God of Carnage
by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Edward Stern
October 12 – November 6
Major Sponsor:
Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation
Fast, furious and very funny, this winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play is a 90-minute thrill ride to the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. After their children are involved in a playground brawl, two sets of savvy parents meet to sip espresso and politely discuss the matter. When the veneer of refined sophistication quickly cracks and their evening spins into chaos, the gloves come off and arguments become tantrums in a hilariously uncivilized free-for-all.
God of Carnage contains strong language.
 | Steve's Take: The author who created the hilarious play Art brings us a comedy of manners that has forgotten its manners. The infantile antics of these supposedly sophisticated adults put their children's pranks to shame. |
“This irresistible show captivates with its wicked humor, powerful emotions, unpredictable vehemence and drop dead honesty.” — Harry Hamm, KMOX-AM
“Every parent, or potential parent, should see God of Carnage.” — Chris Gibson, Broadwayworld.com
“You will not be disappointed!” — Judith Newmark, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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- The Rep's Education Department recommends this production for College and up (ages 18 and up).
- A Play Guide containing a synopsis of the production's story and characters and other information is available. Click here to learn more!
- A free Pre-Performance Presentation will precede the evening performances on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm and Thursday, November 3 at 7:15 pm.
- A free, half-hour Post-Performance Discussion with the cast and staff will follow the matinee performances on October 19 and November 2, and the evening performances on October 20 and 27.
- A Talk Theatre lecture will be given on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:30 pm. For tickets or more information, call (314) 968-4925.
The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts is fully accessible to patrons using wheelchairs or with other mobility challenges. Seating areas to accommodate persons using wheelchairs are located throughout the Mainstage house. If you require special seating, please call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925.
The Browning Mainstage is equipped with an FM Assistive Listening System. Receivers, available free of charge, may be picked up at the Patron Services Desk at the Loretto-Hilton Center one-half hour prior to the performance.
The performance on November 6, 2011, 2 pm is presented with Open Captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing. Special seating featuring optimal views of the stage and captions is reserved. Call The Rep's Box Office at (314) 968-4925 for ticket prices and reservations. Deaf or speech-disabled patrons may use the Relay Missouri service by calling (800) 735-2966 (TTY) or (800) 735-2466 (voice).
The Rep offers Audio Description for the visually impaired for all non-preview performances of this production. The description includes program notes as well as information on the visual elements of the production. To reserve tickets and description devices, please call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925. (Two weeks advance notice is required for this service.)
Cast: Eva Kaminsky (Veronica Novak), Anthony Marble (Alan Raleigh), Susan Louise O'Connor (Annette Raleigh), Triney Sandoval (Michael Novak)
Creative Staff: Narelle Sissons (Set Designer), Gordon DeVinney (Costume Designer), Kirk Bookman (Co-Lighting Designer), Steve O’Shea (Co-Lighting Designer), Glenn Dunn (Stage Manager), Tony Dearing (Assistant Stage Manager)
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