Performance Network Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning comedy, “God of Carnage.” Written by Yasmina Reza and translated for the American stage by Christopher Hampton, “God of Carnage” will extend its run through February 26, at which time it must close to make way for the dark comedy, “Dead Man’s Shoes.”
This high-energy comedy follows two couples who meet at one of their homes to discuss a playground altercation between their young children. Hostility rumbles just under the surface, as their civilizEd Battle of wits and words devolves into a hilariously chaotic evening, where nothing is safe, including the furniture. A tour-de-force for four actors by the author of “Art,” this comedy of (bad) manners will change the way you look at polite conversation.
It is directed by David Magidson and features Joseph Albright ( “Take Me Out,” “It Came From 
Mars”), Sarab Kamoo (“Sonia Flew,” “The War Since Eve”), Phil Powers (“The Drowsy Chaperone”) and Suzanne Regan (“The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead”).
Weekly performances are Thursdays at 7:30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm, with a 3pm Saturday matinee on February 11.
Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734-663-0681, online at
www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance. Tickets are priced at $25 - $41, with discounts available for seniors, members, students and groups.
“God of Carnage” contains adult language and themes and is not suitable for those under age 17.
Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor’s only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and the Children’s Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.
