The Power of Duff
by Stephen Belber

When TV anchor Charlie Duff begins to sign off each broadcast with a prayer, a growing crowd of believers becomes glued to their TV sets — wondering when their prayers will be answered.

But what the prayers do — and don't do — to those closest to Duff tests the news anchor's own beliefs.

Stephen Belber's sharp, funny, and moving play asks if there is anything more vital than the faith we have in one another.

"What happens when a TV anchor spontaneously ends his broadcast with a prayer?

And what happens when those prayers, as impossible as some may seem, all begin to be answered?

THE POWER OF DUFF … asks compelling questions, even if it can't provide all the answers."

—Los Angeles Times

"Divine comedy offers miracles and laughter!" —The Hollywood Reporter

"Lively and intelligent time at the theater.

At its best, it will stir debate, whether among theatergoers or deep within the individual hearts and minds of its audience."

—Los Angeles Daily News

"THE POWER OF DUFF is powerful stuff indeed."

—StageSceneLA

"[Belber’s] ability to look inside the hearts and souls of his characters always shines through even the most difficult situations.

You will walk out questioning your own life and how you can change it for the betterment of yourself as well as all around you."

—Broadway World