“Set in Kentucky, this compelling drama centers around a Japanese-American family reunited as their matriarch
undergoes cancer treatment. The father, James, is a recovering alcoholic seeking redemption, and the two
daughters are struggling to overcome their differences—Sophie is an ardent born-again Christian, while Hiro
lives a single life in New York City. John, an old high school classmate of Hiro’s who is now a single dad, worries about leaving a legacy for his son. Wry and bittersweet, God Said This vividly captures the complexities of a familial reconciliation in the throes of crisis and looks deeply at the meaning of family—Japanese, Southern, and otherwise.” - Yale University Press

The role of John throughout this production required a mixture of comedic timing, powerful anger, and the expression of unconditional love- to the point it almost hurts- for his child despite their struggles. His relationship with Hiro forces him to show multiple sides of himself and forces the actor to show John’s ever-changing thoughts/perceptions on masculinity, what we owe to each other, and processing past familial trauma.