"Having seen Sarah Melici perform the role of Dorothy Day at Maryhouse in Manhattan, I can say she movingly brings to life this great witness to faith and justice in Fool For Christ."

George Anderson,SJ
Associate Editor, America

"Fool for Christ" brings to the stage the story of a woman whose folly immeasurably surpassed the wisdom of this world.

Dorothy Day was one of the guiding lights of my lifetime. Without her courage and constancy, the church (and myself) would have been impoverished beyond my power of telling.

We need not mourn her death: in this monologue, passionate, funny and heartfelt Dorothy lives. Sarah Melici has graced us with a splendid evening. I can think of no greater praise, Fool for Christ is worthy of the original Dorothy."

-Daniel Berrigan, SJ
Poet and Activist

"Only an actress possessing the dramatic skill and depth of soul of Sarah Melici could so capture the spirit, faith, and courage of Dorothy Day. Melici’s performance in Fool for Christ is both an artistic success and a religious experience."

Rev. Donald Cozzens, author
"Changing Face of the Priesthood"
writer in residence at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio

"When Catholic college students are so often offered models of sanctity that are two dimensional, irrelevant, or boring, Sarah Melici's vivid and engaging presentation of Dorothy Day as a woman of humor, intelligence, passion, and conviction is a welcome alternative - and an energizing one.

Sarah Melici's creative and compelling evocation of the personality and life experience of Dorothy Day deserves to be seen and enjoyed by students on college campuses across the country - perhaps now more than ever."

John McDargh, Ph.D.
Department of Theology
Boston College

"Fool for Christ is an inspiring introduction to the life of Dorothy Day that portrays the personality and passions of this important Catholic woman in an engaging format."

Rev. James Fitz
Campus Ministry
University of Dayton

“I am writing to thank you once again for your inspiring performance. It was a moment of grace for us at Holy Family, Sarah.

As I said to many on campus today, you are not only a talented actress, but there is also a sense of a lived reality in your performance. Without a doubt, those who were present are calling last night's Fool for Christ the best of the Taylor Lectures ”

-Moya R. Kaporch, Ed.D.
Holy Family University
Philadelphia

“Fool for Christ runs the gamut of Dorothy Day’s intimate relationship with God through the people who came in and out of her life. Sarah clearly and lovingly captures the emotional fervor of Dorothy Day. It was a religious experience.”

-Rev. Charles W.Cicerale,Dir.
Office of Ministry to Priests, Diocese of Metuchen

“Fool for Christ, the story of Dorothy Day, is food for the spirit—both challenging and nourishing. Sarah Melici’s portrayal of this modern day ‘Saint of Hospitality’ is captivating. You leave the performance feeling you have spent the evening with Dorothy herself and as a result know better what it means to be a Christian.”

-Rev. Edward Griswold, Pastor
St.Charles Borremeo, Hamilton, NJ

"I was moved to tears by this beautiful portrayal of a woman for all seasons.”

-Reverend Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie, Rector
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City

"The most accurate portrayal I’ve seen. Thank you Sarah for a perfect production.”

-Jeannette Noel
-The Catholic Worker

“Fool for Christ is an entertaining and challenging portrait of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker. Sarah Melici presents Dorothy in all of her complexity: single mom and working woman; aimless socialist turned devout Catholic social activist; pacifist and peacemaker; and friend of the unemployed, the migrant, and the poor. Dorothy Day comes alive in Fool for Christ.”

-Robert Fontana,Director of Evangelization
Diocese of Yakima, Wash.

“Soul stirring performance that raises your faith and your vision.”

Sister Maureen Skelly
Mt. Manresa Retreat House, Staten Island, NY

“Sarah Melici’s portrayal of Dorothy Day was riveting from beginning to end, and was a highlight of our Convocation of Priests.”

-Rev.Msgr.William Benwell,Chairman
Commission for the Continuing Education of Priests Diocese of Metuchen

“Fool for Christ is insightful, loving, informative! It lets us in on the wonderful and full humanity of Dorothy Day. She’s like us, all things human, and yet she teaches and inspires us with her faith and love for all people, especially those in need. Wonderful play! Top performance!”

-Rev.Ron.Cioffi, Social Concerns
Director, Diocese of Trenton

“There are moments you want to cry, hug, smile and applaud. Most of all, you experience a journey with God and the grandeur of His holiness in justice, love and peace.”

-Msgr. Walter E. Nolan
Church of St. Paul, Princeton, NJ

"Incredible people—God in human life”

-Rev. Msgr. Van Ommeren
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane, Washington

“Reading about Dorothy Day is one thing but seeing her come to life through the incomparable performance of Sarah Melici is another.”

-Sister Michael Marie
St.Joseph Carmelite Monastery, Seattle, Washington

“Sarah was awesome! I was skeptical of a one woman play prior to her performance, but found her portrayal to be more real to life and heartfelt because of her magnificent portrayal, the simple impoverished use of props, and sacred surrounding in our Abbey Church. Fool for Christ was an accurate depiction and portrayal of the faith and life of Dorothy Day who was nothing short of a Catholic hero of her time.”

-Christine Maule
Assistant to the President’s Office
Saint Leo University