[Paulus] is daring, provocative and enticing work. It sure challenges us to think, analyze, and consider the nature and essence of our beliefs.
Paulus’s core message of inclusivity—that ethnic origins shouldn’t matter—resonates in a contemporary American context valuing multiculturalism. Of course salvation should not be exclusively reserved for just one ethnic group. Of course everyone should be able to participate in a (now-mainstream) monotheistic belief structure, regardless of ethnic origins. Of course Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, and Jews should be treated as equal.
[Paulus] is no Christmas pageant. Rather, it's an intellectual consideration of the origins of Christianity as it was promulgated by the Apostle Paul in the years after Christ's crucifixion.
Some aspects of Paulus, such as its production values and cast, are incredibly successful [...] Paulus is worth seeing.
Artfully directed by Jimmy McDermott (on a fine set by Dan Stratton), the cast is strongly led by Daniel Cantor...
[It] was mighty cozy in there almost as if the audience had been empowered to steer the course of events to its own liking. 5 Stars!
If you've ever wondered what life was like in Judea/Rome after the Resurrection, during the time of Paul's apostolic journey, you MUST see Silk Road Rising's Paulus ASAP! [...] It's just fabulous!!!
There is no doubt that these characters believe deeply in the positions they have staked out... The philosophical context of Lerner's show is fascinating.
As involved and detailed as the subject matter might sound, Silk Road Rising masterfully presents this play by Motti Lerner, neatly served up in two hours, including a 10-minute intermission, while seizing the hearts, minds and souls of the audience by way of a talented cast under the direction of Jimmy McDermott.
Silk Road Rising is one of my favorite troupes. Written by a Jewish Atheist, we look at the Messiah and what he might have been had his life gone longer than that which is written and taught. Both of our “heroes”, Jesus and Paul are of the Jewish faith, each hoping to save their people from what might happen to them and to somehow unite their people to believe in the same teachings. Was Paul attempting to complete Judaism, making it the perfect religion? Or was he seeking a way to unveil a new religion that altered what was in the original 613 Commandments? Daniel Cantor was a powerhouse as Paulus. Nero was deftly handled by Glenn Stanton and the two ladies, Dana Black and Carolyn Hoerdemann were as stunning as they were believable. The original music (Peter J. Storms) is unique.
