Judas Redux

Revisit. Reconnect. Redefine.

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The producers of Judas are doing a new show! Tickets go on sale Saturday at 12pm Central. But we're doing an exclusive presale for people who bought tickets to JUDAS or was a Kickstarter backer. Check your email for info on how to access the presale NOW!

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You'd move this fast if Satan was approaching in a rage too, wouldn't you?

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SATAN: No, Frank, this is not about the turkey roll in the cafeteria. What this is about, Frank, is I recognized a couple of your court officers at the vending machines, okay? Ask me how I recognized them, Frank. JUDGE LITTLEFIELD: Lou— SATAN: No! Don’t you fuckin’ “Lou” me—you little fag—God’s been fuckin’ stealing souls again, hasn’t he?!

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You wish you were as badass as St. Monica.

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Live Tweeting Judas

So, unfortunately, we were not able to work out live streaming the show. However, we still want to share the experience with all of you who weren't able to make it!

On our final performance (Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 2 PM CDT), we will be live tweeting along with the show! Follow along at home in your copies of the script, and we'll be updating you with where we are in the show, pics of the stage, and more!

This is a new experiment we'll be trying in sharing the experience of the show, and we hope you can join us!

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It's the last week to see JUDAS! Don't miss out!

http://www.judasredux.com/tickets

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Come join us after the show on Wednesday, August 28 for DANIEL STRAUSS AND THE QUEENS OF POP! Daniel is going to play an acoustic set featuring songs from your favorite queens of pop including Carly Rae, TSwift, Ke$ha, and more!

You're not going to want to miss it! http://judasredux.com/tickets

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Hello friends!

First of all, I’ve been in a Judas Redux twilight zone this past month, so please excuse my radio silence at times, or the reverse; gratuitous Judas posting.

Thank you so much to all for so much support and enthusiasm in making this show possible. I’ve been very emotional these...

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We want as many people to be impacted by this show as possible! Go go go spread the word! <3

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Judas: In a Moment

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Question: Do you want your mind to be blown?

If yes, then have I got the play for you.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, takes place in purgatory and puts Judas Iscariot on trial for the betrayal of Jesus while telling the story of how Judas’s ultimate fate is decided. The witnesses range from Saint Monica, Mother Teresa, even Freud. Just your average courtroom drama right? Yeah right. “Average” doesn’t even come close.

In case you are going to see the same production we saw (i.e. with some of the prominent members of Team Starkid) I will only refer to the actors as their characters so you don’t know who I’m talking about. Although if you’ve already looked up the cast list, SPOILERS AHEAD.

First and foremost I’d like to give a shout out to the entire Judas Redux team. Everything from the set, to the costumes, the acting, staging, the lighting, was brilliant. The show flowed with such ease that you forgot you were watching a play. I completely lost myself in the performance. It became the real world. At one point, I realized I wasn’t breathing until, you know, I ran out of air. That’s how captivating it was.

And now into specifics. There were a multitude of moments throughout the show but the one I associate most with my experience of watching Judas isn’t even a moment. It all comes down to a look.

There is a scene where Satan is called back as a witness for further questioning. And he LOSES IT. He was beastly, he was dangerous, he was complete and utter untamed ferocity. And it was brilliant. Then he sits down, readjusts his suit jacket, and waits. That’s when you realize you weren’t breathing.

But the moment I truly realized the genius of these actors was when the defense lawyer, Ms. Cunningham, attempts to regain control of the situation. She’s held her own up till now. Satan calmly gets up, saunters over, and with the sole use of his words, just destroys her. As the prosecutor, Yusef El-Fayoumy, jumps to Cunningham’s defense, Satan (still staring down Cunningham with unblinking eyes that are exuding a now controlled savagery) spits out more venom. And Fayoumy collapses into himself. They all do. And the look Satan gives as he glares at those who try and control him, it’s shear intensity. Again, you just. don’t. breath.

And that was one of the most fascinating aspects of this play. It is a constant power struggle and control is captured and lost in a matter of seconds. Like the Judge who presides over the case. He is a hot head, he likes things done a certain way. But once Satan steps onto the scene, the Judge folds. Just watching the Judge, who for a large part of the play sits and watches the other actors, is captivating. He’s not saying anything and yet your gaze is still drawn to his silent performance. And then he comes out as another character, Caiaphas, and absolutely breaks your heart. It’s the essence of versatility.

As an audience member, your eyes constantly flicker from one person to the next, trying to watch each performance in depth while simultaneously attempting to take everything in all at once. I know I only spoke of one moment in particular but believe me when I say that everyone was sensational.

I suppose all that’s left to say is, bravo Judas Redux. Your talent and ability to make us lose ourselves in the story is a gift. So thanks.

Have a great week!

-K

wow. Thank you! So happy we were able to entertain and hopefully incite conversation!

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original umich cast vs. redux cast

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Close, but no cigar.

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Meet Executive Producer and Set Designer, Corey Lubowich!

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Meet Executive Director and Director, Julia Albain!

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Meet Judas actor, Shashona Brooks! And stick around at the end of the video for a bonus quickfire round! (Liam deleted the interview from the first time she taped this but not the quickfire. Womp.)

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Meet our amazing Production Stage Manager, Rachael Albert!

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Get to know our rockin' production manager and lighting designer, Sarah Petty!

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Meet our lovely costume designer, June Saito!

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Meet actor Jessica Maynard!