“God of Carnage” features a meeting between parents of two 11-year-old boys
after an argument leaves one boy injured. As the evening goes on, the parents’
polite sophistication devolves into rancorous childishness, with unexpectedly
hilarious results. The production comes with a warning to audiences that topics
of sexism, racial prejudice and homophobia are presented.
The international award winning play is based on an original French play by
Yasmina Reza, translated to English by Christopher Hampton. The Dunes
Summer Theatre production is set in a northern suburb of Chicago. Steve Scott,
DST Artistic Director, said the play is a delightfully comic balance of light and
dark, rational and irrational.
“Anyone who’s ever been a parent or a child will find the plot all too relatable,
especially in these fractious times,” Scott said. “Reza’s play suggests that our
civilized trappings often barely hide the emotional turmoil that lies just below the
surface. And like all great satirists, she’s able to make us laugh at our own
pretensions and shortcomings while skewering them.”
Cast members include Daniel Shtivelberg (Allain);; Christie Coran (Annette);;
Mandy Walsh (Veronique);; and Glenn Thompson (Michel). The ensemble is
“extraordinary,” Scott said. “They are among the top professional actors in our
region, and I’m thrilled that we’ll be bringing their considerable talents to Dunes
audiences.”
Susan Padveen, associate professor and interim chair of the Theatre
Department at Columbia College Chicago, said she is thrilled to be directing
“God of Carnage” for the first time. “I’ve always loved the play and I think it’s
even more timely now than when it was written. It’s a funny, smart play about
what defines a person and a community.”
An area resident for more than 25 years, Padveen has been involved in
numerous theatre projects, including directing “Other Desert Cities” at DST two
years ago.
Tickets for “God of Carnage” are now on sale at dunesARTS.org or by calling
the box office at 219-879-7509. Tickets may also be purchased at the door
before a performance. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups
of 5 or more.
Dunes Summer Theatre is at 288 Shady Oak Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Email: dunestheatre@gmail.com
Media contact:
Elise Kermani, DST Managing Director
contact@dunesARTS.org
212-879-7509
Short Announcement:
Dunes Summer theatre presents:
“God of Carnage”
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
June 17-July 2
International award winning comedy about two sets of parents attempting to resolve their
children's conflict...not very successfully! Directed by Susan Padveen. Tickets and info:
www.dunesarts.org
Physical
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