In Robert Askins’ “Hand to God,” a devout Christian teenager is led astray by a demonic hand puppet named Tyrone. At off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Theatre, where the MCC Theater production opens Monday, the teenager’s played by Steven Boyer — but Tyrone seems to speak for himself. At least he did in a call with The Post:
What’s it like to be manipulated by a 15-year-old virgin?
Takes me back. You know, I had a formative experience back in the day — let’s just say that it involved a sleepless night and a tub of mayo.
You get it on with another hand puppet in the play. Can you describe puppet sex?
It’s tricky. I’m very familiar with the ins and outs myself. It’s very easy to pull a muscle. Or pop a thread.
What’s it like working with Steven Boyer?
Who?
Your co-star.
Oh, that guy. I’m getting pretty tired of dragging him around the stage. He steps on my laughs, he talks when I’m talking. Learn your cues, man.
Ever worked with Miss Piggy?
She’s not really my style. I’m really trying to get a thing going on with this Geneva Carr chick who’s in the play. She’s deflecting me, but I think she’s going to come around.
If you could have anyone in the world’s hand stuck up your behind, whose would it be?
Christina Hendricks. If she sees this in print, tell her to call me.