God Mode
New York City, New York | Theatre
Comedy
God Mode is a dark comedy that celebrates a strange, but essential sanctuary: a girl’s bathroom. As a group of girls in a New York dive bar become increasingly aware they’re about to experience an act of God, this slice-of-life comedy spirals into a chaotic, surreal, and shocking climax.
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God Mode is a dark comedy that celebrates a strange, but essential sanctuary: a girl’s bathroom. As a group of girls in a New York dive bar become increasingly aware they’re about to experience an act of God, this slice-of-life comedy spirals into a chaotic, surreal, and shocking climax.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
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We are so unbelievably excited that we met our 3K goal!
This incredible news means that we have reached the minimum amount necessary to fund our production.
Our six amazing actors were so excited about the script that they agreed to do the show for a very small stipend. While we are incredibly honored that they would do this for us, it isn’t ideal. We would love to be able to compensate our cast for their skills at a rate equivalent to that of unionized actors, as every actor — and working person — deserves.
So although we have met the minimum amount we needed for the show to go on, we would be grateful if you considered donating towards our stretch goal of $6,120, so our actors can not only put on a show for you, but do so comfortably.
Do it for them, do it for us, do it for women in the arts!
Do you remember that person you met in line for the bathroom?
The friend you made communing over complaints of sticky floors and empty TP rolls before an impromptu therapy sesh? Maybe you let them rant about you about their recent ex, maybe they gave you a pep talk after you were let go from your job? Of course you do. Kind of. Okay, maybe you can't remember their name, but you remember how they made you feel. You knew them, you loved them. Your ephemeral bathroom BFF.
God Mode is our attempt to capture that distinct and sacred experience through truth and fantasy.
God Mode is an amalgamation of very real drunken love-fests and debatably real biblical events. While it begins as a grounded slice of life comedy, God Mode rapidly descends into the surreal and sacrilegious, merging biblical allegory and reality.
The girls cover everything from your typical "what's your sign" spiritual chit-chat to addressing their religious trauma. God Mode depicts the insidiousness of institutionalized religion and its damaging effects on young women while still acknowledging the value of spirituality as a whole.
On a Saturday night in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Brooklyn artists Gabby and Benny meet cool club rat Evelyn in a bar bathroom. Over compliments and casual trauma dumping, the girls quickly form a bond. They are soon joined by Lydia, the nervous daughter of a televangelist preacher, and her rebellious childhood friend, Madison. Meanwhile, Evelyn’s “friend” Caroline is just biding her time as she waits for her noncommittal promoter boyfriend to lock down that table at Catch.
As the night progresses (and some mushrooms kick in) one girl prophesies an upcoming spiritual event. An act of God is upon them and the girls must depend on one another to get through it.
Benny, mid-twenties.
A barista/essayist/sculptor, Benny is your archetypical Bushwick nouveau. Convinced by her best friend, Gabby, to go party in Manhattan "like in college" she starts off the night a little on edge. But, after experimenting with some mushroom chocolates, Benny evolves from the most grounded gal in the bathroom to a Cassandra-like prophetess.
Gabby, mid-twenties.
Gabby is the definition of a girl's girl. She's goofy, bubbly, and determined to brighten everyone's day. A former musical theater/psych double major, Gabby is now studying to become a doula. A self-identified "Silly Girly" she's not the girl you'd think to turn to in a crisis. But when catastrophe strikes, Gabby is more than ready to face it.
Evelyn, mid-twenties.
Evelyn is a model. Well, a parts model. Arms, legs, eyes, ears-- never the whole thing. But she knows she’s got more to offer than just that... She just needs to figure out what it is.
Caroline, 29.
Caroline is not here to make friends. She's just waiting for her promoter boyfriend to get the table ready at Catch. As an aspiring rich hot mom, all Caroline wants is to start settling down. So why is she still entrenched in club culture? Maybe she's going through something. But that's none of your business, so don't ask.
Lydia, 18.
Lydia has found herself at the dive bar while visiting her childhood best friend in The Big City. As a current student at Liberty University, she is NOT supposed to be here. Raised under Southern Baptist teachings by her televangelist father, Lydia is going through a crisis of faith.
