About the production
In the afterlife, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, each of whom famously rewrote the Gospels, argue over faith, morality and what Jesus actually said.
“Kimberly Senior's animated direction and pitch-perfect casting also could not be more ideal.”
— Chicago Sun Times, Hedy Weiss
“Kimberly Senior's smooth direction succeeds in making this pastiche of one-liners and existential debate into a smart evening of theater.”
— Third Coast Review, Nancy Bishop
“Wisely, director Kimberly Senior gets out of the playwright's way, allowing her gifted cast to address viewers directly, thus drawing us into the lively and passionate conversation onstage.”
— New City, Hugh Iglarsh
“Senior, who will receive a special non-equity Joseph Jefferson Award next month in recognition for her 21 years in Chicago theater, goes beyond the gimmick to get to “Discord's” emotional core, where truth and salvation lie. She has in Hosner, Montgomery and Parker an accomplished trio who play off each other beautifully and whose performances suggest a sense of humor as well as hard-won introspection.”
— Daily Herald, Barbara Vitello
“an entertaining and intellectually stimulating 90 minutes, featuring three skilled Chicago actors working with a smart director and a clever script.”
— Chicago Tribune, Chris Jones
“This production is extremely well done under director Kimberly Senior, the Chicago-based veteran who has achieved a deserved national reputation.”
— Windy City Media Group
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Credits
Written by Scott Carter
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Featuring Nathan Hosner (Thomas Jefferson), Jeff Parker (Charles Dickens), Mark Montgomery (Leo Tolstoy)
Set Jack Magaw
Lights Sarah Hughey
Sound Andrew Hansen
Costumes Nan Zabriskie
Projections Stephan Mazurek
