Aurora Theatre Company Presents THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, 8/30-9/30

Aurora Theatre Company opens its 21st season with Kristoffer Diaz's smart, hilarious powerslam of a play, THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY. Jon Tracy makes his main stage directing debut at Aurora with this sardonic critique of pop culture and political correctness. Set in the world of professional wrestling, this metaphor for modern-day America received the 2011 Obie Award for Best New American Play, the Lucille Lortel Award for Best New Play, and was a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

In wrestling, as in life, behind every winner lies the story of a really excellent loser, but in a culture ripe with reality TV values, is swallowing one's integrity just too much to pay for the rewards of the media spotlight? Macedonio "The Mace" Guerra is a middle rank pro-wrestler who may have discovered his ticket to the big time in a charismatic, Indian kid from Brooklyn whom he recruits as the perfect foil to the All-American wresting star and champion, Chad Deity. But when their wrestling rivalry is used to exploit racial stereotypes in the name of ratings, all three men find themselves fighting for much more than just a championship title belt. 

The production runs from August 30th through September 30th.

For tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-50; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 30, student, and group discounts available.

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