Spitting in the Face of the Devil Extends through 7/16

The John Montgomery Theatre Company and Horse Trade have extended Bob Brader's monologue Spitting in the Face of the Devil.  Performances are at the Red Room, located at 85 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  Performances are Mondays at 7pm now through July 16, with a special late night performance on Thursday July 12 at 10pm.  The run began on Monday, May 7.

"Robert A. Brader, Sr. died on March 3, 2003.  Everybody loved him, but nobody knew him.  Now his son will reveal what nobody but he knows in Spitting in the Face of the Devil, a daring and highly personal solo show in the vein of Spalding Gray and Mike Daisey.  The show is about the death of the author's father, a terrifying and abusive ex-Marine, and their tension-filled relationship, which is contrasted with the love of his supportive mother.  The father harbors a huge secret which will be revealed halfway through the piece; this revelation comes as a gigantic and shocking surprise not only to the author, but also to the audience, who discovers this information along with him," as the show is described in press notes.

The John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is an international collective of actors, writers, directors and designers presenting original work with an emphasis on the collaborative process.  Founded in 1994 by Patrick Hillan, JMTC is currently a Veteran Resident Company at Horse Trade and has received four OOBR Awards. 

The show is now playing on Mondays at 7PM and has been extended through July 16. There will be a special Late Night performance on Thursday July 12 at 10pm. Performances are at the Red Room, located at 85 East 4th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Tickets are $20, $10 student and seniors with ID; to purchase, call (212) 868-4444 or visit www.horseTRADE.info.

Photo of Bob Brader by Scott Wynn