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Doubt
by John Patrick Shanley
July 9 – Aug 1
Henry Heymann Theatre
Directed by PICT Associate Director
Jeffrey M. Cordell

“An inspired study in moral uncertainty with the
compelling structure of an old-fashioned detective novel.”
– The New York Times

Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®for Best Play. 1964. A Catholic school in the Bronx. A hard-edged nun grows suspicious when a young priest seems to take a special interest in a new student. Convinced that something improper is occurring and that church hierarchy will blindly protect the man, she sets out to confront him. But are her fears based upon moral certainty or stubborn prejudice? One of the most acclaimed plays of the past decade examines the blurry line between reality and gossip, discipline and compassion, truth and doubt. Starring David Whalen as Father Flynn.

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PICT presents a fantastic free panel discussion in conjunction with Doubt -

"Issues of Doubt and Faith"
July 19th following the 2 p.m. performance

Panelists include:

Paula M. Kane
John and Lucine O'Brien Marous Associate Professor of Contemporary Catholic Studies, Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Marianne Novy
Professor of English and Women's Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Jeffrey M. Cordell
Director of Doubt, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Marietta College and PICT Artistic Associate

"Issues of Doubt and Faith" will discuss the play within the historical context straddling pre-Vatican II to Vatican II within the Roman Catholic tradition. The panelists will examine the momentousness of the change and its impact on that generation of American Catholics. The panel will also consider the playwright's engagement with issues of veracity and doubts of the nun and priest, as well as questions of gender, race and power issues as they are brought to the fore in the play.

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