THE ALLEY THEATRE
www.alleytheatre.org
Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director
Dean R. Gladden, Managing Director
 

In association with Seattle Repertory Theatre
 

PRESENT

GOD OF CARNAGE

By Yasmina Reza

Directed by Wilson Milam

January 7 through 30, 2011
 

Hubbard Stage

And then she spewed vomit.....

By French Playwright Yasmina Reza, Directed by Wilson Milam
In Association with Seattle Repertory Theatre

By Theresa Pisula theresa@houstontheatre.com
January 12, 2011        Houston, Texas

My friend Shanda and I started our evening of theatrical adventure by having dinner at Birraporretti’s Italian restaurant on 500 Louisiana Street.  She opted for the Chicken Parmagiana with Linguini pasta while I chose the Grande Caesar salad with grilled shrimp.  Outside, it was a nippy 45 degrees Fahrenheit and everyone was fashionably prepared for the cold weather.  Like us, most of the restaurant diners have tickets to the GOD OF CARNAGE (after all, who would not want to miss the Tony-award winning Yasmina Reza play?).  We’re all casually having dinner, drinks and pleasant conversation prior to the Alley Theatre show since the downtown Birraporretti’s is right next door.

As we ventured towards the Alley Theatre to pick up our tickets and find our seats, I can’t help but notice everyone wearing their winter best in coats and scarves mostly in various warm, dark hues.  There is an occasional full length mink coat, or the sporty faux fur lined jacket.  Some people, having just gotten off from work like me (this being a weeknight after all) came in their conservative business suits.  Most Houstonians (also like me) are wearing their stylish boots, some high-heeled, some low, some are country and western kickers, most possibly made in Texas. 

The ushers tell us that the show is 90 minutes long, with no intermission.  As we enter the theater, displayed right in the middle of the Hubbard stage is a radiology screen showing someone’s black and white x-rayed teeth.  I had the mistaken notion that the first scene is in the emergency hospital waiting room, possibly the ER.  The room is stark white, adorned with white-cushioned chairs and small modern tables made of glass and steel.  Several magazines and photo albums are strewn about.  A large vase of colorful tulips sits on a credenza in the background.

The GOD OF CARNAGE story is described as “two seemingly courteous and civilized couples who meet after their boys’ fist-fight in a neighborhood schoolyard.”  Since the setting is in Houston, Texas the neighborhood schoolyard happens to be Memorial Park.  Michael and Veronica Novak, whose son’s teeth were knocked out with a stick, invite Alan and Annette Raleigh, whose son did the knocking, to their home to settle the matter.  As the play starts, I see the two couples having a very civil conversation.  I immediately notice the attractively petite Annette Raleigh, who looks absolutely demure in her little black dress and pearl necklace.  Her blonde hair is in a conservative up-do and she sits delicately as she addresses the situation in a comely manner. 

As the play progresses, I slowly realize that they were not in a hospital emergency room but in the Novak’s living room complete with a spiral staircase that leads up to the second floor bathroom.  There are only four characters: Alan and Annette Raleigh, guests of the Novak’s Michael and Veronica.  They are all having a well meaning conversation describing their boys’ fist-fight, an unfortunate event indeed.  But it happens, this one particularly in our very own Houston neighborhood.  One of them says, “I hope it all works out.”  Even though, the Novak boy Henry’s face is “bashed in, teeth missing.”  They all agree that they ought to set up a meeting where 11-year old Benjamin Raleigh needs to apologize to Henry Novak.  Everyone is quite civil as Veronica Novak mentions that the tulips are from Central Market located right next to the Sushi place.  Veronica questions the Raleighs about their son, “He understands that he disfigured his playmate?”  Mrs. Novak further points out that “If Benjamin has not been made aware of his responsibilities they’ll just be two China dolls staring at each other.”  She asks the Raleighs, “Are you intending to punish Benjamin in any way?”

(Left to Right) Denis Arndt as Alan Raleigh and Bhama Roget as Annette Raleigh.  The Raleigh's son Benjamin beats up the Novak's son Henry and Benjamin's parents are invited to the Novak's home to settle the matter in God of Carnage.  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.    The GOD OF CARNAGE production is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

At this point, the sweet-looking Annette Raleigh says, “I feel nauseous.”  Alan Raleigh responds to Veronica that, "if we want to reprimand our child…….” Yada, yada, yada.  Annette Raleigh is played by Bhama Roget and she is making her Alley Theatre debut, having come from the Seattle Repertory Theatre.  She has performed as a comedian at the Hollywood Improv and other places in Los Angeles.  She has also appeared in TV shows such as “The Fugitive” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” 

Alan Raleigh is played by Denis Arndt and is also making his Alley Theatre debut.  He has appeared on many stages in Seattle since 1973 including Intiman, of which he is a founding member.  He is also a director, having directed productions of and being a Company Member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for over 15 seasons.  He has appeared in several theatres all over the country in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Portland including the New York Shakespeare Festival.  Denis has spent the last 20 years working primarily in film and television.  TV credits include appearances in L. A. Law, Ally McBeal and Boston Legal. 

