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The Discerning Dummy at The LATEA Theater
Dates: 11/17/2025 - 11/22/2025
📍 Theatre: The LATEA Theater
The New York Theater Festival
107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
New York City, NY 10002
Phone: (212)925-1952
Tickets: $28.00, $48.00(VIP)
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New York Theater Festival presents the World Premiere of the play The Discerning Dummy written by Juan Carlos Hernandez at The LATEA Theater, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002.
The story centers on John, a young seminarian embarking on his first year at seminary, eager to learn and deepen his spirituality. He arrives with a sense of innocence, accompanied by a ventriloquist dummy named Charlie. Soon, John observes that the Church, alongside its compassion, is also marked by politics, pride, disagreements, and even outright wrongdoing. As he studies philosophy, he increasingly recognizes the flaws within the clergy. When John's faith is put to the test, he relies on his unique talent, generosity, and loyal companion Charlie to confront corruption within the institution.
Cast:
Anthony James Hernandez (John), Spencer Gonzalez (Steven), Steve Arons (Fr. Debango), Sam Vana (Victor), James David Rich (Fr. Hogan) and Ashley M. Cowles (Kate).
Ages: Not appropriate for little children.
The Discerning Dummy at The LATEA Theater Schedule
Nov 19 @ 9pm
Nov 22 @ 6:45pm
Cast and Creative Team for The Discerning Dummy at The LATEA Theater
Cast
Anthony James Hernandez
John
Spencer Gonzalez
Steven
Steve Arons
Fr. Debango
Sam Vana
Victor
James David Rich
Fr. Hogan
Ashley M. Cowles
Kate
Creative Team
Juan Carlos Hernandez
Writer/Director
Adria Kae Hernandez
Producer/Stage Manager
News About The Discerning Dummy at The LATEA Theater
New York Theater Festival Will Present THE DISCERNING DUMMY World Premiere
October 21, 2025 New York Theater Festival will premiere The Discerning Dummy by Juan Carlos Hernandez at The LATEA Theater, running November 17–22, 2025. The play follows a young seminarian and his ventriloquist dummy as they navigate questions of faith, corruption, and conscience.About the Theatre
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Where is The LATEA Theater located?
The LATEA Theater is at 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002, New York City, NY.
What shows are coming up next at The LATEA Theater?
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