An Act of God

This play from The Daily Show writer David Javerbaum is thoughtfully funny, though still tackling issues and material with pointed humor that more pious folk may frown upon. The show is basically a monologue by the Almighty, who comes out to address the audience about various subjects, including proposed new commandments, an explanation on what really happened during his seven-day creation mania, clarifying the Adam, Noah and Abraham stories, and commenting on contemporary issues. Nick Cearley plays God here, dressed in a white, flowing robe and gold athletic shoes, carrying a mic and addressing the audience with his comedic patter. It’s all very campy, irreverent and satirical, touching on perplexing and contradictory Bible stories and holy declarations, as well as current topics. P.R.