Everybody loves puppets! Even puppets that may or may not be possessed by Satan, right?
A small church ministry therapy group in Texas is the unlikely setting for this darkly humorous horror shocker that perfectly blends Avenue Q and Little Shop of Horrors. Hand to God creates a hilarious but insightful, thrilling yet striking, poignant exploration of the deeply human journey of loss and the demons (both mythical and subliminal) that accompany the voyage. Guaranteed to leave your sides sore from laughter and your face soaked in tears, Hand to God is a perfect night out for anyone up for the ride. If God works in mysterious ways, wait until you see what Satan has up his, or at the end of your, sleeve.
A small church ministry therapy group in Texas is the unlikely setting for this darkly humorous horror shocker that perfectly blends Avenue Q and Little Shop of Horrors. Hand to God creates a hilarious but insightful, thrilling yet striking, poignant exploration of the deeply human journey of loss and the demons (both mythical and subliminal) that accompany the voyage. Guaranteed to leave your sides sore from laughter and your face soaked in tears, Hand to God is a perfect night out for anyone up for the ride. If God works in mysterious ways, wait until you see what Satan has up his, or at the end of your, sleeve.
August Forman is Jason, seen here puppeteering Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, seen here puppeteering Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman (left) is Jason, seen here with the potentially satanic puppet, Tyrone, and Felicia Oduh plays Jessica in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman (left) as Jason, Jason’s potentially satanic puppet, Tyrone, and Monica West in the driver’s seat as Margery in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, Performances of the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included, run May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, in bed with his potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, seen here with his potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, seen here with Jason’s potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
Adam Wesley Brown (left) plays Pastor Greg and August Forman plays Jason in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, seen here with Jason’s potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
Jessica (Felicia Oduh, left) and Jason (August Forman) are members of a church puppetry club in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, seen here in a small town church basement sparring with the potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God. Performances of this Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included, are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
August Forman is Jason, with the potentially possessed puppet, Tyrone, in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
(from left) Jordan Moore plays Timmy, August Forman is Jason/Tyrone, and Felicia Oduh plays Jessica in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included, May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
Adam Wesley Brown (left) plays Pastor Greg and August Forman plays Jason/Tyrone in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
Jessica (Felicia Oduh, left) and Jason (August Forman) are members of a church puppetry club in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
(from left) Adam Wesley Brown plays Pastor Greg, Monica West is Margery, August Forman is Jason/Tyrone, and Felicia Oduh plays Jessica in Paramount Theatre’s BOLD Series production of Hand to God, the Tony-nominated, darkly humorous horror shocker, puppets included. Performances are May 25-July 10, 2022, at the new Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., in downtown Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Credit: Liz Lauren
Meet the Team
Cast
August Forman
Jason/Tyrone
previously in Hand to God
Adam Wesley Brown *
Pastor Greg, Fight Captain
making Paramount Theatre debut
Jordan Moore
Timmy
making Paramount Theatre debut
Felicia Oduh
Jessica
making Paramount Theatre debut
Monica West *
Margery
making Paramount Theatre debut
Jordan Anthony Arredondo
us Jason/Tyrone
previously in Hand to God and Sweat
Gabriel Fries
u/s Pastor Greg
previously in Hand to God
Nathaniel Allan Elfant
u/s Timmy
making Paramount Theatre debut
Tierra Matthews
u/s Jessica
making Paramount Theatre debut
Sarah Rachel Schol
u/s Margery
making Paramount Theatre debut
Artistic Team
Trent Stork
Director/Casting Director
Yvonne L. Miranda †
Costume Designer
Cat Wilson †
Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Levin
Sound Designer
Paul Deziel
Projection Designer
Aimee Plant
Properties Designer
Aimee started at Paramount in September of 2018 and became a full-time staff member in 2021. Design credits include Hand to God and BULL: a love story. Other Paramount props artisan credits include Into the Woods, Rock of Ages, Sweat, Groundhog Day, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and The Producers. She has also done props work at The Santa Fe Opera, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Victory Gardens Theater, Pavement Group, and Actors Theatre of Louisville. She is very happy to be making theater so close to her hometown of Montgomery and in the community in which she grew up. Get a sneak peek into the world of props by following the shop on Instagram @paramountpropshop
Jon Beal
Fight Director/Blood & Gore Designer
Jyreika Guest
Intimacy Director
Catherine Miller
Dramaturg
Susan Gosdick
Dialect Coach
Spencer Loft
Puppetry Coach
Sara Gammage *
Stage Manager
Lanita VanderSchaaf *
Assistant Stage Manager
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
