Best of THE CUTTHROAT SERIES: GRAND GUIGNOL DUELS Kicks Off Next Month at The Flea

After completing the most terrifying 4-part theatrical event of the fall, The Flea Theater will present an evening of winners of THE CUTTHROAT SERIES: GRAND GUIGNOL DUELS. Audience members were asked to vote on their favorite play during presentations of 4 separate pods of themed Grand Guignol plays (Gore, Cruelty, Night Terror, and Lust) which began in September. Now, these 4 winning plays will return for a limited run beginning January 15. These turn-of-the-century French plays alternate between ghastly horrors and carnal comedies to create a gripping, deplorable evening of theater.

THE CUTTHROAT SERIES: GRAND GUIGNOL DUELS runs January 15-25 (9PM on Jan 15-18, 22-25; 3PM on Jan 18, 24-25). The Flea Theater is located at 41 White Street between Church and Broadway, three blocks south of Canal, close to the A/C/E, N/R/Q, 6, J/Z and 1 subway lines. Tickets are $15 - $35 with the lowest priced tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be purchased by calling 212-352-3101 or online at www.theflea.org.

THE CUTTHROAT SERIES: GRAND GUIGNOL DUELS features:

Gore Winner:
TICS, OR DOING THE DEED
By René Berton.
Directed by Stebos
Featuring Sean Devare, Katarina Feder, Shane Hall, Olivia Jampol, Artem Kreimer, and Alexander Kushi-Willis.
This ménage à trois comedy brings three couples together for a dinner party in the country. A wet appetite needs a good fork.

Cruelty Winner:
THE SYSTEM
Written by Andre De Lorde and Adapted by Michael Raine
Directed by Michael Raine
Featuring Ryan Stinnett, Jimmy Dailey, Matt Cox, Edan Jacob Levy, Cristina Pitter, Julia Anrather, Ricardy Fabre, William Serri, and Artem Kreimer
Two reporters visit an insane asylum to learn of its unique methods. Upon arrival they quickly realize that the system isn't what it seems.

Night Terror Winner:
AGNOSIOPHOBIA
Written by Jason Gray Platt and based on a play by Giuseppe Giacosa
Directed by Rachel Karp
Featuring Jack Gilbert, Marlowe Holden, Eleanor Philips, and Matt Stango
A man's curiosity threatens to destroy his family. Can he ignore the secrets of those he loves, or will his fear of not knowing consume him?

Lust Winner:
To be announced after this currently running pod ends on Dec. 22.

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