The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced the closing of its 39th season with John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: A Parable, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner. The play is set to run from May 9 to June 2, 2024, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the play’s off-Broadway debut.
The production is set in the turbulent 1960s America, centering on the power struggle between a stoic Catholic school principal and a charismatic parish priest. When Sister Aloysius suspects Father Flynn of wrongdoing with a troubled student, the stage is set for a clash of traditional and progressive values. Shanley’s taut and suspenseful script will keep audiences guessing and second-guessing through to the play’s final line.
This play is particularly relevant to today’s world where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction, particularly when it comes to authorities. The production is a thought-provoking piece of theater that raises more questions than it answers, offering a unique perspective on the importance of doubt and uncertainty in today’s life.
With its strong moral satire and political commentary, Doubt: A Parable is sure to be a thought-provoking piece of theater that will resonate with audiences of all ages. The production is a must-see for anyone who values the power of doubt and the importance of critical thinking.
Doubt: A Parableruns May 9-June 2 at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, R.I. Tickets: $55-$65; preview performances (May 9-12) just $38 at 401-723-4266 or gammtheatre.org/doubt. Information about Friday night pay-what-you-wish tickets, as well as discounts for seniors, students, groups and more at gammtheatre.org/discounts.
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