The Diviners

Congratulations to Lauren who landed the part of a 1930s diner owner in this fall's play, The Diviners. There are only 4 female roles and the main characters are 2 men. Its a small part, but she is thrilled to have made the cut and is looking forward to the production. Rumors have it that it will be a "minimalist" production with few props and set production. Even Michael, our theatre tech guru doesn't expect to do much because of this.

Here is a brief synopsis of the play which, in my opinion is "interesting."

In a small farm community during the depression water and faith are in short supply. A charismatic but back-sliding preacher drifts into town and meets a gentle but misunderstood boy with the gift of divining or water-witching. The two outcasts find a common bond and help each other divine for truth, faith and hope. The townspeople though demand the preacher return to a way of life he no longer believes in and it drives both men to a crisis of trust. Jim Leonard Jr.'s earthy, funny, poignant and profoundly tragic play has echoes of Steinbeck's classic depression era work. The characters are simple but good people searching for hope and something to believe in.