St Genesius: Patron of Actors, Actresses, Directors, Handmade Small Pewter Statue

The small handmade (see last two photos for part of the process) statue is meant to be placed in the home or place of work of an actress, actor, or director as a reminder of the long history of their craft and that they are being looked after by their patron saint, Genesius. It is meant to give encouragement when they perform and assistance as they look for work. I designed and carved the original and cast the pieces in lead-free pewter. Each statuette comes in a gift box (see packaging photo) with a card stating the following:

"St. Genesis (d. ca. 300) was a Roman actor. One performance was before the Emperor Diocletian, who despised Christianity. The skit was meant to mock Christianity and baptism. At one point during the skit Genesius, a pagan, had a revelation that the part he was acting and Christianity were real and true. When the men playing 'soldiers' in the skit 'arrested' Genesius and, jesting, took him before Diocletian, Genesius announced to the emperor that he had become a Christian. Diocletian, enraged, then proclaimed what may well be the harshest theatrical criticism in history: he had Genesius martyred. The statue is a reminder to all who participate in theater that they have a saint who shared their profession and who watches over them. This little statue, depicting Genesius on stage, is cast in lead-free pewter."

Dimensions: 2.5 inches high x 1.5 wide x .7 deep