The theatre department will begin their newest performance for “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” on Thursday at Malone Black Box Theater.
“Dog Sees God,” a tragicomedy play, is set to be the theatre department’s next performance. The play, written by Bert V. Royal, is a spoof of Peanuts and uses its iconic characters to explore themes of loss, friendship, identity and the cruelty and chaos of life during adolescence.
“The question of sexuality, religion, friendships, and family all come into play within ‘Dog Sees God,’” said Caleb Quick, a junior theatre major from Prattville, Alabama, who plays C.B in the production.
The play brings together all its characters, each with conflicting views and varying maturity, and thrusts them all into the downward spiral and increasing conflict of growing up.
The play proves to be an uncomfortably realistic depiction and commentary of youthful American society.
“Dog Sees God is an intense experience in language and content,” said Quinton Cockrell, an associate professor for Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department and director of ‘Dog Sees God.’ “’Dog Sees God’ is not intended for anyone who might be offended by a harsh look at real life.”
The play follows CB as he begins to question the existence of an afterlife after the death of his dog. Throughout the play, the audience traverses through the characters’ teenage angst as they navigate their ever-changing lives.
“I would like to tell people to be ready to cry, laugh and smile for our characters,” Quick said. “The play is being held in our black box theater, and therefore it’ll be closer to the audience, and they will be able to see us as if they are looking into our world and living it with us.”
The performances will begin on Thursday, March 21 and continue until March 24 at Malone Hall’s Black Box Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 7 p.m. each day.
The production contains strong language and mature themes, including references to drug use, suicide, eating disorders, violence and sexuality. Audience discretion is advised and is recommended for individuals 17 and over.
Tickets are $5.00 and available for purchase through the Department of Theatre and Dance directory in the Production and Shows section on troy.edu, or through the Troy Theatre and Dance Box Office in the Trojan Center upstairs on Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. through 5 p.m.
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