Skylight Theatre Company presents The Sandwich Ministry. Written by Miranda Rose Hall. Directed by Katie Lindsay. Produced by Gary Grossman and Armando Huipe for Skylight Theatre Company.
When Claudia (Maha Chehlaoui) tells the story of the widow that put into the temple treasury the two small copper coins she had, Hannah (Jordan Hull) loses her patience, and an argument ensues. Caught in the middle is Joyce (Jayne Taini), a close friend of both Claudia and Hannah. The three women gather to make sandwiches for the neighbors that have been displaced by the storm that flooded the town.
Claudia is the wife of the church’s minister. Joyce has been attending the same church for a long time and has known Claudia for years. Hannah, on the other hand, has not been attending the ministry for quite some time. As the three women prepare the sandwiches, the tension is evident between Claudia and Hannah. The exposition reveals that the two of them were once very close friends, but their relationship started to fall apart as Claudia became more distant.
As they gather for the sandwich ministry, their respective backgrounds are disclosed. The play delves into the complexities of human relationships and how hard it is to fix them. Playwright Miranda Rose Hall uses the church and a storm as the environment to explore the possibilities of a hopeful reconciliation.
The script is extraordinary, the story and the plot create rich characters that explore themes of friendship, faith, and the importance of mutual support in times of crisis. The direction by Katie Lindsay captures effectively the relationship dynamics of three women whose lives and faith are succumbing to the disappointments of unrealized dreams.
The performances are moving, capturing the essence of the text. The three thespians excel in portraying the sense of community and the urgent need for human connections.
The Sandwich Ministry
Skylight Theatre
1816 1⁄2 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90027
Opening: 8:30pm Saturday, June 1, 2024
Schedule: 8:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3:00pm Sundays, 7:30pm Mondays
(no performances on Mondays, June 3 & 10)
Closing: July 7, 2024
Tickets: skylighttheatre.org
Written by Miranda Rose Hall. Directed by Katie Lindsay. Produced by Gary Grossman and Armando Huipe for Skylight Theatre Company.
Cast: Maha Chehlaoui, Jordan Hull, Jayne Taini.
Creative team: Carolyn Mraz (Scenic Design), R.S Buck (Lighting Design), Hope Kozielski (Assistant Lighting Design), Mylette Nora (Costume Design), Noel Nichols (Sound Design),
Benjamin Rawls (Technical Director), Victoria Hoffman (Casting), Cedes Sifuentes (Production Manager).
