Little Murders by Jules Feiffer
January 13-February 11, 2012
Gunston Theatre Two
(directions)
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Jules Feiffer has offered satirical commentary on American
life for over fifty years, through cartoons, screenplays,
stage plays and children’s books. Originally gaining
prominence as a cartoonist for
The Village Voice, Feiffer shines an often sardonic
light on the political, sexual and social facets of our
culture.
Little Murders
focuses on the violence that encircles and engulfs a New
York City family. The action centers on daughter Patsy and
Alfred, the new man she brings home to introduce to her
parents and brother. It’s a world where the sound of
gunshots is
de rigueur, heavy breathers regularly call, unseen
visitors knock at the door… and the Newquists are just
trying to have a nice day. Meanwhile, Alfred has chosen
not to fight back, something that Patsy is desperate to
change. The epidemic of violence in 1960s New York and a
citizen’s choice to sink or swim form the basis for the
dark comedy at the heart of
Little Murders.
The play (and subsequent 1971 film) signaled a change in
the portrayal of the contemporary American family.
Television had given the world the Cleavers and the
Bradys, but Feiffer introduced America to the
dysfunctional comedic family.
All in the Family and
Good Times followed soon on its heels and set the
stage for modern comedies like
Curb Your Enthusiasm
and even
Arrested Development.
Ellen Dempsey, longtime TACT Artistic Associate, is
directing her seventh show for the company. The ensemble
cast includes
Robin Covington
as Patsy and
James Finley
in the role of Alfred.
Craig Miller
plays the role of Carol,
Emily Morrison
plays his wife, Marjorie, and
Evan Crump
plays the role of their son, Kenny.
Steve Lebens
plays the Judge and Lt. Practice, and
Bill Gordon
is the Reverend Dupas.
Technical Director is
Pete Roof, Patrick Lord
is the Set Designer,
Ed Moser
is the Sound Designer and
Liz Replogle
is the Lighting Designer.
Rip Claassen
is the Costumer and
Kevin Laughon
is the Props Designer.
GW Glover
is the Stage Manager,
Austin Byrd
is Master Carpenter and
Alex Levesque
is the Wardrobe Mistress.
Note: This performance includes gunshots, cigarette
smoking, and strobe effects.
Running time: approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes (including
one intermission)
To order free tickets for children under 18, click here.
For group sales, contact boxoffice@americancentury.org.
Calendar of Performances for
Little Murders
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PWYC indicates "pay what you can" - no advance reservations are accepted.
OPEN REHEARSAL A full-scale rehearsal with costumes, sets and lights. The director may stop and start the performance at any time. No Charge. No advance reservations accepted.
PREVIEW performances are "pay what you can" - see previous line.
TALKBACK indicates a post-show discussion following the performance.
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION indicates a discussion beginning one hour prior to the performance.
To order free tickets for children under 18, click here.
For group sales, contact boxoffice@americancentury.org.
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