Madison, 19.
After getting into college in her dream city, Madison took the first chance she got to abandon her small town past. She's gone through a total transformation as an attempt at fitting in with her cool new peers, unfortunately her desperation is evident. But when her pious childhood friend, Lydia comes to visit, Madison finds it harder and harder to avoid acknowledging her past-- no matter how hard she tries.
Your contribution will help fund…
- Our wonderful cast
- Rehearsal spaces
- Venues
- Props and costumes, though we are determined to have a sustainable production and intend on borrowing, renting, and reusing as much as possible
- Equipment for recording performances
If we surpass the goal of our campaign, additional funds will be given to cast and crew. Past $4,000, funds will go to additional show dates for Fall/Winter 2024.
Collaborations
God Mode is BEYOND thrilled to announce that it will be produced by Halle Robbe's art collective Girls Carrying Shit. Along with God Mode, GCS projects include the @girlscarryingshit instagram page, an ever-growing archive of photos documenting non-men physically carrying things, and Pinky, a bi-annual print magazine that explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual shit non-men carry.
Quinn DeVillers (the playwright) and Annalisa "Ziza" Hardin (the director)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast + Crew Costs
Costs $1,600
To FAIRLY compensate our incredibly talented cast and crew.
Rentals + Spaces
Costs $1,000
Rehearsal spaces, venues, and rented equipment
Set pieces, props, costumes
Costs $500
Because the free toilet we find on the street probably isn't our safest option for a set piece.
Additional Fees
Costs $500
Crowdsourcing fees and marketing costs.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Quinn DeVillers (she/her) is writer and actress based in (where else) Bushwick. God Mode is inspired by every make-shift therapy session she’s had in a public restroom (playing both roles). While getting her BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College, she ran a now defunct Instagram account praising the grimiest of NYC bar bathrooms. After a brief stint in Los Angeles where she performed astrologically-based roasts for young adults on her TikTok, she returned to both writing and her favorite city. You can reach her through her Instagram @countessquinn or by saying her name three times into a graffiti stained mirror.
Annalisa “Ziza” Hardin (she/her) is an actress and director based in Bushwick. She graduated with a BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College. GOD MODE is her directorial debut where-- finally-- her monastic upbringing in the famously theatrical Catholic church and her love for collaborative live story-telling intersect. Her recent acting credits include Aliena in Ashland: A Shakespeare Play (The Actors Studio) and Kelly in Rock The Line (TOSOS). She can be found via her Instagram, @itsjustziza or riding around the city on her cherry red moped.
Halle Robbe (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Greenpoint. She is the leader of Girls Carrying Shit (GCS), an art collective that produces work about the physical & metaphysical shit non-men carry with us everyday. Ongoing GCS projects include: the @girlscarryingshit instagram page, an ever-growing archive of photos documenting non-men physically carrying things, and Pinky, a bi-annual print magazine that explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual shit non-men carry. Prior to starting GCS in 2021, Halle studied theatre at Interlochen Center for the Arts, creative writing at Marymount Manhattan College, and production in the offices of Evamere Entertainment. GOD MODE will be GCS’ first theatrical production credit and Halle can’t imagine a better debut than a show set in the sacred stalls of the girls bathroom.
LLuca Huatuco (they/them) was born in Miami and began ballet training at Walnut Hill School for the Arts and later in the Professional Division at the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. In 2021, they co-founded the production company HUATUCO with their sister and collaborator. Since then, Huatuco has performed in New York, Paris, and Miami in spaces such as Center for Performance Research, Les Grandes Serres de Pantin, and Superblue. Their work is centered around the elevation of gender-variant experiences, shamanic futurism, and the celebration of indigeneity. They continue to collaborate and co-facilitate performances with many other Queer, Indigenous, and Jewish artists, and are releasing their first feature-length art documentary later this year. @ancientbaddi3
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Vivienne James (she/her) is a Manhattanite from the Upper East Side/Harlem. She's honing her craft in the world of acting while channeling her inner Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones, using her day job to iconically infiltrate the fashion scene. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA, she's graced stages in productions like American Slavery 101, Fiama's Finale, and even starred in JBalvin’s Ten Cuidado music video.
