GOD OF CARNAGE Opens 9/9 at Artists Repertory Theatre

GOD OF CARNAGE will Open on September 9 at the Artists Repertory Theatre. This 2009 Tony winner for Best Play tells the story of two sets of parents who meet to discuss a bullying incident in what they hoped would be a "civilizEd Manner. " As the evening wears on that intent goes awry, and the play turns ferociously hilarious, shocking and disturbing, as the parents battle for ethical superiority.

Set in a renovated loft apartment in The Pearl district, what begins as a calm, collected negotiation between two high-powered and well-to-do couples quickly unravels into a situation where both parties are stripped of their urbane pretense. At times violent, at times crude, at times intoxicated, the parents' attempt to rise above the carnal inclinations of their developing children turns into a battle between the sexes, and a test of their marriages.

"Come watch people you will recognize getting in touch with their inner 11-year old," said Director Denis Arndt. "Parents behaving badly can be lots of fun. In this play the audience will play with us... this is not a spectator sport here."

In 2009, God of Carnage opened on Broadway in a production starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden. It ran for over a year, received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and was the third-longest running play of that decade. It won three Tony awards, including Tony Award for Best Play. Regionally, God of Carnage was produced at Seattle Repertory Theatre as part of its 2010/11 season with Denis Arndt, who is directing Artists Rep's upcoming production, playing Alan Raleigh. Roman Polanski is directing the film adaptation currently shooting in Paris and starring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly. It is scheduled to be released this September.

CAST
Michael Novak Patrick Dizney
Veronica Novak Allison Tigard
Alan Raleigh Michael Mendelson
Annette Raleigh Trisha Miller

PRODUCTION DESIGNERS AND CREW
Scenic Designer Bryan Boyd
Lighting Designer Jeff Forbes
Sound Designer Rodolfo Ortega
Costume Designer Gregory Pulver
Props Designer kollodi
Stage Manager Carol Ann Wohlmut
Production Assistant Stephanie Edwards

Advance tickets $20-$42; Students $20. 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org

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