Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

By Katie Forgette
Directed by Blake Robison

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Robert S. Marx

About the Show

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also where chaotic hilarity ensues. The O’Sheas are just like any other family in town: middle-class, Irish, Catholic and determined not to offend the priest or the parish. It’s 1973, and public ridicule in their community is the ultimate nightmare, according to 19-year-old Linda O’Shea. With dry yet affectionate humor, she narrates the most turbulent day of her life when a series of mishaps jeopardizes the family’s reputation. It takes every O’Shea in the house — from Linda’s quirky younger sister to her sassy aunt — to keep the family’s name (and their souls) in good standing. Whether you’ve grown up Catholic or you simply can relate to the craziness of family, this new comedy will leave you in stitches.

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Advisory

Recommended for ages 13 and up. Characters discuss taboo Catholic topics like contraception, sex and sexuality, and pregnancy. They also use adult language and the Lord’s name in vain quite a few times.

Running Time

The show runs approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

View Program

You can view the Digital Program now online. QR codes will also be around the theatre for quick access, as well as printed programs.

Digital Program

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Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea), Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea), Barbara Chisholm (Theresa “Terri” Carmichael), John Plumpis (Mike O’Shea) and Erin Noel Grennan (Josephine “Jo” O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Erin Noel Grennan (Josephine “Jo” O’Shea) and Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) with Barbara Chisholm (Theresa “Terri” Carmichael) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

John Plumpis (Father Lovett) with (background left) Barbara Chisholm (Theresa “Terri” Carmichael) and (background top) Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

The cast of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

(Foreground) John Plumpis (Mike O’Shea). (Background) Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea) with Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea) with Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Barbara Chisholm (Theresa “Terri” Carmichael) with Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea, background) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

The cast of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Erin Noel Grennan (Josephine “Jo” O’Shea) and Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) and John Plumpis (Father Lovett) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

(Foreground) Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea) with (Background) Elli Maddock (Becky O’Shea) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Elise Rucker (Linda O’Shea), Erin Noel Grennan (Josephine “Jo” O’Shea) and Barbara Chisholm (Theresa “Terri” Carmichael) in Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.