When she’s not captivating audiences or serving looks, you can find her capturing life through photography and advocating for mental health and equality, whether on stage, in the fashion world, or at your local protest. This marks Vivienne's debut as an assistant director. Follow her adventures on Instagram @velvetwaves, where she's as fierce as a New York minute
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
We are so unbelievably excited that we met our 3K goal!
This incredible news means that we have reached the minimum amount necessary to fund our production.
Our six amazing actors were so excited about the script that they agreed to do the show for a very small stipend. While we are incredibly honored that they would do this for us, it isn’t ideal. We would love to be able to compensate our cast for their skills at a rate equivalent to that of unionized actors, as every actor — and working person — deserves.
So although we have met the minimum amount we needed for the show to go on, we would be grateful if you considered donating towards our stretch goal of $6,120, so our actors can not only put on a show for you, but do so comfortably.
Do it for them, do it for us, do it for women in the arts!
Do you remember that person you met in line for the bathroom?
The friend you made communing over complaints of sticky floors and empty TP rolls before an impromptu therapy sesh? Maybe you let them rant about you about their recent ex, maybe they gave you a pep talk after you were let go from your job? Of course you do. Kind of. Okay, maybe you can't remember their name, but you remember how they made you feel. You knew them, you loved them. Your ephemeral bathroom BFF.
God Mode is our attempt to capture that distinct and sacred experience through truth and fantasy.
God Mode is an amalgamation of very real drunken love-fests and debatably real biblical events. While it begins as a grounded slice of life comedy, God Mode rapidly descends into the surreal and sacrilegious, merging biblical allegory and reality.
The girls cover everything from your typical "what's your sign" spiritual chit-chat to addressing their religious trauma. God Mode depicts the insidiousness of institutionalized religion and its damaging effects on young women while still acknowledging the value of spirituality as a whole.
On a Saturday night in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Brooklyn artists Gabby and Benny meet cool club rat Evelyn in a bar bathroom. Over compliments and casual trauma dumping, the girls quickly form a bond. They are soon joined by Lydia, the nervous daughter of a televangelist preacher, and her rebellious childhood friend, Madison. Meanwhile, Evelyn’s “friend” Caroline is just biding her time as she waits for her noncommittal promoter boyfriend to lock down that table at Catch.
As the night progresses (and some mushrooms kick in) one girl prophesies an upcoming spiritual event. An act of God is upon them and the girls must depend on one another to get through it.
Benny, mid-twenties.
A barista/essayist/sculptor, Benny is your archetypical Bushwick nouveau. Convinced by her best friend, Gabby, to go party in Manhattan "like in college" she starts off the night a little on edge. But, after experimenting with some mushroom chocolates, Benny evolves from the most grounded gal in the bathroom to a Cassandra-like prophetess.
Gabby, mid-twenties.
Gabby is the definition of a girl's girl. She's goofy, bubbly, and determined to brighten everyone's day. A former musical theater/psych double major, Gabby is now studying to become a doula. A self-identified "Silly Girly" she's not the girl you'd think to turn to in a crisis. But when catastrophe strikes, Gabby is more than ready to face it.
Evelyn, mid-twenties.
Evelyn is a model. Well, a parts model. Arms, legs, eyes, ears-- never the whole thing. But she knows she’s got more to offer than just that... She just needs to figure out what it is.
Caroline, 29.
Caroline is not here to make friends. She's just waiting for her promoter boyfriend to get the table ready at Catch. As an aspiring rich hot mom, all Caroline wants is to start settling down. So why is she still entrenched in club culture? Maybe she's going through something. But that's none of your business, so don't ask.
Lydia, 18.
Lydia has found herself at the dive bar while visiting her childhood best friend in The Big City. As a current student at Liberty University, she is NOT supposed to be here. Raised under Southern Baptist teachings by her televangelist father, Lydia is going through a crisis of faith.
Madison, 19.
After getting into college in her dream city, Madison took the first chance she got to abandon her small town past. She's gone through a total transformation as an attempt at fitting in with her cool new peers, unfortunately her desperation is evident. But when her pious childhood friend, Lydia comes to visit, Madison finds it harder and harder to avoid acknowledging her past-- no matter how hard she tries.
