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Saint Genesius

The Actor's Final Role

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Age 10+
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Rome, 303 AD. Emperor Diocletian struggles to unite a crumbling empire. The new religion of Christianity has torn too many Romans away from the traditional imperial religion, so Diocletian issues an edict making Christian worship illegal.

Christians are forced to gather in secret, under threat of imprisonment and execution. This persecution, along with the Emperor’s upcoming visit to Rome, presents an opportunity for two local actors. This is the story of Saint Genesius.

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Taken from his Christian parents as a child, Genesius was raised by a cruel relative. He eventually ran away from home in order to become an actor. As much as he wished to become a great and successful comedian, when he finally meets the Truth of Christianity, Genesius abandons his ambitions and is willing to accept even death before denying his faith.

This series contains moments of intensity and mild arguments. Genesius and his friend Crassus lie about wanting to become Christians. Christians are imprisoned for their faith. Crassus and Genesius perform their play which mocks baptism and Christianity. Genesius visits a raided home-church. Mentions are made to Christians being tortured for their faith. The series ends with an implied martyrdom.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Cornelius – Ed Dzialo
Crassus – Lionel Gentle
Genesius – Casey Ross
Alba – Nathalie Galde
Mother – Nathalie Galde
Rufus – Archer Geye
Pollio – Calvin Chervinko
Diocletian – Ed Dzialo
Plautian – Scott Lynch-Giddings
Brutus – Rob Grabowski
Flower Vendor – Rob Grabowski
Jailkeeper – Rob Grabowski
Bad Uncle – Calvin Chervinko
Beggar – Scott Lynch-Giddings
Stage Manager – Calvin Chervinko
Housekeeper – Amy Gorelow
Neighbor – Amy Gorelow
Female Prisoner – Amy Gorelow
Male Prisoner 1 – Ed Dzialo
Male Prisoner 2 – Rob Grabowski

Writing & DIrection

Writer and Director - Tim Reckart

Script Development

Head of Script Development - Judy Zocchi
Script Associate - Kiley Lawrence

Casting

Casting Director - Kevin Collins

Production

Associate Producer/Production Manager - Joseph Marsh
Board Operator - Matt Goto
Dialect Coach - Eva Breneman

Sound

Audio Director - Kevin Conroy
Assistant Sound Designer - Scott Hermenau
Music Designer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Reviewer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Assembler - Christina Hiromoto

Producers

Executive Producer - Peter Atkinson

Special Thanks