David Mamet's Hard-Hitting Play GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to Open City Theatre's 11th Season
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 05, 2016
Enter the cut-throat world of real estate where it's all about closing the big deal as City Theatre begins the 11th season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic Glengarry Glen Ross. In a time of constant doubt about financial security, and at a crucial moment of government transition, David Mamet's stage play has never been more relevant. Get caught up in the action as a group of ruthless salesmen lie, cheat, and connive to move up in the world of sales. The rock-and-roll rhythm and sizzling language of this play provides an up-close and personal lesson in the struggle to survive in a business world where the only goal is the top prize.
Lie. Cheat. Steal...all in a day's work.
Glengarry Glen Ross is a mix of biting humor and emotional fury where real estate salesmen vie for the top sales prize in a savage contest of deception and betrayal. Roma is in the lead for the monthly sales award - a new Cadillac - while former top salesman Shelly Levene is riding a streak of bad luck. They rely on Williamson to give them hot leads, but he ruthlessly pits the veteran salesmen against each other. As the cruel battle of wit ensues, the play offers a hard-hitting, darkly comic story of betrayal and a still-relevant analysis of our shifting American values. Filled with shocking twists and turns, this cold-blooded drama is guaranteed to keep audiences breathless and on The Edge of their seats. The play won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and received four Tony Awards that year. It's a must-see American stage play!
"Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance." - David Mamet
David Mamet as playwright, screen writer, and director has made him one of the most influential storytellers in the world. His works for theatre include Sexual Perversity in Chicago (filmed as "About Last Night"), American Buffalo (later filmed with Dustin Hoffman and Dennis Franz), Edmond, Speed-the-Plow, Oleanna, Boston Marriage, Faustus and his later plays November and Race. Mamet has received accolades for his numerous screenplays including the Oscar-nominated The Verdict, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Untouchables, We're No Angels, Hoffa, and Wag the Dog. He dedicated Glengarry Glen Ross to Harold Pinter, who was instrumental in its being first staged in 1983, and whom Mamet has acknowledged as an influence on its success.
The play is directed by guest director Karen Sneed, whose productions with CTC include Waiting for Godot, The Odd Couple, The Imaginary Invalid and the critically acclaimed 12 Angry Men. In the cast, City Theatre is excited to have Jonathan Pollei, Kevin Smith, Steve Shearer, David Wolff, Reynolds Washam, Kirk Miller, and Dave Westenbarger. The City Theatre Company is excited to be celebrating its 11th anniversary season of Live Theatre entertainment in Austin. CTC is an Austin-based, not-for-profit arts organization and is sponsored in part by the Austin Creative Alliance and the Austin Cultural Arts Division. Founded in 2006, the company has been recognized by the Austin Critics Table Awards, the B. Iden Payne Awards, the Central Texas Excellence in Theatre Awards, Austin Live Theatre, and has twice been voted "Best Theatre Company" by Austin American-Statesman's Austin 360. CTC is dedicated in providing quality theatrical experiences and entertainment for Austin artists and its community and continues the commitment to making productions accessible for everyone. CTC offers its discount ticket program with $10 Thursday seats and $12 student seats for any show. The ticket discount is available throughout the 2016-2017 summer season.
IF YOU GO:
Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet
October 14 - November 6. Thursday - Saturday 8:00 pm. Sunday 3:00 pm.
The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D. 78722.
General Seating $15. Front/2nd Row Reserved $20-25. Thursday all seats $10.
Tickets at the door $20. Group and student discounts.
Tickets: 512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org
Info: www.citytheatreaustin.org
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