Handler by Robert Schenkkan

Handler begins as a member of Brother Bob's flock, Geordi, is released from prison. Geordi's wife, Terri, takes him back into their home, wary of his hard-drinking history, and still mourning the loss of their little girl in an accident a few years back. Both in low spirits, Terri and Geordi go to Brother Bob's service where Geordi decides to handle a snake for the first time. The resulting tragedy shakes the congregation to its core, but the miracle which follows a few days later lifts it to heights never before reached. Terri and Brother Bob are thrust into a media circus as news of this miracle spreads.

Robert Schenkkan's Handler is a Handler is a gorgeous, poetic, musical story of faith, love, forgiveness and redemption. It's life-affirming message is that love brings healing, love brings forgiveness, love brings faith.

THE CAST

Geordi: Robert K. Johansen

Terri: Jen Bohler

Brother Bob: Robert Neal

Samuel: Kris Clayton

Abigail: Kate Braun

Girl: Lorne Batman

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Tim Grimm

Producer, Lighting Designer: Bryan Fonseca

Music Director, Composer: Jason Wilber

Set Designer: Luke Grimm

Stage Manager: Heidi Baker

Technical Director: Michael Schiesser

Costume Design: Lindsey Lyddan

Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Huffman

SCHEDULE: Handler

Thursdays @ 7:30p: July 24 (Half-price preview), July 31, August 14, August 21

Thursday @ 6:00p: August 7

Fridays @ 8:00p: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22

Saturdays @ 8:00p: July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

Sundays @ 2:00p: July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24

Tickets are $22.50 for those 25 and over, $10.00 for those 24 and under. A limited number of free tickets are available for teenagers (13-19) for Free Ticket February, a program offered by the Phoenix Theatre and the League of Indianapolis Theatres. Call 317-635-PLAY for details.