100 foreskins for my hand in marriage

august 1-8, 2025 | lantern community church

creator/performer: rainier pearl-styles

director: sarah emslie

stage manager/dramaturg/puppet consultant: emilia fox hillyer

A bold retelling of everyone's favorite King from the perspective of his conquests--er, wives. 

What were the women of the Hebrew Bible doing while King David was shaking his junk for God? Painting Georgia O’Keeffe and questioning their very existence, probably. "100 Foreskins for my Hand in Marriage" is a 60-minute solo performance about what it means to live with a legacy of violent religious hegemony. “Foreskins” sheds light on the forgotten stories from arguably the world’s most popular novel. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Rainier Pearl-Styles blends physical comedy, ancient texts, and charming anecdotes to dissect society's hangups about women, religion, and relationships.

"100 Foreskins for my Hand in Marriage” premiered at Calgary Fringe Festival in August 2025, where it was the recipient of the Jester’s Cap award!

I’m continuing to develop the show, and look forward to collaborating with presenters and producers to bring the stories of these biblical women across Canada!