Hail Mary!

Hail Mary! by Tom Dudzick

(3)
Productions (16)
Comedy/Drama
|
90 - 110 minutes
3 W, 2 M, 
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Realistic representation of a parochial schoolroom, present day.

From the creator of Over the Tavern comes this irreverent comedy that puts the "fun" in fundamentalism. Mary puts her future as a nun in serious jeopardy when she dares teach the children her personal, unorthodox views of God and his commandments. Her dream of Sisterhood is further threatened by her childhood sweetheart, who suddenly reappears in her life and declares his love. Will Mary give up her calling for the love of her man? Or will an eccentric priest help her battle her strict Mother Superior to become the world's next savior?

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Standard Edition $13.99
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Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

From the creator of Over the Tavern comes this irreverent comedy that puts the "fun" in fundamentalism. Mary puts her future as a nun in serious jeopardy when she dares teach the children her personal, unorthodox views of God and his commandments. Her dream of Sisterhood is further threatened by her childhood sweetheart, who suddenly reappears in her life and declares his love. Will Mary give up her calling for the love of her man? Or will an eccentric priest help her battle her strict Mother Superior to become the world's next savior?

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 90 - 110 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Realistic representation of a parochial schoolroom, present day.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-268-0

Published Reviews

"A wealth of sharp, invigorating, and occasionally hilarious verbal sparring over existential issues that transcend Catholicism... Audiences who want a bracing combination of laughter and deep thoughts should check out this beaming comedy."

Jimmy Fowler, Fort Worth Weekly

"It defies dogma, tackles tradition, relishes romance, laps up laughs and gives God the cheeriest face this side of George Burns."

Doug Smith, North Buffalo Rocket

Production History

MAY 05, 2023 - MAY 21, 2023
Attleboro Community Theatre
Norton, MA United States
 Attleboro Community Theatre Norton, MA United States
APR 29, 2022 - MAY 01, 2022
McNicholas High School
Cincinnati, OH United States
 McNicholas High School Cincinnati, OH United States
APR 29, 2021 - MAY 01, 2021
Salem State University
Salem, MA United States
 Salem State University Salem, MA United States
NOV 25, 2018 - NOV 25, 2018
AACI
Jerusalem, Israel
 AACI Jerusalem, Israel
SEP 25, 2018 - OCT 04, 2018
Theater and Theology
Jerusalem, Israel
 Theater and Theology Jerusalem, Israel
MAY 06, 2018 - MAY 31, 2018
Theater and Theology
Jerusalem, Israel
 Theater and Theology Jerusalem, Israel
MAY 05, 2018 - MAY 05, 2018
Parlor Players
Bloomington, MN United States
 Parlor Players Bloomington, MN United States
FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 11, 2017
1970
Marietta, GA United States
 1970 Marietta, GA United States
NOV 03, 2016 - NOV 20, 2016
The Human Race Theatre Company
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Company Dayton, OH United States
MAR 25, 2016 - APR 17, 2016
Stage Door Players
Dunwoody, GA United States
 Stage Door Players Dunwoody, GA United States
MAR 14, 2012 - MAR 24, 2012
William Fremd High School
Palatine, IL United States
 William Fremd High School Palatine, IL United States
APR 14, 2011 - MAY 07, 2011
Montgomery Theater
Souderton, PA United States
 Montgomery Theater Souderton, PA United States
FEB 11, 2011 - FEB 13, 2011
Nickel & Dime Theater
South Bend, IN United States
 Nickel & Dime Theater South Bend, IN United States
MAY 01, 2009 - JUN 30, 2009
Circle Theatre
Fort Worth, TX United States
 Circle Theatre Fort Worth, TX United States
APR 26, 2007 - APR 26, 2007
Irish Repertory Theatre (staged reading)
New York, NY United States
 Irish Repertory Theatre (staged reading) New York, NY United States
SEP 05, 2004 - OCT 10, 2004
Buffalo Studio Arena
Buffalo, NY United States
 Buffalo Studio Arena Buffalo, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
NOV 03, 2016 - NOV 20, 2016
The Human Race Theatre Company
Dayton, OH United States
 The Human Race Theatre Company Dayton, OH United States
MAR 25, 2016 - APR 17, 2016
Stage Door Players
Dunwoody, GA United States
 Stage Door Players Dunwoody, GA United States
APR 14, 2011 - MAY 07, 2011
Montgomery Theater
Souderton, PA United States
 Montgomery Theater Souderton, PA United States
MAY 01, 2009 - JUN 30, 2009
Circle Theatre
Fort Worth, TX United States
 Circle Theatre Fort Worth, TX United States
APR 26, 2007 - APR 26, 2007
Irish Repertory Theatre (staged reading)
New York, NY United States
 Irish Repertory Theatre (staged reading) New York, NY United States
SEP 05, 2004 - OCT 10, 2004
Buffalo Studio Arena
Buffalo, NY United States
 Buffalo Studio Arena Buffalo, NY United States

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