Photo Flash: 'Speed the Plow' at ACT

American Conservatory Theater presents David Mamet's brisk, cutting comedy on the movie business, Speed-the-Plow, directed by Loretta Greco, returned to A.C.T. after last season's Blackbird.

The ensemble cast features 2007 Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Polk (The Accomplices), Matthew Del Negro (The Sopranos), and Jessi Campbell (A.C.T.'s Blackbird). Speed-the-Plow plays A.C.T. January 4 through February 3. Press night is Wednesday, January 9.

Tickets-starting at $14-are available now by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415-749-2228 or by logging on to A.C.T.'s website at www.act-sf.org.

"The plot of Speed-the-Plow focuses on two high-powered Hollywood executives, Charlie Fox and Bobby Gould, who have come up from the mailroom together. Charlie brings Bobbie a surefire hit with a major star attached. Bobby seems certain to give the green light, until his beautiful new secretary gets involved. In addition to the action among the characters, director Greco is fascinated with the play's broader cultural background of Hollywood and the movies," explain press notes.

The design team for Speed-the-Plow includes G. W. "Skip" Mercier (sets), Alex Jaeger (costumes), York Kennedy (lights), Jake Rodriguez (sound).

Performances are through February 3. Showtimes are Tuesdays – Saturdays at 8PM (except January 15 at 7PM); Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2PM.

Production photos by DavidAllenStudio.com.