Dog Sees God at Governors State University

Governors State University’s (GovState), 1 University Parkway, University Park, continues its 29th season with Dog Sees God, written by Bert V. Royal and directed by Patrick Santoro, April 3-6. 

When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, child sexual abuse, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion, sexual relations, and identity are among the issues covered in this haunting and hopeful homage to the works of Charles M. Schulz.

The cast for Dog Sees God includes Xavier Thompson (CB); My’Anna Perdue (CB’s Sister); Naeem Frausto (Van); Oleg Sabetskii (Matt); Nico Calkins (Beethoven); Jazmin Butler (Tricia); Kristin Palatinus (Marcy) and Eboni Williams (Van’s Sister).

The performance schedule for Dog Sees God is Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission with discounts available to students and may be purchased by calling 708.235.2222 or visiting CenterTickets.net. Patrons may also make purchases at the box office. Box office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and two hours prior to all performances. Please note that this performance will take place in Sherman Hall. This show is not recommended for Patrons under the age of 17. For more information on Governors State University’s 29th season visit www.GovSt.edu.

Authors

• Bert V. Royal