"GOD OF CARNAGE"
by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Andrew Grenier
October 14 - 29, 2011
This Tony Award-winning comedy of grownups behaving badly begins with two highly-strung couples meeting for a civil discussion about a playground fight between their sons. The conversation quickly morphs into a laugh-out-loud, train wreck of an afternoon among savages, described as “ninety minutes of sustained mayhem” by The New Yorker.
A Comedy of Manners... without the manners.
From Ramona's Blog:
"The action begins in 'God of Carnage' with a polite, civilized discussion. After a schoolyard brawl between their sons, two sets of Brooklyn parents come together to do what any other left-leaning, politically correct urbanites would do: try to reach some sort of reasonable understanding. But what starts off as an earnest attempt at conciliation soon devolves into mild anarchy. Thinly-veiled barbs are rallied, good intentions are tossed aside, and the situation quickly escalates into all-out war.
Before too long the couples are exchanging childish taunts, not unlike their own misbehaving offspring. The playwright has an ear for sharp dialogue, the kind that rolls off the tongue gently, only to hit the listener smack in the face. You’ll find yourself softly egging these characters on, even as you loudly decry their shocking loss of control and contemptible behavior. But what could easily drift toward simple screwball comedy is smartly reigned in by genuine care and subtlety, as well as several surprising moments of warmth and humility. A great many audience members, I’m sure, will recognize parts of themselves in these characters, who are at once hilarious, ridiculous, and yet somehow deeply relatable. I know I shifted in my chair uneasily a number of times while reading the script..." continue reading.
This production contains strong language.
THE CREATIVE TEAM.
Andrew Grenier (Director), Tyler Raymond (Scenic Design), Megan Besst (Lighting Design), Eric Anderson,Sean Brennan, Rebecca Cleary, Doug Kolb (Properties), Nikki Farrell (Hair/Makeup), Steve Ford (Stage Manager)
THE CAST.
Deana Duncan (Annette), George Henny (Alan), Nancy Pfeiffer (Veronica), Jim Scullin (Michael)
Scenic Painters/Builders Sam Estill, David Gignac, Ed Halloran, Chris Spencer
Seamstress Val Johnson
Dresser Heather Mayhugh
Interns
Ramona Fankhauser (Marketing) Antonia Knox (Production)
Sarah Parker (Technical)
SPECIAL THANKS.
Anchor Books and Coffee; The Everett Daily Herald; Farmhouse Flowers; Sue Frause, Whidbey Island Life; David Gignac, Scenic Design Mentor; Drew Kampion, Drew's List; David B. Malony, Blue Ewe Studios; Patty Mathieu, Lighting Design Mentor; Pat McVay; Mo's Pub and Eatery; Rumours Salon; Jolene Obertin, Properties Director at Seattle Repertory Theatre; Sound Publishing; South Whidbey Commons; South Whidbey School District; The Whidbey Examiner; Whidbey Marketplace and News; WiFire Coffee Bar and Whidbey Telecom
(we sincerely apologize for any omissions)
"God of Carnage" is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
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OCTOBER 14 - 29
Fri @ 7.30pm Sat @ 7.30pm
Sun @ 2.00pm
Please join us after
the performance for
a "Talk Back" with the
production team
TICKETS
Fri + Sat
Adult $16
Senior/Military $14
Youth $12
Sun
All Seats $12
Includes performance
and "Talk Back" with
the production team
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