Agnes of God

. Gordon Blackwell, Eastchester, NY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Agnes of God (1982), a somber, rather slow three-character tragedy, concerns Agnes, 21, a deranged nun accused of murdering her newborn. Twice the doctor puts Agnes under hypnosis, revealing a tortured childhood, denials, and, finally, a confession and improbable motive. As scripted in this new recording of the play, Agnes sings many plainsongs, with which Emily Bergl, a fine actor, is plaintive; Barbara Bain's Mother Superior is rock solid; Harriet Harris, the doctor, tends to be flat instead of neutral in interrogations but is better in monologs. This audio program is recommended for libraries serving film and drama students rather than for popular consumption. A court-appointed psychiatrist, an atheist, and the Mother Superior spar ineffectively on theology and miracles and discuss their lives. The screenplay for the 1985 film adaptation also by

Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Barbara Bain, Emily Bergl and Harriet Harris.. As a psychiatrist who is herself a lapsed Catholic, and the Mother Superior struggle over Agnes fate, the play plunges into the mystery of faith and the consequence of truth. A L.A. In this contemporary murder mystery set within the confines of a convent, Agnes is a devout, innocent young nun accused of infanticide

Quick read, but heavy stuff Darla Trudebaker The after story of a nun in denial about the suspicious death of a newborn. I read this for a book club and generally enjoyed it. The writing is good. Stage directions are given at the start of the play- you will not see much throughout. I liked this choice, because it allows for a casual reading. You do not feel like you are reading a play, even, so long as you can activate your imagination. It's a quick read, but encourages its audience to think.. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Great play with strong characters who develop and change deeply throughout the course of the play.. "classic" according to Amazon Customer. classic