And then all of a sudden, the pretty and diminutive Annette Raleigh no longer just feels nauseous, she actually does.  She spews her vomit all across the room.  Her vomit is violently ejected from her stomach through her mouth like it was shot from a grenade launcher, like a laser light beam trajectory shot 4 feet across the room but in chunks, liquid belch form.  The audience is shocked and gasps in laughter.  “Gross!” I say.  And this, I begin to realize, is just the beginning of the play.  The New York Post described it as “Gleefully nasty fun.” 

The Novaks proceed to subdue the situation by cleaning up the mess.  After all, this is just a normal human reaction.  They bring lots of white towels to clean the puke off of the modern, glass and steel, white cushioned furniture.  As they proceed to clean up the mess, the Raleighs head to the second floor bathroom and disappear from the scene.  Thinking they are out of earshot, the Novaks say about the Raleighs, “They’re both dreadful!  This is disgusting!”  And in reference to Alan Raleigh they say, “What an asshole!” to which Alan himself overhears the conversation.  After realizing that Alan has heard her comment, Veronica Novak apologizes, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude.”

Michael Novak asks, "What started the fight?"  The Raleighs answer, "Henry refused to let Benjamin join his gang."  In turn the Novaks inquires incredulously, "Henry has a gang?!"  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.  GOD OF CARNAGE is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Amy Thone plays Veronica Novak, and like all the other three cast members, is making her Alley Theatre debut.  She has appeared at Seattle Repertory Theatre in God of Carnage and other plays and at Intiman and other theatre workshops.  She is a proud founding member of the New Century Theatre Company.  Ms. Thone is on the faculty of Freehold Studio Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Cornish College of the Arts, and is teaching this fall at the University of Washington.  She is the Casting Director for Seattle Shakespeare.  Amy is married to Seattle actor Hans Altwies (who plays Michael Novak, her husband in this play) and is mom to Stella and Charlotte.

Seemingly not having noticed the comment made about him Alan Raleigh says, “Oh you cleaned it all off….I’m so sorry” trying to compensate for his wife’s uncontrollable puking behavior.  The two couples continue to try to be civil in this situation that is starting to get out of control. 

"Is it normal to criticize someone for not being a fucking Neanderthal?"  Husband and wife Novak go at it in GOD OF CARNAGE, a Tony award-winning play written by Yasmina Reza.  Michael and Veronica Novak are played by real-life husband and wife Hans Altwies and Amy Thone.  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.    GOD OF CARNAGE is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

So, the banter continues….”Suppose it’s justified?” asks one of the dads.  “Stop making these insinuations!” says one of the moms.  “Let me tell you something, we tried to be nice….”  And then, Veronica Novak starts arguing with her husband Michael, “Why are you attacking me?”  Michael responds, “I’m living with someone who is totally negative.”  This seemingly typical banter between two couples over a seemingly normal everyday situation makes for very interesting drama.  Michael Novak is played by Hans Altwies who is also making his Alley Theatre debut, also from Seattle.  He has worked at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman, Seattle Shakespeare Company and is Co-Artistic Director of New Century Theatre Company.  As mentioned earlier, Hans is married to Amy Thone who plays his wife Veronica in this play and he is a proud father to Stella Blue and Charlotte. 

Veronica points to her husband and screams, "You're a liar!  You're a liar!  He is a liar!"  Alan Raleigh tries to appease the situation, "Calm down Veronica.  Calm down.  This is pointless!"  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.    GOD OF CARNAGE is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

The drama even gets more interesting as the two couples share a very special bottle of Rum.  At first, Michael Novak refuses to give his wife any alcohol, but then Veronica demands it by screaming at him.  “Is alcohol bad for you?” asks Annette Raleigh.  “It’s wonderful!” Veronica exclaims enthusiastically.  The conversation starts to get ummm…..less civilized and the arguments start to heat up.  Alan Raleigh accuses Veronica Novak, “You think too much.  Women think too much.”  Michael Novak points out, “See what I have to live with?”

Annette Raleigh complains to her husband, "That cell phone makes mince meat of our lives!  I give up!  Total Surrender!  I want to throw up again."  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.    GOD OF CARNAGE is written by French playwright Yasmina Reza and is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Eventually, the argument gets physical: husband vs. wife; female against the other female.  In the middle of this insanity, Alan Raleigh starts talking to himself, “What?!.....well, hell I don’t know.”  Through most of the 90-minute play, Alan Raleigh is conducting business on his cell phone to his wife’s dismay.  Annette Raleigh complains, “Men are so wedded to their gadgets.”  And nonchalantly drops her husband’s cell phone in the fish bowl.  Her husband starts crying while she’s laughing mischievously holding the bottle of rum and a half-consumed shot glass.

All in all, the play is entirely entertaining especially when the ladies get physical with each other.  “She’s broken my lipstick!  All my lipsticks!” screams the formerly prim and proper Annette Raleigh.  French Playwright Yasmina Reza’s Tony award-winning play GOD OF CARNAGE directed by Wilson Milam is showing at the Alley Theatre Hubbard stage through the end of January, 2011.  Don’t miss it!

