God of Carnage
Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage relates an evening in the lives of two couples, residents of a tiny Brooklyn neighbourhood, who meet to discuss a playground incident.
Allen and Annette’s son hit Michael and Veronica’s son in the face with a stick, resulting in two broken teeth. The four of them agree to discuss the incident civilly, but, as the night wears on and drinks are imbibed, the polite veneer breaks down. The couples initially spar against each other, but the men gang up on the women and the spouses switch sides as the fighting continues. Reza’s play suggests that our civilized trappings do a poor job of hiding our venality and bile.
By Yasmina Reza.
By arrangement with ORIGIN Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French, Ltd.
Cast
Allen Riley – Dan Stewart
Annette Riley – Sarah Holcombe
Veronica Vallon – Sharonlee Mortenson
Michael Vallon – Timothy Eckert
Creatives
Producers – Shoebox Theatre Company
Director – Shoebox Theatre Company
Design & Build – Mary Quade and John Quade
Lighting & Sound Operator – Simon Duncan
Costumes & Crew – Helen Richards