Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents LOOT

Birmingham Festival Theatre presents LOOT by Joe Orton
Directed by Mel Christian

January 13-29, 2011
Call 933-BFT3 (2383) for reservations

Joe Orton was an English playwright whose farcical comedies are noted for their cynical dark humor. By the late 1960s, works displaying the humor characteristic of Orton began to be described as "Ortonesque." Birmingham audiences are in for a special treat with LOOT.

Synopsis: As a completely unethical detective closes in, charming young reprobates Hal and Dennis frantically attempt to hide the money they have stolen from a local bank. Meanwhile Hal's deceased mother lies in state. The solution? Move the corpse and stash the ill-gotten lucre in the coffin. The result? Sordid mayhem from one of Britain's funniest playwrights. Orton's cheeky masterpiece is a subversive satire on love, death, faith, authority, and the pursuit of ... LOOT! Adult language and situations.

Featuring
Ward Haarbauer
Victoria Ward
Richard Taylor Campbell
Christoph Hooks
Edwin Booth
William Brisky January 13: Opening night reception
January 20: Pay What You Can Afford ($7 minimum)
January 23: 2:30 matinee-all other shows at 8
Tickets: $20, $15 with valid student ID

Thursdays-Saturdays @ 8 pm, January 13-29, 2011
Sunday January 23 @ 2:30 pm
Call 933-BFT3 (2383) for reservations

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