Mad Cat to Conclude 17th Season with FIREMEN ARE RARELY NECESSARY

As previously announced, Mad Cat concludes its 17th season with a production of a world-premiere play by Theo Reyna entitled Firemen Are Rarely Necessary. There have been several cast changes since the original announcement.

In 2011, Florida's Governor banned the use of the phrases "climate change" and "global warming" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. By 2015 the Governor had the ban extended to most other state agencies. "Fireman are Rarely Necessary" is set in a not so distant Florida future where it has become increasingly difficult to find the right words to describe a place where things have gone very wrong. Reyna calls the play "A dark comedy about some light censorship."

Florida. The not too distant future. Environmental journalist Mara Lowe receives the tip of her life. Toxic waste is eroding Florida's limestone bedrock. Determined to get to the truth, Lowe sets out to unravel a conspiracy involving big business, censorship, and the Governor himself.

This production is made possible by a Knight Foundation Arts Challenge Grant awarded to Mad Cat as part of their Banned/New Series. This is the second play this season dealing with censorship, following Mad Cat's production of Vaclav Havel's Audience and Protest, two short plays exploring freedom of speech and expression in Czechoslovakia under a totalitarian regime.

IF YOU GO:

FIREMEN ARE RARELY NECESSARY

A world-premiere play by Theo Reyna

Featuring Deborah L. Sherman*, Noah Levine *, Jordon Armstrong, and Maha McCain. Note: Deborah L. Sherman appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association.

Directed by Paul Tei*
Set Design: David Nail*
Light Design: David Nail*
Costumes: Karelle Levy
Film/Projections: Ted Chambers*
Sound Design: Matt Corey*

*Denotes Mad Cat Company Member

At MTC SandBox, 9816 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores FL 33138
June 29th through July 16th 2017
Thursdays - Sundays at 8:00 pm

Students (with ID), Seniors (with ID) and Industry on Thursdays and Sundays ONLY $15
General Admission $30

Tickets available NOW online at www.madcattheatre.org, www.mtcmiami.org and 305-751-9550 during MTC Box Office Hours.

Mad Cat Theatre Company, Inc. is proud resident theatre company of Miami Theater Center.

Pictured: Deborah L. Sherman. Photo by George Schiavone.

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