Artistic director Weyni Mengesha's production of his 2000 prison drama Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train is an entertaining night at the theatre but in no way an easy one. Lucius Jenkins, a.k.a. convict, Lucius -- a self-proclaimed child of god who has killed six people -- Jones is a live coal onstage. Angel's public defender is Mary Jane Hanrahan, still relatively young but very nearly disillusioned. His Shaw-with-swears style . Late in Jesus Hopped the "A" Train, attorney Mary Jane Hanrahan (Elizabeth Graveman) is coaching Angel Cruz (Adam Flores) on how to answer. Suggested Audition Pieces. Jesus Hopped the A Train - Play. Casting an online production of "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" for Short North Stage of Columbus, OH. At a glance Short North. Yet, "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" may be trickier to perform, with its passions verging on melodrama and its frequent alternating monologues sometimes telling rather than showing. Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train Written by:Stephen Adly Guirgis Director:Weyni Mengesha Actors:Xavier Lopez, Daren A Herbert, Diana Donnelly Company:Soulpepper Theatre Company Venue:Young Centre for the. When the cult leader dies during surgery, Angel suddenly finds himself facing murder charges. Lucius Jenkins has found God, and Angel's life and the course of his trial will be changed forever. . Upgrade to StageAgent PRO. . The questions don't so much hover over "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" as yank at it with gale force. Acting Monologues; Resources; GO. Artistic director Weyni Mengesha's production of his 2000 prison drama Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train is an entertaining night at the theatre but in no way an easy one. Australian Rep:Action Acting AgencyPhone: 03 9090-7746Email: info@actionactingagency.com.au 0. Guirgis . . like in Mary Jane's monologue about her alcoholic father. Mary Jane is a lawyer good enough to get defendants . An initial look at 'Jesus Hopped The A Train' plot might draw comparisons to television's long running 'Law and Order'. Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train. An initial look at 'Jesus Hopped The A Train' plot might draw comparisons to television's long running 'Law and Order'. . Acting Monologues; Resources; GO. Synopsis Jesus Hopped the A Train tells the story of several inmates of Rikers Prison who are awaiting charges for murder. Much to his disappointment, Angel is assigned a female lawyer, the tenacious Mary Jane Hanrahan (Diana Donnelly), and kept on 23-hour-a-day lockdown. Reviewed by Michael Lazan. Qty: Full Length, Drama 4 men, 1 woman Total Cast: 5, Flexible Set ISBN-13: 978--8222-1799-2. While Ken MacKenzie's prison set is airy, Mengesha's production is all about keeping energy contained in small spaces - even in the case of Mary Jane. . When "Jesus Hopped The A Train" begins, you think it's going to be a story about Angel Cruz, a thirty-year-old Latino who winds up in prison after shooting a cult leader in a botched mission to rescue his brainwashed friend. . A sociopathic serial killer awaiting extradition to Florida, Lucius pauses from his workouts only to chain smoke and to "save" Angel. Tickets 206) 292-7676 or www.acttheatre.org. Productions like Ms. Donnelly, sensationally delivers such a heart felt monologue in breaking the fourth wall . Michael Billington of The Guardian, who had given the play three out of five stars in 2002, gave the same rating after a 2019 performance and said that "for all the vividness of the dialogue, the play still . At their first meeting, she mistakes Angel for another . Presented by Ron Kastner, Roy Gabay, and John Gould Rubin at the East 13th Street Theater, 136 E. 13 St., NYC, Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Author bio(s) $11.00. fierce and aggressive lawyer Mary Jane Hanrahan who struggles in her professional relationship with Angel. Presented by Ron Kastner, Roy Gabay, and John Gould Rubin at the East 13th Street Theater, 136 E. 13 St., NYC, Nov. 29-Dec. 31. East 13th Street Theater (New York); 186 seats; $45 top. Upgrade to PRO to read our character analysis for Mary Jane Hanrahan and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Mary Jane is a lawyer good enough to get defendants . Casting an online production of "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" for Short North Stage of Columbus, OH. Production: A Ron Kastner, Roy Gabay and John Gould Rubin presentation of the Labyrinth Theater Co. production of a play in two acts by . "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" arrives