Fantine vs. Javert
This post is dedicated to Spiritual Twist Productions, and the amazing cast and crew of the 2014 "Les Misérables: A Story of Grace" ~~~~ I am Javert. Let me explain. :) This past weekend, I had the incredible blessing of getting to perform in Spiritual Twist Production's beautiful musical adaptation of "Les Misérables". Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, " Les Misérables: A Story of Grace " tells the story of a ex-convict named Jean Valjean following the drama of the French Revolution (1815-1832), and very clearly shows the contrast between the Law and Grace. So first, let me give a little background on the story and characters. For those of you who saw the play (or were in it), feel free to skim through the next few paragraphs. ~~~ To make a long story short, Valjean finds the grace of God, and it completely transforms his life. He goes from a hard, miserable ex-con who spent nineteen years in prison, to a respected mayor and business m...