The War in Heaven

Synopsis

The ethereal realm between Heaven and Earth. A fallen angel, disoriented and diminished, recounts its cosmic journey.

The Angel, a celestial being cast down to Earth, struggles to make sense of its new existence in the mortal realm. Through a poetic, fragmented monologue, the Angel reflects on its former glory, its current state of confusion and weakness, and grapples with concepts of time, mortality, and the human experience.

Joseph Chaikin and Sam Shepard’s The War in Heaven (Angel’s Monologue) is a haunting, lyrical exploration of displacement, memory, and the search for meaning. Through Angel’s disjointed narrative, the play delves into profound questions about the nature of existence, the relationship between the divine and the earthly, and the transformative power of human experiences like love, hate, and music.

The War in Heaven challenges audiences to contemplate their place in the cosmic order, the nature of the soul, and the thin line between the sacred and the profane. Its poetic language and repetitive structure create a hypnotic, dreamlike atmosphere that blurs the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds.