Firehouse Theatre Project Presents Why Torture is Wrong... Who Love Them

The Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them, a raucous and provocative satire by Christopher Durang, running November 10 - December 4, 2011 at the Firehouse Theatre.

The production is directed by Billy Christopher Maupin, and features Eva DeVirgilis, Lisa Kotula, Arash Mokhtar, Bill Patton, Stephen Ryan, and Irene Zeigler.

Christopher Durang turns political humor upside down with this satire about America's growing homeland "insecurity." Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them tells the story of a young woman suddenly in crisis: Is her new husband, whom she married when drunk, a terrorist? Or just crazy? Or both? Is her father's hobby of butterfly collecting really a cover for his involvement in a shadow government? Why does her mother enjoy going to the theater so much? Does she seek mental escape, or is she insane? Honing in on our private terrors both at home and abroad, Durang oddly relieves our fears in this black comedy for an era of yellow, orange, and red alerts.

Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors (65+), $12 for students and RAPT members, and $20 for groups of 10 or more. They are available by calling the box office, 804-355-2001, or online at www.firehousetheatre.org .

SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Night: Thursday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m. There will be a reception catered by Bacchus immediately following the performance.
Talk Back Discussion: With cast, crew, and director - Friday, November 11.
Martini Nights: TBA

WHERE Firehouse Theatre Project
1609 W. Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23220
804-355-2001
www.firehousetheatre.org

WHEN
November 10 - December 4, 2011
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.
Sunday pay-what-you-will matineés - November 13, 20, 27 and December 4 at 4 p.m.
There will not be a performance on Thursday, November 24th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

TICKETS
Adults: $26
Seniors (65+): $23
Students & RAPT members, with ID: $12
Groups of 10 or more: $20

CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM
Billy Christopher Maupin, Director
Eva DeVirgilis, Felicity
Lisa Kotula, Hildegarde
Arash Mokhtar, Zamir
Bill Patton, Leonard
Stephen Ryan, Rev. Mike
Irene Ziegler, Luella
Eddie Slipek, Scenic Designer
Ginni McConnell, Costume Design
Matt Landwehr, Lighting Design
Roger Price, Sound Design
Tad Burrell, Technical Director
Deejay Gray, Stage Manager
Amy Wight Kube, Producer
Carol Piersol, Artistic Director

Purchases may be made by calling the box office:804-355-2001 or online: www.firehousetheatre.org

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