Overtime Theater Presents UGLY PEOPLE, Opens 8/19

It has been said that "Politics is show business for ugly people." And never have there been a more ugly time in politics than now. In this new comedy by James Venhaus, the author of The Happy Couple and Broken Record, two candidates for offIce Take two wildly different approaches to their campaigns. Each has help from some of the ugliest people in Washington. Ugly People asks the question, "What if running for office was like a game show, or a reality show?" Maybe it already is.

Ugly People follows the story of two candidates for office, Scott and Rob, as they run for local, state and finally national office. The action of the play shifts back and forth between the two stories until, at the end, the two candidates debate and the audience votes for their favorite. After the audience vote, the candidates give a victory or concession speech based on the results of the vote. The show is directed by Kyle Gillette, a theatre professor at Trinity University.

"I've been very proud to call the Overtime Theater my artistic home for the last two years," said James Venhaus. "After the thrilling experiences I had with the Overtime's productions of ‘The Happy Couple' and ‘Broken Record,' I knew that ‘Ugly People' would be in good hands. I am excited to work with an incredible creative team on this show, especially director Kyle Gillette, and the amazing cast and crew."
Cast:

Scott - Andrew Thornton

Rob - Robert Barron, Jr.

Chelsea - Christie Beckham

Christy - Rachel Joseph

Amanda - Morgan Scharff

Phil - Andrew Barcus

Howard - JarEd Thompson

Eddie - E.J. Roberts

Susan - Valerie Cortinas

Jim - Tom Walker

Jennifer - Jeanne Saadi

Ensemble (pollsters, aides, voters, reporters) - Elizabeth Anne Cave, Matthew Sinclair
Showdates: Performances are August 19 - September 17, 2011. 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, with one 3 pm Sunday matinee on September 4. No show on Friday, September 3 (First Friday).

Ticket Prices: $12 general admission, and $9 for teachers, students, seniors 65+, active military, and SATCO members. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theovertimetheater.org.

Information: www.theovertimetheater.org and (210) 557-7562.

Location: The Overtime Theater, in the Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo, #103, San Antonio, TX 78210.