison 2023
SETTING:
One can imagine the play performed on an elaborate set with elaborate costumes, but one can equally imagine it performed on a stark set with minimal scenery and embellishment. We leave the choice to the production team.
CAST:
A play for four men and four women - ethnicity neutral
Bobby Otter, Male, 40s, as driftless as the geographical region he inhabits
Christine Otter, Female, 40s, driven, professional, probably a sociopath
Bruno Otter, Male, late teens, haunted and haunting
Becky Bargos, Female 30s, plain, bright, conniving
Two men and two women play multiple roles:
Luke Stephens, Librarian, 60+, male; also Spirit 1, Man 1, Acolyte 1
Graves, Lawyer, male; also Spirit 2, Man 2, Acolyte 2, Cook
Elise, Talk Show Host, Female; also Spirit 3, Woman 1, Acolyte 3
CFO,female; also Waitress, Woman 2, Spirit 4, Acolyte 4
This play is available for reading on my NPX website at - Coleman | New Play Exchange for people with memberships.
Produced by Broom Street Theatre, Madison 2023
SETTING:
One can imagine the play performed on an elaborate set with elaborate costumes, but one can equally imagine it performed on a stark set with minimal scenery and embellishment. We leave the choice to the production team.
CAST:
A play for four men and four women - ethnicity neutral
Bobby Otter, Male, 40s, as driftless as the geographical region he inhabits
Christine Otter, Female, 40s, driven, professional, probably a sociopath
Bruno Otter, Male, late teens, haunted and haunting
Becky Bargos, Female 30s, plain, bright, conniving
Two men and two women play multiple roles:
Luke Stephens, Librarian, 60+, male; also Spirit 1, Man 1, Acolyte 1
Graves, Lawyer, male; also Spirit 2, Man 2, Acolyte 2, Cook
Elise, Talk Show Host, Female; also Spirit 3, Woman 1, Acolyte 3
CFO,female; also Waitress, Woman 2, Spirit 4, Acolyte 4
This play is available for reading on my NPX website at - Coleman | New Play Exchange for people with memberships.