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Fear and Trembling
Performer(s), Performing Company:
Brennan Columbia-Walsh & Company
Category:
Theatre
Genre(s):
Experimental, New writing
Show ambitions:
Representation for cast or creatives, International Touring, Future commissions
Further information on the ambitions for the work:
This is a profound play that confronts mankind's relationship with faith, love, and the absurd through the story of Abraham. It is serious writing, and the playwright is looking to publish the work. All creatives involved are seeking representation, as well as further international opportunities to perform the play. We believe that this play has the potential for well-read publication and a series of successful productions in New York and abroad.
Three professors attempt to understand the story of Abraham’s call to sacrifice his son upon Mount Moriah. "Fear and Trembling" is Brennan Columbia-Walsh's original dramatic adaptation of Søren Kierkegaard’s 1843 treatise by the same name, which the father of existential philosophy prized as his most perfect work. Split between the modern academic scene and the land of Canaan, 2000 BC, the tragicomedy contends with faith, love, and the absurd by telling and retelling scripture’s most harrowing legend. After a sold-out run at Yale University, the original company performed at Edinburgh's Hill Street Theatre from August 20th to 24th, 2025.
Previous Touring Experience
Yale University, Yale Schwarzman Center, Nov. 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hill Street Theatre, Aug. 2025
Notes for Screen Development
This show is kaleidoscopic and would perform well as a screenplay. Think: Bergman, Renoir, Mizoguchi, Paul Thomas Anderson.
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Creative Credits
- Playwright, Director, Actor: Brennan Columbia-Walsh
- Actor: Emma Fusco
- Actor: José Sarmiento
- Actor: Alex Glotzer
- Actor: Nico Dimopulos
Country of Origin
United States
Performing Languages
English
Performance Type
In-person
Performance duration
90 minutes
Age range
12 and above (12+) , Guideline
Further information on target audience
Our work plays to all adult audiences, but audiences interested in intellectual ideas, philosophy, religion, and tragedy are particularly eager to see the show.
Sensitive content
Scenes of violence
Touring and Development Opportunities
Touring information
Scale of show
Medium-scale
Suitability
UK - National, Europe, North America
Futher information on tour suitability
We would like to travel throughout Europe and America performing our play before sophisticated audiences interested in tragedy, comedy, and religion. The play performs well in intellectual and cultural hubs, so major US and European cities will be best.
Touring availability
Complete availability after May 2026
Estimated performance cost
$1000
Minimum stage / performance size
15x15, space for furniture, backstage area.
Screen development and other opportunities
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