Race at Lake Country Playhouse

Race
By David Mamet

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet pulls no punches in this incendiary drama that cuts to the heart of prejudice, privilege, and the tangled intersections of race and justice. When a wealthy white man is accused of assaulting a Black woman, two lawyers — one Black, one white — must navigate a legal and moral minefield. As tensions mount and a new legal assistant enters the fray, unspoken assumptions and simmering biases erupt into sharp, unfiltered confrontation. Provocative, fast-paced, and unflinchingly honest, Race is a gripping exploration of the lies we tell others—and the ones we tell ourselves.

Staged Reading
Rating: R
Audience advisory: Race by David Mamet contains mature content, including explicit language, racial slurs, and frank discussions of race, sex, and power. The play is intentionally provocative and confrontational, designed to challenge perspectives and spark honest dialogue. It is not suitable for young audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

Runtime: 120 minutes. 15 minute intermission.

Admission: $10.00 + fees

Performances:

Friday, June 13, 2025, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 7:30pm

Cast:

SUSAN - Brittany Faye Byrnes  
JACK LAWSON - Eric Madson
CHARLES STRICKLAND - Michael Kocken
HENRY BROWN - Brian Maxwell
NARRATOR - Nicole McCarty

Production Team:

Directed by Sandra Renick
Producer: Kit Seidel

RACE is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals servicing the Samuel French Inc. collection.

Authors

• Barry Edelstein
• David Mamet
• Ferdinand Bruckner