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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote four differing gospels and created Christianity. These four evangelists actually never met, but they do–as members of a comedic literary synod –in the world premiere of “Four Evangelists Walk into a Fog” by Douglas Lackey. The results are hilarious and profound. The foursome are aware that their writings will become the foundation of a major world religion, so their tone is collegial and good-natured. If there is any intellectual critique, it is based on logic. Comedic anachronisms heighten the satire as the evangelists struggle with the weight of shaping a new faith, bickering over details while Mary Magdalene, their “reality check,” cuts through their abstractions with raw lived experience. It’s done with rapid-fire dialogue, shifting alliances and moments of deep introspection. Think “No Exit” meets “The West Wing” with a theological twist.
Four Evangelists Walk into a Fog was performed at Theater For The New City in NYC. Cast included Zephyr Caulfield (Matthew), John Gionis (Mark), Nick Freedson (Luke), Matthew Foley (John), Andy English (Paul), and Barbara McCulloh (Mary Magdalene). Direction by Mark Harborth. Set design is by Jerry Mittelhauser. Lighting design by Scott Cally. Costume design by Joey Haws. Stage managed by Cassidy Byron.
Credit: Johnathan Slaff and Anthony Paul-Cavaretta
