The Day They Kidnapped the Pope

by João Bethencourt

From The Director

I am very excited to welcome you to this thought-provoking comedy, which blends humour, satire, and political commentary to explore the timeless theme of World Peace. I came across this play over two decades ago and it has captivated me ever since. For me, it is a dream come true to bring it to life. I fully believe that its themes continue to resonate today, highlighting issues that are as relevant now as they were before.

Our talented cast and crew have dedicated countless hours to bring this story to life on stage. They infused it with character, authenticity and a touch of reflection. I invite you on a journey of absurd comedy, inspiration, unity and understanding in our crazy world.

Enjoy the show! Warm regards,

Alexandra Sokolowski

This show is a 2-act play (about 1 hr 45 min) with an intermission (about 15 min).

The Day They Kidnapped the Pope, by João Bethencourt, is under intervention of Auteursbureau ALMO bvba, Antwerp info@almo.be.

Meet the Cast

Photos by: Yara Miora Photography

Hans de Visser as Pope Albert the Fourth

Andrew Webster as Samuel Leibowitz

Aroosha Zahid as Sara Leibowitz

Ece Ozenir as Miriam Leibowitz

Etienne Lalanne as Irving Leibowitz

Dima Zaytsev as Rabbi Julius Meyer

Ente Breed as Cardinal Edward O’Hara

Nirvi Maru as Sheriff Jo Schultz

Gaia Temin as Reporter Jessica Pritt

Maria Charles as Camera Operator Mabel Normand & Sergeant Chet Cooper

Bianca Knijn as General McHendrick

Cast On Film

Lynn Bator, WNYC Anchor: Sandra Regenbogen

Brad Steele, WNYC Anchor: Chris White

Mario Cappetta, US Uno Anchor: Fabio Pelorossi

Translator at the UN: Melanie Zander

Salvatore Mangini: Stefano di Lucente

Crew

Director: Alexandra Sokolowski

Stage Manager: Rae Gerritsen

Assistant Stage Managers: Frances Pope, Surabhi Dhapare

Set Design, Props & Costumes: Joanna Theodorou, supported by Ivana Marques, with contributions by Gerda Breed & Juli Andrews

Film Editing: ESOC Film Academy & Katarzyna Siewarga

Sound & Light: Christopher Grabski

Marketing: Sophia Frayle

Photos: Yara Khalil, Steve Lieveld & Rosemary Lloyd

Advisor on American Jewish Culture: Lauren Maxwell

Mentor: Christine Blakeley

Backstage Crew: Willem Gerritsen

The InPlayers are a passionate group of individuals from all over the world - a melting pot of creative minds. We vary in age, level of experience, mind-set and of course opinion. Add this to the dramatic and emotional theatre environment, and you get an explosive mix of free spirits, strong personalities, fierce ambitions, creative expression and powerful energy. We are proudly Amsterdam's oldest English language theatre group.