Mamet's AMERICAN BUFFALO To Kick Off ACT 1's 2011-12 Season
By: Jeffrey Ellis Sep. 16, 2011
Ryan Williams directs Phil Brady, David Chattam and Zack McCann in David Mamet's American Buffalo, in the season-opening production from ACT 1.
Three men clash violently over business, friendship, honor and ego in Mamet's award-winning drama. The owner of a junk shop in 1970s Chicago wrestles with morality and his own pride as he plots and schemes to recoup his losses by stealing back a rare coin he unwittingly sold to a local collector. Mamet paints a raw and compelling portrait of working-class hoods who believe they have a right to take whatever they want - and who are slowly drowning in their own shortcomings and personal failures.
American Buffalo contains strong language and adult themes. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. for the September 30, October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 evening performances, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on October 2 and 9. The October 2 performance will be signed for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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