VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Plays Now thru 10/25 at Aurora Theatre

Hilarity will ensue in this side-splitting tale of an unexpected and unforgettable family reunion! A frenzied portrayal of sibling rivalry, Christopher Durang's award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike plays the Aurora Theatre, tonight, October 1, through October 25, as part of the 20th Anniversary Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series! A co-production with Horizon Theatre Company, this humorous plays takes a look into the rollercoaster of emotions derived from being a part of a "celebrity" family while poking fun at the generational gap between Generation X and millennials.

"I think the ability to relate to these vulnerable characters and the unpredictability of their lives is what makes this play so easy to love, especially because every person, no matter the age, can connect with the idea of dealing with interesting family personalities, " said Director Justin Anderson. "This cast really taps into the absurdity of the siblings' family dynamics, making it delightful to watch."

Woven with nods to popular Chekhov plays, Durang's uproarious comedy tells the tale of adopted siblings Vanya and Sonia, living a tranquil life in their childhood Pennsylvania farmhouse, as their whirlwind sister Masha travels the world as a movie star and supports them from afar. Following an ominous warning of a series of unfortunate events from their clairvoyant house keeper, Masha returns home just in time with Spike, her young and rarely clothed new boy-toy. The unforeseen reunion begins these unlikely characters' outrageous journey filled with mayhem, regret and the eventual acceptance of each other.

Directed by Aurora's Associate Artistic Director Justin Anderson, the 2013 Tony Award Winner for Best Play juggles the trials and tribulations of dealing with family, while sprinkling knee-slapping quips throughout. Since its run at Horizon this past May, the production has garnered critics' acclaim and is Suzi recommended! With some of the region's leading actors and Aurora Theatre veterans William S. Murphey (Vanya), LaLa Cochran (Sonia), Tess Malis Kincaid (Masha) and Edward McCreary (Spike), this outright hilarious and occasionally moving show is a must-see!

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is presented at Aurora Theatre, October 1-25, 2015. A discount weekday matinee will be offered on Wednesday, October 21 at 10 a.m. for $20-$30 per person. Regular show time tickets can be purchased for $20-$55 per person online at tickets.auroratheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 678-226-6222.

Show times are as follows:

· Wednesday - Friday: 8 p.m.

· Saturday: 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

· Sunday: 2:30 p.m.