DOG SEES GOD by Bert V. Royal at The Theater Project

Despite Pandemic ChallengeThe Theater Project's Apprentice Production Series Continues With Dark Comedy,The Theater Project (TheTheaterProject.org), a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, will present Dog Sees God streaming live on ZOOM, March 5-7. When CBs 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 groups bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending thats both haunting and hopeful.The 90-minute performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 and 6, followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on March 7. A play by Bert V. Royal and directed by Dennis DaPrile Dog Sees God features performers from New Jersey as well as throughout the East Coast, Toronto, and California. It is the second in the Apprentice Production series designed to provide opportunities to young actors during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the current theater lockdown, were trying to provide these talented, young professionals an outlet for that talent and a great chance to gain valuable experience, said The Theater Project Artistic Director Mark Spina. The Theater Project plans to continue the Apprentice Production Series through the pandemic and beyond in keeping with is mission to support rising talent. Its a win-win for everyone. The actors perfect their craft and the public gets to see the future stars of entertainment.Dog Sees God is a dark comedy involving drug use, eating disorders, bullying, rebellion, and sexual identity and is designed for ages 16 and up.Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by visiting The Theater Project Presents: Dog Sees God - Events (https://www.onthestage.com/show/the-theater-project/dog-sees-god-85145/tickets). Purchasers will receive a link one hour before the performance. For further information, visit info@TheTheaterProject.org or phone the Union Township box office, 908.809.8865