Casting For Tony Winning God Of Carnage At Orlando Shakes

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR TONY WINNING COMEDY GOD OF CARNAGE

Previews October 12 and 13; Playing October 14 - November 13, 2011
in the Goldman Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center  

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) announced that Rus Blackwell, Mark Ferrara, Anne Hering and Suzanne O'Donnell will duke it out this fall in GOD OF CARNAGE, playing October 12 through November 13, 2011 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Yasmina Reza's 2009 Tony Award-winning play, under the direction of Mark Routhier, pits two high-strung couples against each other in a 90-minute brawl hailed as a "four-way prize fight" by The New York Times. 

Alan Raleigh (Blackwell) and his wife Annette (O'Donnell) visit the apartment of Michael (Ferrara) and Veronica Novak (Hering) for what they believe will be a civilized discussion about a playground fight between their two sons. The meeting degenerates into irrational arguments and the loaded topics of misogyny, racial prejudice and homophobia. Insults fly, spouses turn on spouses and new alliances are created in this theatrical event The New Yorker called "ninety minutes of sustained mayhem."

Originally Le Dieu du Carnage in French, Reza's play was first produced in English in London in March 2008 where it won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. GOD OF CARNAGE also enjoyed critical acclaim on Broadway, playing for 476 performances and winning the Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League awards for Best Play. A film adaptation, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz, is currently in production in Paris.

The artistic team also includes Robbin Watts (Scenic Designer), Denise R. Warner (Costume Designer), Kevin Griffin (Lighting Designer), Britt Sandusky (Sound Designer) and George Hamrah (Stage Manager).

GOD OF CARNAGE is made possible by LarsonAllen LLP. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign and by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Goldman Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803 

October 12 - November 13, 2011 - ON SALE NOW

Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm - all seats $20, $28, $34

Friday and Saturday at 8pm - all seats $26, $32, $38

Sunday at 2pm - all seats $20, $28, $34 

DISCOUNTS

Group Sales: 10% off groups of 10-19 / 20% off groups of 20+, ext. 265

Student Rush: $10 - 30 minutes prior to show w/ valid student ID

Military/Student Price: $10 off single ticket prices 

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Preview Nights: October 12 and 13 at 7pm - all seats $16

Opening Night: October 14 at 8pm - all seats $26, $32, $38
Dates & Times:
Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm - all seats $20, $28, $34

Friday and Saturday at 8pm - all seats $26, $32, $38
Sunday at 2pm - all seats $20, $28, $34

Senior Matinee: October 19 and 26, November 2 and 9 at 2pm - all seats $15

$20 Under 30: October 21 at 8PM

Chat Back: October 27 at 7PM

Caption Display: November 13 at 2PM

Opening Night pre-show chats provide audiences with the opportunity to further connect with the work on Orlando Shakes' stages. Join GOD OF CARNAGE director, Mark Routhier, and members of the creative team in the Patron's Room on Friday, October 14 from 7:15 - 7:45 pm for an informal discussion about the play.

After the show, audience members are invited to celebrate with the cast, crew, designers and Orlando Shakes Staff at the Opening Night Party. The party begins after the show (approx. 9:30pm) and everyone is invited. Delicious complimentary hors d'oeuvres provided by Edible Orlando and Eat Local Week will be served. The night will also feature happy hour specials at our cash bar. No RSVP necessary.

Single tickets and Season Flex Passes are available online at www.orlandoshakes.org and in person at the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park.

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