The Body of Mary: A Play in Three Acts (of God) @ the Gym @ Judson
The Play: The Body of Mary: A Play in Three Acts (of God); a triptych of plays set in different times and places but each, starting with the mother of Jesus, focusing on a woman named Mary struggling with religious authorities over who should control what happens to female bodies Written and Directed by: Katie Cappiello One good thing: There’s no question that Cappiello is a talented writer, with a wry sense of humor, a vivid imagination—she takes on a different theatrical genre in each act—and a flair for sharp dialog One not-so-great thing: Her fierce determination to put the spotlight on how men in general, and the church hierarchy in particular, can harm women almost overwhelms the storytelling