Photo Flash: PERFECT MENDACITY At Asolo Rep Theatre
By: Gabrielle Sierra May. 05, 2009
Back with Asolo Repertory Theatre for a second World Premiere production, critically acclaimed playwright Jason Wells tackles controversy and political intrigue with his new play Perfect Mendacity, opening in Sarasota on May 15, 2009. Michael Donald Edwards directs this riveting production which explores the fertile ground of current events, and like Wells' Men of Tortuga, examines the issues we face as individuals and as citizens of today's world. It asks tough questions about lies and why we tell them. Yet, the playwright says that the one thing he wants audiences to leave with is a sense of-"Wow, that was incredibly entertaining."
"One of the subjects that intrigued me was the subject of lie detectors and the assumption that they are infallible. But the more I looked at it, the more contradictions I uncovered. It became worth exploring whether we as people can lie so completely that we lie to ourselves. Can lies be told so well that even the liars can deceive themselves?" -Jason Wells, playwright
"Jason delights in entwining the personal and the political, often compelling his characters into situations that illustrate how closely these two forces are linked. This is a play that tackles the thorny issues of morality, justice, and human nature. It ultimately asks The Audience to decide if honesty is always the best policy." -Michael Donald Edwards
The cast features David Breitbarth, Douglas Jones, Diana Simonzadeh, Jason Peck and DeMario McGrew; with scenic design by Jeffrey W. Dean, costumes by June ElisaBeth Taylor, lighting design by Aaron Muhl, sound design by Kevin Kennedy and stage management by MarIan Wallace.
Tickets are $33-$37, with special discounts available for students and for groups of 10 or more. For reservations, call 941-351-8000 or toll-free 800-361-8388. Or save time and gas by purchasing tickets online at www.asolo.org. Subscriptions are also on sale, offering a substantial discount and benefits to the subscriber. Student passes cost only $25 and allow students to attend any and all of the plays, as often as they like over the entire season. Tickets to opening and closing night performances include afterparties.
Perfect Mendacity was originally commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynn Meadow, artistic director; Barry Grove, executive producer with funds provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The play was presented during Steppenwolf Theatre's critically acclaimed First Look Repertory of New Work series in 2008, which develops promising new plays for future production. The script has since been revised by the playwright.Photos by Frank Atura
David Breitbarth, and Diana Simonzadeh
David Breitbarth and DeMario McGrew.
DeMario McGrew, David Breitbarth, and Diana Simonzadeh
David Breitbarth and DeMario McGrew.
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