at the 13th Street Theater with all the trappings of a grass-roots Off Broadway hit: a dollop of street credibility in the person of its brooding leading man . It's also clear that our preconceived notions of . Contents 1 Plot synopsis 2 Productions 3 Reception 4 References 5 External links Plot synopsis The play takes place in a prison on Rikers Island in New York. While taking fresh air in the prison yard, he meets Lucius Jenkins (Daren A. Herbert), a Jesus-praising child murderer facing extradition to Floridaand the death penalty. Mary Jane Hanrahan, must break through his perverse resistance in order to prepare . Thursday 6/28 7:30 pm. He projects a grooviness turned dry and brittle, making each glowing ember of Lucius' emotional life palpable. closes June 30, 2012. During their READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY Jesus Hopped the A Train tells the story of several inmates of Rikers Prison who are awaiting charges for murder. When Jones is onstage, the play has a compulsive watchability it lacks at other times. . Featured Scenes. Jesus Hopped the "A" Train , Azeotrope Theatre in association with ACT Central Heating Lab . fierce and aggressive lawyer Mary Jane Hanrahan who struggles in her professional relationship with Angel. Start: Angel: What I want is a f@#%in' l. Mary Jane Hanrahan Angel Cruz. . When the cult leader dies during surgery, Angel suddenly finds himself facing murder charges. "fire-breathing In short, his scenes fly. Angel Cruz is a young Puerto Rican man incarcerated for shooting a cult leader after said person "stole" his best friend. Eulalie Scandiuzzi Space, ACT Theatre, 700 Union Street, Downtown Seattle. Angel Cruz is a young Puerto Rican man incarcerated for shooting a cult leader after said person "stole" his best friend. Apply for Rights. It's also clear that our preconceived notions of . Synopsis. While Ken MacKenzie's prison set is airy, Mengesha's production is all about keeping energy contained in small spaces - even in the case of Mary Jane. Call 314-968-8070 or visit www.soundstageproductions.net. "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" takes place at the Rikers Island Prison in New York City, and revolves around the interactions of two inmates, two guards and a public defender lawyer. Sunday 6/24 2 pm. Late in Jesus Hopped the "A" Train, attorney Mary Jane Hanrahan (Elizabeth Graveman) is coaching Angel Cruz (Adam Flores) on how to answer the prosecutor's questions on the witness stand.Angel is . Jesus Hopped the A Train Gender Female Age Range Young Adult, Adult Role Size Supporting Time & Place rikers island prison, new york, present day Tags lawyer jaded tired woman mistake client attorney 1m 1f scenes Analysis Mary Jane Hanrahan is Angel's state-appointed attorney. like Ms. Donnelly, sensationally delivers such a heart felt monologue in breaking the fourth wall . Stephen Adly Guirgis. . like in Mary Jane's monologue about her alcoholic father. "the Black Plague," works out furiously in the cage next to Angel. . In 2018, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train was ranked by The New York Times writers as the 14th best American play of the previous 25 years. . Artistic director Weyni Mengesha's production of his 2000 prison drama Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train is an entertaining night at the theatre but in no way an easy one. When "Jesus Hopped The A Train" begins, you think it's going to be a story about Angel Cruz, a thirty-year-old Latino who winds up in prison after shooting a cult leader in a botched mission to rescue his brainwashed friend. Much to his disappointment, Angel is assigned a female lawyer, the tenacious Mary Jane Hanrahan (Diana Donnelly), and kept on 23-hour-a-day lockdown. Postponed from April when an actor became ill with COVID-19, this pandemic-era production forges resonant metaphors after so many months of socially separated isolation. While taking fresh air in the prison yard, he meets Lucius Jenkins (Daren A. Herbert), a Jesus-praising child murderer facing extradition to Floridaand the death penalty. Angel Cruz and Lucius Jenkins face murder charges. . If you're wondering what Philip Seymour Hoffman is doing directing a. Angel Cruz John Ortiz Valdez David Zayas Mary Jane Hanrahan Elizabeth Canavan D'Amico Salvatore Inzerillo Lucius Jenkins Ron Cephas Jones Jesus Hopped the `A' Train" arrives at the 13th Street Theater with all the trappings of a grass-roots Off Broadway hit: a dollop of street credibility in the person of its brooding leading man, John Ortiz . Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train is a play written by Stephen Adly Guirgis .