Shun the Heaven

Shun the Heaven by Alan Haehnel

(7)
Productions (13)
Drama
|
80 - 95 minutes
9 W, 4 M, 10 Any (13-33 actors possible: 9-19 W, 4-14 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Interior of a kitchen and living room.

Esther knows that God has a plan for everyone. She has assumed leadership of the family after her husband's death, and her older daughter has quit school to financially support them. But Esther remains unclear on the purpose of her two mentally-disabled daughters...until she discovers they display psychic abilities in which they find what people have lost. While this gift brings happiness and hope to many, it also carries a curse. What will happen when the interests of individuals clash with the needs of the greater good?

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Play Details

Esther knows that God has a plan for everyone. She has assumed leadership of the family after her husband's death, and her older daughter has quit school to financially support them. But Esther remains unclear on the purpose of her two mentally-disabled daughters...until she discovers they display psychic abilities in which they find what people have lost. While this gift brings happiness and hope to many, it also carries a curse. What will happen when the interests of individuals clash with the needs of the greater good?

  • Drama
  • |
  • 80 - 95 minutes
  • 9 W, 4 M, 10 Any (13-33 actors possible: 9-19 W, 4-14 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Interior of a kitchen and living room.

Production History

JAN 21, 2022 - JAN 23, 2022
Port Arthur Independent School Dist
Port Arthur, TX United States
Port Arthur Independent School DistPort Arthur, TX United States
OCT 03, 2019 - OCT 06, 2019
Olentangy Orange High School
Lewis Center, OH United States
Olentangy Orange High SchoolLewis Center, OH United States
MAR 11, 2016 - MAR 22, 2016
Drama
Hempstead, TX United States
DramaHempstead, TX United States
OCT 26, 2012 - OCT 27, 2012
Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward, IA United States
Woodward-Granger High SchoolWoodward, IA United States
APR 03, 2012 - APR 05, 2012
Ozen High School
Port Arthur, TX United States
Ozen High SchoolPort Arthur, TX United States
NOV 17, 2011 - NOV 19, 2011
Maple Lake High School
Maple Lake, MN United States
Maple Lake High SchoolMaple Lake, MN United States
OCT 20, 2011 - OCT 22, 2011
Providence Christian Academy
Lilburn, GA United States
Providence Christian AcademyLilburn, GA United States
MAY 05, 2011 - MAY 08, 2011
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX United States
Lamar State College-Port ArthurPort Arthur, TX United States
JUL 18, 2009 - JUL 19, 2009
Tree House Summer Theater
Downers Grove, IL United States
Tree House Summer TheaterDowners Grove, IL United States
JAN 19, 2009 - FEB 01, 2009
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary School
Eden Valley, MN United States
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary SchoolEden Valley, MN United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Vermont's Playwright's Award, Finalist (2005)

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