Mad Horse Theatre Company presents THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

By: A.A. Cristi Mar. 17, 2017

Fresh off its critically acclaimed run of Jennifer Haley's THE NETHER, Mad Horse Theatre Company trains its laser-focused sights on Easter and the Lenten season with an uproarious production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Stephen Adley Guirgis, directed by Stacey Koloski.

Hilariously and poignantly, Guirgis asks one of the most plaguing questions in the Christian ideology: What happened to Judas Iscariot, the disciple who allegedly betrayed Jesus to the authorities? As far as we know, he has been suffering for his deeds deep in Hell, and will continue to do so for all eternity. But is that really fair? Was Judas a plotter, a pawn, or just a man who made a mistake? Set in a courtroom in Purgatory, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot puts Judas' case to a riotous, piercing trial, the results of which may make us question what we thought we knew about forgiveness, faith, and the human inside one of the history's most infamous figures.

Director Stacey Koloski sees clear parallels between the play's themes and the world we live in today.

"This hyper-connected world provides us with more access to information, more tools for instant self-diagnosis, and more pressure to carefully curate our own globally-facing public profiles. It's much easier to help/analyze/ judge others, especially if it helps us avoid facing the struggles of our own inner lives. In a time where many people no longer practice religion of any kind, where is the forum for earnest self-reflection?"

Koloski also finds the theme of forgiveness particularly poignant.

"Most decent people of all backgrounds and beliefs would likely recognize the power and importance of extending forgiveness to others who need it most. Why is it, then, so hard to forgive ourselves?"

Guirgis' deft hand presents us with a rocking, rollicking ride that explores this fascinating, maligned historical figure in a new, fresh context.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot runs March 23 through April 9, 2017, at the Mad Horse Theater in the historic Hutchins School, 24 Mosher Street, South Portland.

Performance times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sunday afternoons at 2pm.

There will be an Opening Night Reception immediately following the Friday, March 24, performance. Everyone is invited to stay after the show, enjoy light snacks, and mingle with the cast, crew, and fellow theatre lovers. There will also be a Talk Back with the director and cast immediately following the Sunday, April 2, 2pm matinee.

Tickets are $23 for adults and $20 for seniors and students.

As always, Mad Horse offers Pay What You Can performances. Pay What You Can dates for The Last Days of Judas Iscariot are Thursday, March 23, Sunday, March 26, and Thursday, March 30. Pay What You Can tickets are only available at the door on a first come, first served basis.

Reservations are strongly recommended. Purchase tickets online at www.madhorse.com or call 747-4148 for more information. Please call for Group Rates.

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