GOD OF CARNAGE Comes To Hartford At TheaterWorks 11/12

TheaterWorks, the professional regional theater in Downtown Hartford, has staged one of the most significant coups in recent regional theater history.

The company, founded in 1985 by Hartford-native Steve Campo, will open its upcoming 2010-2011 Season with the East Coast Regional Theater Premiere of one of the biggest hits to play on Broadway.

TheaterWorks' 25th Anniversary season opening production of God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza, will be only the second licensed regional presentation of the play in the United States, following Seattle Repertory Theatre by just a few weeks. TheaterWorks' production is one of only four authorized stagings nationwide prior to the play's general release on April 1, 2011.

What:
In God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza, a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of parents to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as drinks flow the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. The latest comedy by Tony Award-winning creator of ART.

God of Carnage opens TheaterWorks' 25th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season. The production is staged by acclaimed director, Tazewell Thompson.

TheaterWorks' 25th Anniversary Sponsor is The Roberts Foundation.
When:
November 12 through December 19, 2010

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.
Weekend Matinees: 2:30 p.m.
Press Opening is Friday, November 19th: 8:00 p.m.
No performance on Thanksgiving.

Lobby and Gallery of American Art, sponsored by The Hartford Financial Services Group, opens 90 minutes prior to curtain; seating starts 60 minutes prior.

A free matinee for college students & faculty is offered Saturday, November 20th at 2:30 p.m. sponsored by Bank of America.
Where:
TheaterWorks
City Arts on Pearl
233 Pearl Street in Downtown Hartford
Admission:
For seats call (860) 527-7838.

Seats are $40 for weeknights and matinees; $50 for Friday and Saturday evenings. Seating is general admission. Service charge for center reserved seats: $12.50. College-age student rush $15 at show time with valid ID (subject to availability). Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.

Free seats for select performances of God of Carnage are available for young people ages 14 - 17 thanks to Lincoln Financial Foundation.

Subscriptions for TheaterWorks' entire five-play 25th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season are $129 - less than $26 per play.

The season includes:
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God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza
November 12 through December 19, 2010

Jailbait, by Deirdre O'Connor
January 21 through February 27, 2011

A Steady Rain, by Keith Huff
March 25 through May 8, 2011

THIS, by Melissa James Gibson
June 3 through July 10, 2011

The Understudy, by Theresa Rebeck
August 5 through September 18, 2011

For more information, please visit www.theaterworkshartford.org.

TheaterWorks receives special program support from Aetna, Bank of America, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Lincoln Financial Foundation, Travelers, and United Technologies Corporation, as well as general support from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

TheaterWorks' 25th Anniversary Sponsor is The Roberts Foundation.

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