The lead actor of the revolutionary musical, “HAIR”, and the legendary voice of “BLOODGOOD”, Les Carlsen, takes on the role of his life in “St. John in Exile”.
In this captivating one-man show, brought to life before a live audience, Carlsen is riveting as he embodies the Apostle John through this compelling and magnificent performance.                 
The year is A.D. 96. Thousands of Christians throughout the Roman Empire have been persecuted and killed. Though John, the last living disciple of Jesus, is now 86 years old and confined to a cave-prison on the isle of Patmos, he remains full of humor, strong in spirit and obstinately spry. He refuses to surrender. His faith is fresh and alive and infectious!
Through John's eyes we relive the moving events in which Jesus Christ changed the course of human history. There is humor throughout the performance as well as poignant re-enactments of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, deeply emotional portrayals of the thoughts and feelings of John as a friend of Jesus and a dramatic description of his Revelation of the future.
The audience, as ‘visitors’ that Timothy has brought from Ephesus, will experience deeply intimate and personal narratives of the Gospel of John including his first encounter with Jesus and the miracles he witnessed.
This is an outreach to the seeker, a ministry tool to deepen a believer’s faith, and a non-threatening way to introduce the unchurched to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It can be used as home entertainment as well as in Bible studies. 
Les’s Words
Performing St. John in Exile has proven to be a blessing of monumental accomplishment for me! 
First off, the labor of memorizing 90 minutes of monologue, and then the development of the character of John was exciting and challenging. Starting with prayer, and asking The Lord for His guidance, turned into a deeper relationship with Jesus than I could imagine. He loves us so much and it is wonderful to discover that He actually has time for me in His very busy schedule. He obviously offers Himself to all of us who love Him!
Many tears were shed as I reflected on John’s friendship and experiences with Jesus. I would often times, during my private rehearsals, stop after a delivery of a line that seemed perfect in attitude and believability. I would fall on my face and plead with Christ to bless me with remembering that moment, so I could share it with future audiences to glorify Him!
Always asking Him to allow me to go deeper with every performance! My motivation is to reveal Christ to as many people as possible through this theatrical production, “St John in Exile.”