Azazel's Gift
by Alex de Foy | Directed by Grace Herman
​Loyola University Chicago
Second Stage
Spring 2025
Three devils conspire against humanity. Their goal: complete annihilation. However, they would settle for enslavement. Will their schemes be successful? At every turn the Enemy counters them to protect the humans, but the struggle continues. Will they be successful in their efforts? Or will the humans, with the Enemy’s help, overcome the demon’s malice? Azazel’s Gift recounts the story of humanity’s struggle with itself through the eyes of the forces that would see it finished. This project is inspired by research into the origins and evolution of societies and offers a single narrative derived from various belief systems encompassing all of human history.
Photos by Molly Livesay
Post Process Reflection
Working on Azazel's Gift was a great last second stage to direct at Loyola University Chicago. I got to take all the tools I've learned over the last few years and put them to the test. I feel like during this project I got a clear sense of my directing style. The way I like to lead the room, the values in collaborators that are important to me, how to conduct table work, work with designers, and give notes, etc. But most of all in the project I felt the most confident and comfortable I've ever felt leading a room. It made the whole process less daunting and a whole lot more fun when I wasn't worried about proving myself as a director, I just am a director!
