Southern Rep Announces Full 'TOTALITARIANS' Event Schedule

Continuing its effort to create a more all-engrossing event experience for its audience members,Southern Rep is proud to announce a series of events around its National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere production of THE TOTALITARIANS by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, January 29 - February 23, 2014 at 8:00 pm (with a 3:00 pm Sunday Matinee) at Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse Street.

We might be on the brink of revolution in Nebraska. Penny, a compulsive and compulsively-watchable candidate for state office enlists the help of Francine, a silver-tongued speech writer. Francine's husband Jeffrey, a doctor, is lying to his dying patients - one of whom opens his eyes to Penny's nefarious plans for the Cornhusker State. THE TOTALITARIANS is a raucous dark comedy about the state of modern political discourse, modern relationships and how easy it is to believe truths without facts.

Originally commissioned by the National New Play Network in partnership with Full Stage USA at New Dramatists, a program made possible by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Southern Rep's production of THE TOTALITARIANS stars New York-based actress Judith Hawking, Jessica Podewell, Leon Contavasprie and Ben Carbo will be performed in multiple spaces around Mid-City Theatre to deliver a uniquely participatory audience experience.

Note: THE TOTALITARIANS contains strong language and adult content. It is not recommended for children under 16.

THE TOTALITARIANS PERFORMANCE AND SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, Jan 29: Preview Performance, 8:00 pm (Tickets $20)

Thursday, Jan 30: Preview Performance, 8:00 pm (Tickets $20)

Friday, Jan 31: Preview Performance featuring a Panel Discussion on The State of Louisiana Politics. Performance, 8:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Tickets $25)

Saturday, Feb 1: Opening Night Performance, 8:00 pm (Regular ticket prices apply)

Sunday, Feb 2: Sunday Matinee Performance featuring a talkback with the cast/crew behind THE TOTALITARIANS. Performance, 3:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Thursday, Feb 6: Pay What You Can Night. Performance, 8:00 pm

Friday, Feb 7: Performance followed by Analyze It After-Hours in which a psychologist leads an in-depth discussion about the play and post-curtain catharsis. Performance, 8:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Saturday, Feb 8: Performance, 8:00 pm (Regular ticket prices apply)

Sunday, Feb 9: Sunday Matinee Performance featuring talkback with the cast/crew behind THE TOTALITARIANS. Performance, 3:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Thursday, Feb 13: Performance, 8:00 pm (Regular ticket prices apply)

Friday, Feb 14: Ladies Night! Free champagne in the lobby for ladies one hour prior to the performance, and featuring a Panel Discussion on Women in Politics. Performance, 8:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Saturday, Feb 15: Priority Patron Appreciation Night! Free champagne in the lobby for Southern Rep Priority Patrons one hour prior to the performance. Performance, 8:00 pm (Regular ticket prices apply)

Sunday, Feb 16: Sunday Matinee Performance featuring talkback with the cast/crew behind THE TOTALITARIANS, 3:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Thursday, Feb 20: Performance, 8:00 pm (Regular ticket prices apply)

Friday, Feb 21: Performance featuring a Panel Discussion about The History and Use of Rhetoric and Propaganda. Performance, 8:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

Saturday, Feb 22: Performance, 8:00 pm

Sunday, Feb 23: Sunday Matinee Performance featuring talkback with the cast/crew behind THE TOTALITARIANS, 3:00 pm with discussion directly after the show (Regular ticket prices apply)

TICKET INFORMATION:
General Admission: $40
Discounted Tickets for students, seniors, and theatre professionals: $35
Members of the military and their families: $32
Teachers: $20
Student Rush: $10, 10 minutes before curtain
Tickets available for Southern Rep Priority Patrons: January 1
Tickets available for the General Public: January 8

Tickets only available at southernrep.com or by calling 504.522.6545.

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