MFA Collaboration Series: Hand to God
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater
Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater
Performance Art
Runs Jan 30 – Feb 01, 2026
After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and—most especially—his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. Hand to God explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.
Suggested ages: Intended for Mature Audiences
Approximate run time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, with one intermission
By Robert Askins
Directed by Jamel Booth