God of Carnage at The Laboratory Theater of Florida

"God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza (Jan. 14 - 31)

A playground scuffle between two boys brings their parents together for a civilized meeting to resolve the matter. However, as the rum and insults start to flow, the polite masks of these four "enlightened" adults slip away, revealing the primal, savage nature simmering just beneath the surface of bourgeois society.

What begins as a diplomatic discussion in a high-end living room quickly devolves into a hilarious and harrowing free-for-all. When 11-year-old Ferdinand hits Bruno with a stick, their parents—the upscale, liberal Vallons and the pragmatic, high-powered Houlliés—meet to settle the dispute with maturity and class. But "civilization" is a fragile thing. As the afternoon progresses, the veneer of etiquette cracks. Alliances shift and shatter—couples turn on each other, men turn on women, and eventually, it’s every adult for themselves. Performance dates: Jan. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 at 7:30 pm Jan. 17, 23, 24, 31 at 2:00 pm

Special Events: Jan.14 - Half-price Preview at 7:30 pm Jan. 16 - Teens see the show for free (using code STSTT).

The Bireley Family Foundation sponsors season 18.