May 12 through the 27
God Of Carnage by Yasmina Reza
May 10 through May 27
THE STORY: A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award. “A study in the tension between civilized surface and savage instinct, this play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.” —NY Times.
THE CAST: Rick Frederick, Christy Huffman, Gloria Sanchez and Andrew Thornton
THE CREATIVE TEAM: Directed by Roberto Prestigiacomo and Chelsea Taylor, Production Design by Hills Snyder and Jeremiah Teutsch, Lighting Design by Robin Crews, Costume Design by Montana Blanca, Production Managed by Emily Barker.
THE PERFORMANCES: THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAYS @ 8PM; SUNDAYS @ 2:30PM
THE TICKETS: $25.00 General Admission; $23.00 Seniors, Military, Students, SATCO/ATAC members, Stieren Theater season subscribers, and Trinity Alumni; $10.00 Students with valid ID.
RepPass (3 Tickets) $60.00 Seniors, Military, Students, SATCO/ATAC, Stieren Theater season subscribers; $65.00 General Admission
REHEARSAL PHOTOS
Review from the SA CURRENT
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My husband, Tom, and I thoroughly enjoyed your production of the
Yasmina Reza play, God of Carnage, on Saturday night, May 12. We had
previously viewed Roman Polanski’s film, Carnage, starring Jodie
Foster, Kate Winslett, and Christopher Waltz. We found your stage
production to be superior in numerous ways.
To begin with, the Polanski version seemed cramped, claustrophobic,
and drearily humorless, whereas the Attic production was often vibrant
fun and full of lively surprises. The audience was captivated from
start to finish. The acting of all four characters was right on
target. My husband and I were particularly impressed by Rick
Frederick’s performance as the attorney; he nailed that guy—facial
expressions, body language, attitude…better, we think than
Waltz…and that’s saying something!
We also found Gloria Sanchez to be exceptional as Veronica—a
difficult role that called for toughness and vulnerability in equal
measure, often at the same time.
In short, Mr. Presigiacomo, our reaction to God of Carnage could be
expressed in one word: Bravo! We shall continue recommending your
AtticRep stage productions to our friends. Thanks for enriching San
Antonio with excellent theater.
Sincerely,
Lila & Tom Walker
God of Carnage is one of the funniest and most enjoyable of the AtticRep productions in the last few years. The play is excellently staged and superbly acted by a great ensemble consisting of Christy Huffman, Gloria Sanchez, Rick Frederick, and Andrew Thornton. (If you don’t know these names, go see God of Carnage and experience what you have missed!) The blurb says it is Brooklyn, but it is just as much San Antonio. God of Carnage runs through May 27. If you don’t have your tickets, go to http://atticrep.org/ and order them!
God of Carnage is a laugh riot. Four adults regress to childhood before your very eyes in a matter of minutes. Some of the best acting you are likely to see in San Antonio this year.