Timely Political Play THE GOD GAME to Launch 2017 at Sonorous Road Productions

Sonorous Road Productions, Raleigh's newest theatre, will kick off its 2017 season with a thought-provoking new play, "The God Game," by Suzanne Bradbeer. Performances will be at Sonorous Road Theatre, 209 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, February 3-6, 10-12, and 16-19 (Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m. and special "Industry Night" performance on Monday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m.).

"The God Game" is a drama (with comic touches) that wrestles with issues of faith and ambition amidst a charged landscape comprised of three people bonded through marriage, friendship, and tragic loss. The protagonist, Tom, is a Virginia senator and rising star in the Republican Party. When a long-time family friend (and former lover of Tom's deceased brother) resurfaces and offers the opportunity of a lifetime, Tom faces a crisis of conviction while his marriage hangs precariously in the balance. A winner of the Ashland New Plays Festival, "The God Game" received a joint world premiere at Capital Repertory Theatre (N.Y.) and Gulfshore Playhouse (Fla.) with subsequent productions at theatres including Hudson Stage in New York.

"I started thinking about this play during the Bush administration, started writing it during the Obama administration, and the Sonorous Road production will be the first one performed during the Trump administration," stated playwright Suzanne Bradbeer. "While these differences feel stark, at its heart, this is a play about family - a political family, to be sure. I grew up just up the road from Raleigh - if you'll indulge me in calling Charlottesville, Virginia, 'up the road'. And although this will be the tenth production of 'The God Game', it will be the first in the region of the country that 'raised' me. I'm thrilled!" Bradbeer added.

The show is directed by June Guralnick (former North Carolina Theatre Arts Director and City of Raleigh Arts Commission Executive Director) and features local actors David Hudson as TOM, Courtney Christison as LISA, and Beau Clark as MATT. "The God Game" general admission ticket prices are $18; tickets for military, students, and seniors are $15 (all fees and taxes included). Tickets available at sonorousroadtheatre.com/get-tickets/ or by calling (919) 803-3798.

Sonorous Road, Raleigh's newest independent theatre, is a grassroots, inspiring venue that offers everyone from track out campers to working actors a local, creative outlet. In addition to professional productions, workshops and other cultural events, Sonorous Road has acting and filmmaking classes for both children and adults taught by experienced professionals. Founded by experienced actor and educator, Michelle Wells, after years of working and teaching in Virginia, Boston and London, the theatre is located near Cameron Village and NC State University. For additional information, visit www.sonorousroad.com.