2006 Season - Genesius Guild

Gheon: "The Comedian" (The Story of Genesius)

The third play is an adaptation of Henri Gheon’s story of the martyrdom pf St. Genesius, “The Comedian.” The guild first staged this work at its 25th anniversary and chose to repeat it as part of its golden anniversary season as a tribute to its namesake.

Genesius is considered the patron saint of actors, although it is generally accepted that no such person ever existed. It is a story of conscience, both artistic and religious, and will bring together former Genesius Guild members, as well as beginning actors, in the large cast.

It will also help answer the most frequently asked question about the guild: “Where did you get your name?”