Hickory – After an opening weekend with sold out crowds, Robert Askins’ Tony-nominated smash hit, Hand to God returns to the stage in the Firemen’s Kitchen at the Hickory Community Theatre. This hilarious, high-octane, dark comedy proves that coping with grief and loss is a messy business. A foul-mouthed, possibly possessed sock puppet drives a grieving mother and son to the edge, turning the trauma narrative on its head with biting wit and shocking humor. Yet at its core, this irreverent comedy explores our deepest demons with profound heart, chaotic energy, and unforgettable laughter. Tickets are rapidly disappearing, so get yours now.
Performances of Hand to God are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 23–31 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m.; and Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students 18 and over. Because of the content, this production carries a strict 18+ rating and is not recommended for younger patrons. Tickets are available online at hickorytheatre.org, or by calling 828-328-2283.
Hand to God is produced in association with Eric Seale. Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives sustaining support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Season 78 community support is provided by the City of Hickory, A Cleaner World, David and Maria Williams, Shurtape Technologies, and Acuña & Acuña Dentistry.
PHOTO: L-R, Reed Williams as Pastor Greg, Trenton Stiles as Jason/Tyrone and Ashley K. Jackson as Margery in Hand to God, continuing through Oct. 31 in the Firemen’s Kitchen at the Hickory Community Theatre. Performances run October 16-31 in the Firemen’s Kitchen. Photo by Katherine Stone Photography.