Your contribution will help fund…
- Our wonderful cast
- Rehearsal spaces
- Venues
- Props and costumes, though we are determined to have a sustainable production and intend on borrowing, renting, and reusing as much as possible
- Equipment for recording performances
If we surpass the goal of our campaign, additional funds will be given to cast and crew. Past $4,000, funds will go to additional show dates for Fall/Winter 2024.
Collaborations
God Mode is BEYOND thrilled to announce that it will be produced by Halle Robbe's art collective Girls Carrying Shit. Along with God Mode, GCS projects include the @girlscarryingshit instagram page, an ever-growing archive of photos documenting non-men physically carrying things, and Pinky, a bi-annual print magazine that explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual shit non-men carry.
Quinn DeVillers (the playwright) and Annalisa "Ziza" Hardin (the director)
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast + Crew Costs
Costs $1,600
To FAIRLY compensate our incredibly talented cast and crew.
Rentals + Spaces
Costs $1,000
Rehearsal spaces, venues, and rented equipment
Set pieces, props, costumes
Costs $500
Because the free toilet we find on the street probably isn't our safest option for a set piece.
Additional Fees
Costs $500
Crowdsourcing fees and marketing costs.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Quinn DeVillers (she/her) is writer and actress based in (where else) Bushwick. God Mode is inspired by every make-shift therapy session she’s had in a public restroom (playing both roles). While getting her BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College, she ran a now defunct Instagram account praising the grimiest of NYC bar bathrooms. After a brief stint in Los Angeles where she performed astrologically-based roasts for young adults on her TikTok, she returned to both writing and her favorite city. You can reach her through her Instagram @countessquinn or by saying her name three times into a graffiti stained mirror.
Annalisa “Ziza” Hardin (she/her) is an actress and director based in Bushwick. She graduated with a BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College. GOD MODE is her directorial debut where-- finally-- her monastic upbringing in the famously theatrical Catholic church and her love for collaborative live story-telling intersect. Her recent acting credits include Aliena in Ashland: A Shakespeare Play (The Actors Studio) and Kelly in Rock The Line (TOSOS). She can be found via her Instagram, @itsjustziza or riding around the city on her cherry red moped.
Halle Robbe (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Greenpoint. She is the leader of Girls Carrying Shit (GCS), an art collective that produces work about the physical & metaphysical shit non-men carry with us everyday. Ongoing GCS projects include: the @girlscarryingshit instagram page, an ever-growing archive of photos documenting non-men physically carrying things, and Pinky, a bi-annual print magazine that explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual shit non-men carry. Prior to starting GCS in 2021, Halle studied theatre at Interlochen Center for the Arts, creative writing at Marymount Manhattan College, and production in the offices of Evamere Entertainment. GOD MODE will be GCS’ first theatrical production credit and Halle can’t imagine a better debut than a show set in the sacred stalls of the girls bathroom.
LLuca Huatuco (they/them) was born in Miami and began ballet training at Walnut Hill School for the Arts and later in the Professional Division at the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. In 2021, they co-founded the production company HUATUCO with their sister and collaborator. Since then, Huatuco has performed in New York, Paris, and Miami in spaces such as Center for Performance Research, Les Grandes Serres de Pantin, and Superblue. Their work is centered around the elevation of gender-variant experiences, shamanic futurism, and the celebration of indigeneity. They continue to collaborate and co-facilitate performances with many other Queer, Indigenous, and Jewish artists, and are releasing their first feature-length art documentary later this year. @ancientbaddi3
Vivienne James (she/her) is a Manhattanite from the Upper East Side/Harlem. She's honing her craft in the world of acting while channeling her inner Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones, using her day job to iconically infiltrate the fashion scene. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA, she's graced stages in productions like American Slavery 101, Fiama's Finale, and even starred in JBalvin’s Ten Cuidado music video.
When she’s not captivating audiences or serving looks, you can find her capturing life through photography and advocating for mental health and equality, whether on stage, in the fashion world, or at your local protest. This marks Vivienne's debut as an assistant director. Follow her adventures on Instagram @velvetwaves, where she's as fierce as a New York minute