Agnes of God
by John Pielmeier
April 18, 19 and 25-27, 2008

This drama is the story of a novice num who gives birth and insists that the dead child was the result of a virgin conception. Agnes of God tells the story of a young, simple-minded nun whose newborn child is found dead in a wastebasket in her room. Sister Agnes claims to have no memory of the conception or the birth so a psychiatrist is appointed by the court to determine whether Sister Agnes is fit to stand trial for the murder of the baby. The mystery of it all is that the nuns lead a sequestered life and so it seems there are no men who could possibly have been the father.

The drama delves into the past of Sister Agnes and the resulting revelations for the psychiatrist and the Mother Superior will enthrall the audience. As Sister Agnes says, "I'm not a mistake. I'm here aren't I? How can I be a mistake if I'm here? God doesn't make mistakes..."

This play is recommended for more mature audiences.