The Rev. 'Boy' Boykin, Jr. is in trouble. His megachurch and his television ministry are losing money. His wife Althea is fed up and wants out. Death arrives one day to claim Boy--but Althea ends up paying the price instead. John Barrow's comedy updates the Greek drama, Alcestis, into a modern parable that addresses issues of faith, love, greed and hypocrisy.
The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, runs today, July 16, through August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.
The Rev. 'Boy' Boykin, Jr. is in trouble. His megachurch and his television ministry are losing money. His wife Althea is fed up and wants out. Death arrives one day to claim Boy--but Althea ends up paying the price instead. John Barrow's comedy updates the Greek drama, Alcestis, into a modern parable that addresses issues of faith, love, greed and hypocrisy.