The New York International Fringe Festival
The Present Company and Fringe NYC Present the world premiere

THE GOD GAFFE

The Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre
115 Macdougal St.
NY NY 10012

19, 22, 26, 28, 29 August 2015

Written by and directed by John William Schiffbauer
Starring Hannah Beck, Tom Giordano and Vincent Torres

Inspired by Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s departure from The View, THE GOD GAFFE chronicles what happens when a popular conservative talk show host inadvertently insults a young guest on air.

Hannah Beck is excellent as the sweet but arrogant “Christian” conservative, Patricia McCallister, who refuses to acknowledge her own hypocrisy. More problematic is Vincent Torres’ producer. As Patty’s friend and boss, he is in an awkward position both personally and professionally. The play never quite figures out whether it is condemning Patty or show business in general. It is a complicated situation that stays unresolved. When it is over, I don’t think anyone has learned anything, either the characters or the audience.

- Jean Tait -