I'm wondering specifically if any other groups have succesfully drawn an audience for this play?

Audiences will come.  It needs to be marketed properly.  The author has won the Pulitzer, the Tony, and the Oscar.  How many people can claim that?  (John Patrick Shanley also wrote "Moonstruck").  This play is part of a trilogy John is writing that are regarding his experiences and observations in life.  All three plays begin with a "D".

We are doing it at the exact same time as Marshalltown. 

Des Moines is doing it next year before the movie comes out.

One thing we are trying to get attendance is having discussion groups afterwards.   Don't know if it will work or not - but its a shot. :)

We're in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It's a very difficult part, I'm feeling a little over my head. It was very clear to me reading it, but as an actor it's hard to make specific choices that don't betray the script.

I know there was some problem in our getting the rights, don't know the specifics. Our run ended Sunday. After a couple of shaky box office nights we ended up strong (for us) and wound up in the black. What's good about this show is that it is a contemporary play that's challenging to produce but can still work in a conservative Bible belt community. However, it's important to emphasize in your publicity that it's not denigrating to Christianity and does in fact present thoughtful examination of a number of issues relevant to modern churches.