HAND TO GOD

HAND TO GOD 

By Robert Askins 

 

March 27-29, 2025 

 

The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard

215 W Olive St Springfield, MO 65806 

 

Rating: R 

Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

 

Content and Trigger Warning: Contains sexual assault, strong language and depictions of violence. 

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, March 27 at 7:30PM

Friday, March 28 at 7:30PM (College Night!)

Saturday, March 29 at 2:00PM (Relaxed Performance)

Saturday, March 29 at 7:30PM

 

Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students/military/seniors 65+ 

 

Hand to God by Robert Askins is a darkly comedic play that explores the complexities of faith, grief, and the human condition through the lens of a small-town church group. The story revolves around Jason, a shy teenager who finds solace in a puppet named Tyrone, which he creates for a church puppet ministry. However, as Jason struggles with personal turmoil and the loss of his father, Tyrone begins to take on a life of his own, revealing Jason’s repressed anger and desires. 

 

As the play unfolds, the boundaries between reality and the puppet’s influence blur, leading to a series of outrageous and thought-provoking situations. With sharp wit and raw honesty, Hand to God tackles themes of morality, identity, and the search for meaning, all while maintaining a satirical edge. The play is both hilarious and poignant, challenging audiences to reflect on the nature of faith and the complexities of self-expression in a world filled with expectations. 

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