Summit Theater Takes On Politics, Religion And School Shootings

SUMMIT, NJ – Politics, religion and school shootings set the stage for 'Church and State' a play opening at the MONDO theater in Summit Friday.

In the wake of a school shooting in his hometown of Raleigh three days before his bid for reelection, a Republican senator (Brett LaRosa) makes an off-the-cuff comment that gets leaked. The comment calls into question the senator’s stance on guns and God, and sends his devoutly Christian wife (Leslie Williams) and liberal Jewish campaign manager (Candy Fox) scrambling to contain the damage. “Church & State” tackles the issues of religion in politics, gun control and being true to oneself in a simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting way. Directed by Gordon Wiener, the cast is rounded out by Kyle Walton playing multiple roles.

“Anyone who sees 'Church & State' is sure to be entertained, potentially moved and, hopefully, prodded into seriously considering how the ‘other side’ sees things,” Wiener said.

“Church & State” runs thru the March 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. For reservations, email alliancerepco@gmail.com or visit www.alliancerep.org.

MONDO is located at 426 Springfield Avenue in Summit.

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