JEFF BARON'S OTHER PLAYS
The universe was created by a couple.
World premiere: Avignon Theatre Festival 2024
A sexy comedy/drama fantasy.
4 men, 2 women. 90 minutes.
Mr. and Mrs. God: A Divine Comedy About Human Disorders
“The curtain rises in the home of Mr. and Mrs. God, who deliberate on the fate of humanity. The interactions between Mr. and Mrs. God are both comical and deeply philosophical. Jeff Baron’s play poses a burning question: should we destroy everything and start again?
The answer, of course, is not so simple and depends on four humans. Through these characters, the play draws us into a whirlwind of intertwining stories, each reflecting the dilemmas and absurdities of the human condition. Their stories are moving and often hilarious, with each actor bringing depth and authenticity to their roles.
What makes “Mr. and Mrs. God” so captivating is its perfect balance of comedy and reflection. The play doesn’t just make you laugh; it pushes the viewer to question existential and moral issues. Moments of pure comedy are brilliantly counterbalanced by darker, more introspective passages, creating a rich and multi-dimensional theatrical experience.
– Agnès Guéry, Passion Théâtre
“An honest, moving production full of small hilarious moments.” “A simple and entertaining drama that tackles the problem of recovering personal memory. Using exquisite detail and visual allegories, Baron makes viewers explore our own past. At the end of the play, the audience leaves feeling relieved and thankful.”
One set, two men, one woman and a boy. 95 Minutes.
“Running 90 minutes with no intermission, the show seems much shorter, as one’s attention is never lost throughout its duration. The characters are thoroughly developed and the plot so intriguing and entertaining that the audience becomes engrossed and invested in a piece that boasts only two actors and one set. It’s powerful, touching and very, very funny.”
“Totally enjoyable. Clever, fun, sexy. It felt like something completely new.”
Three actors play six characters in each of the four 50-minute episodes of this continuing comedy-drama. Easy to produce in a theatre space or a nightclub space. The cast can be two women and a man, three men or three women.
“A screwball romantic comedy for the 21st century.”
Utilitarian Lesbian handyman Joe’s life gets turned upside down when she helps an elderly, seemingly homeless woman who turns out to be a billionaire. Written by Jeff Baron and Moe Angelos. 3 women, 1 man, 90 minutes.
“This second opus tells us with passion the clashes and misfortunes of Mr. Green’s and Ross’s current life, where affection colors every moment. Two new characters come to disturb the course of events, bringing with them the opportunity to ask more pointed questions. The new piece sails on the same waves as the first, but this time, the sea is more agitated and the storm bursts.”
Set three years after Visiting Mr. Green, So This is My Family – Mr. Green Part 2 features two new characters.
Three men, one woman, 95 minutes.