God's Gypsy

The world premiere of a bold, sexy, and humanizing portrait of Teresa of Avila, the 16th century mystic who became one of the most controversial reformers of the Catholic Church. Based on the novel “Sister Teresa” by New York Times bestselling author Bárbara Mujica and developed at the Actors Studio in collaboration with the novelist, this highly sensorial theater piece explores Teresa’s Jewish roots, her unconventional prayer life, her clashes with the Inquisition and her profound spirituality. Publishers Weekly called the feisty and funny Teresa a “mystic for our times.” 

“It’s a story about one woman’s spirituality,” explains director Joel Daavid. “She was able to transcend the lowly position of women in the Church to establish a personal relationship with God that didn’t rely on the intervention of priests.”

“Teresa believed that an immediate, direct connection to God could be experienced through meditation, by turning inward,” notes novelist Mujica. “It’s a very modern concept, and one of the reasons she has been called ‘a saint for our age.’ ”

God’s Gypsy opens on Saturday, Nov. 30, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. through Jan. 12 (dark Nov. 28 and Dec. 26-29). There will be one preview on Friday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets to performances are $30; preview is $15. The Lillian Theatre is at 1076 Lillian Way, Hollywood, CA 90038 (1½ blocks west of Vine). For reservations call (866) 811-4111 or go to www.godsgypsy.com. (Recommended for ages 14+ due to adult themes and mature content.)