God's Favourite

by  Simon, Neil

Published: 1975

Acts: 3

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Acts: 3
Male Roles: 5
Female Roles: 3
Flexible Roles: 0
Has Chorus/Extras: No

Synopsis

"Based on the Book of Job - transferring the scene to a Long Island mansion where resides a tycoon, his wife, a prodigal son, and twins. One night a messenger from God enters. Our modern Job won't renounce God, so a fire is sent to wipe him out - factory and home. Everything becomes a test of his faith, including his family. He believes he's been chosen to show how much a man can love God. He gets an itch, then, neuralgia, tennis elbow and hemorrhoids. Having lost everything, God in the form of the messenger answers him. The messenger admits losing and asks for a letter of recommendation".