Almelem

See it if u like thoughtful interrogative theater on possibly the most impactful story in the Western world. A secular but not faithless view of Jesus

Don't see it if You regularly use the word "heterodoxy", "apostate", or "heresy" in your day-to-day conversation. Have an open mind and live a little.

Also Williams (the playwright) does a marvelous job at inspecting the STORY of Jesus, and not the man or the religious figure he would become. Through the Christ narrative, Williams explores the lesser players around Jesus who would (in this story) eventually create "Jesus" from Yeshua. The questions around politics, sovereignty, gender equality, and tribalism all snap this millennia-old story to present-day relevance.

Major +++ for the non-binary title character, Almelem, who delivers one of the most resonant interpretations of the baptism experience through a trans* lens.

Finally, Kristen Vaughan as Mary is a miracle unto itself. Hail Mary!... Read more Read less