Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens

By: BWW News Desk Sep. 21, 2016

Victory Gardens Theater presents the first show of its 42st season, Hand To God by Robert Askins, directed by Gary Griffin, playing an extended run now through October 23, 2016, with the press performance this Friday, September 23, 2016, at 7:30 pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The God-fearing children of Cypress, Texas spend their after-school hours practicing Christian Puppet Ministry at the local church. When one devout young boy discovers that his hand puppet has a life of its own, all hell breaks loose. Literally. In this hilarious and lightning-paced comedy, Tyrone, a stinging and witty satanic sock puppet soon shows the children, minister, and school bully who's really in charge. Hand to God by Robert Askins and directed by Gary Griffin makes its Chicago premiere after thrilling audiences on Broadway and receiving a Tony nomination for Best New Play last season.

The cast of Hand to God includes Nina Ganet (Jessica), Curtis Edward Jackson (Timothy), Eric Slater (Pastor Greg), Janelle Snow (Margery) and Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone).

The creative team includes Joe Schermoly (Scenic Design), Janice Pytel (Costume Design), Christine Binder (Lighting Design), Chris Kriz (Sound Design), Michael Dold (Properties Design) Daniel Dempsey (Puppet Design) and Isaac Gomez (Dramaturgy). The Production Stage Manager is Tina Jach.

Photo Credit: Liz Lauren

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Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone), Curtis Edward Jackson (Timothy) and Nina Ganet (Jessica)

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Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Eric Slater (Pastor Greg) and Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Janelle Snow (Margery) and Curtis Edward Jackson (Timothy)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Janelle Snow (Margery) and Eric Slater (Pastor Greg)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Nina Ganet (Jessica) and Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Nina Ganet (Jessica), Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone), Janelle Snow (Margery) and Curtis Edward Jackson (Timothy)

Photo Flash: First Look at Alex Weisman and More in HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens Image
Nina Ganet (Jessica) and Alex Weisman (Jason/Tyrone)

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Nina Ganet (Jessica)

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