Belgians in Heaven

Belgians in Heaven: The World's Only Metaphysical Cheese Curd Musical is a play that was produced in 1994 and was one of the first productions that the American Folklore Theatre produced. It was written by Frederick Heide and the music was done by James Kaplan and Lee Becker. It ran from 1994 until 2001 at AFT until it was pulled because of the death of the co-founder of the Theatre, Fred Alley. It continued, however, running at other venues, such as the 2006 Heartland Festival.
Plot
It is a fantastic comedy that follows the lives of hardworking Roger Dewarzeger and his lazy brother Leo Dewarzeger. Roger and Leo start the play off hating and not appreciating each other. But with the help of Angelique, a clumsy guardian angel and an invisible chicken named Mildred the brothers are able to work out their issues for the better. Belgians in Heaven proposes a different look at the theory of reincarnation. It is Angelique’s job to help Leo grow up and to have his soul that has just been hanging out in heaven be reborn into the present Leo. Through this transformation Leo is able to appreciate Roger. Also Roger learns that he does need to loosen up and just enjoy the cheese curds. Belgians in Heaven is a story about discovering the meaning of life and also a very funny story. Mildred the invisible chicken makes the whole story come together for the better and makes the whole audience laugh.

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