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Michael Novak (played by Hans Altwies) ventures to comment, "Children consume our lives and then destroy us!"  As Annette Raleigh (played by Bhama Roget) scoffs at the idea.  God of Carnage runs on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage January 7 – January 30, 2011. For more information visit www.alleytheatre.org. Photo ©Chris Bennion.    GOD OF CARNAGE is written by French playwright Yasmina Reza and is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Alley Theatre Announces cast for Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-Winning God of Carnage. Four actor cast and director make their Alley Debut. 
- God of Carnage Runs January 7 through January 30, 2011 on the Hubbard Stage.

HOUSTON, TX - The first show of 2011 on the Hubbard Stage is Yasmina Reza's Tony Award- winning God of Carnage, directed by Wilson Milam. The four cast members include Hans Altwies as Michael Novak, Denis Arndt as Alan Raleigh, Bhama Roget as Annette Raleigh, and Amy Thone as Veronica Novak. Director Wilson Milam and all four cast members are making their Alley debuts. This production is produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre.

God of Carnage  took Broadway by storm, taking home the Tony Award for Best Play and earning rave reviews. The New York Times called the play "First class! A four-way prize fight. Catnip for audiences." And the New York Post described it as "Gleefully nasty fun."  God of Carnage is the story of two seemingly courteous and civilized couples who meet after their boys' fist-fight in a neighborhood schoolyard.  Michael and Veronica, whose son's teeth were knocked out with a stick, invite Alan and Annette, whose son did the knocking, to their home to settle stuff.  Civility crumbles. Grown-ups behave badly as these parents argue about who influenced their sons' misbehavior.  Carnage erupts with finger-pointing, name-calling, stomping and carrying on. And then they break out the liquor. Recommended for mature audiences due to profanity.

Wilson Milam (Director) is making his Alley Theatre debut. Productions in the U.S. include God of Carnage, Glengarry Glen Ross, and The Seafarer at Seattle Repertory Theatre; The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and Atlantic/Lyceum in New York (Tony Award Nomination for Best Director); Poor Beast in the Rain at Matrix Theatre, LA; Closer at Berkeley Rep Theatre; Bug at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, DC; Killer Joe at Next Theatre in Chicago and 29th Street Rep/Soho Playhouse in New York; Pot Mom at Steppenwolf Theatre; and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial at A Red Orchid Theatre, Chicago. Productions in the UK and Ireland include: .45 (Hampstead); Harvest, Flesh Wound, Fresh Kills (Royal Court); Lay Me Down Softly, Defender of the Faith, On Such As We (Abbey, Dublin); Othello (Shakespeare's Globe); The Lieutenant of Inishmore (RSC Stratford/Barbican/Garrick); Hurlyburly (The Peter Hall Company at the Old Vic/Queens); True West (Bristol Old Vic); A Lie of the Mind (Donmar Warehouse); The Wexford Trilogy (Tricycle); Chimps (Liverpool Playhouse); Bug (Gate, London); and Killer Joe (Traverse/Bush/Vaudeville - Scotsman Fringe First Award Best Play). Other: Much Ado About Nothing (RADA); A Mad World My Masters (Central School of Speech and Drama); Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka (BBCi).

Hans Altwies (Michael Novak) is making his Alley Theatre debut. At Seattle Repertory Theatre, Hans appeared in God of Carnage, An Iliad, The Three Musketeers, The Cure at Troy, The Lady From Dubuque, Misalliance, Romeo and Juliet, Light up the Sky, The O'Conner Girls, Design For Living, and Sharky in The Seafarer. Some other roles include Macbeth, Iago, Henry V, Mercutio, Richmond (in Richard III directed by Bartlett Sher), Costard, Valentine in Two Gentlemen of Verona, Tybalt, Demitrius, and Posthumous. He has worked in Seattle at New Century Theatre Company, ACT, Intiman, Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Wooden O, and Book-It. Hans is Co-Artistic Director of New Century Theatre Company. Hans is the proud father of Stella Blue and Charlotte and is married to actress Amy Thone.

Denis Arndt (Alan Raleigh) is making his Alley Theatre debut. He has appeared on many stages in Seattle since 1973 including Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT, The Empty Space, and Intiman, of which he is a founding member. Last season he was seen in ACT's production of Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll . Denis was a Company Member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for over 15 seasons and was assigned many lead roles in the canon. He also directed plays on all three of the Festival's stages. Other regional theatre appearances include New York Shakespeare Festival and The Public Theatre (New York City), The Arena Stage (Washington D.C.), Goodman Theatre and Remains Theatre (Chicago), Mark Taper Forum (Los Angeles), The Old Globe (San Diego), Studio Theatre (Washington D.C.), Missouri Rep (Kansas City, Mo.), and Artists Repertory Theatre (Portland, Ore.). Denis has spent the last 20 years working primarily in film and television. His television credits are too numerous to be listed here but include recurring appearances on "L.A. Law," "Picket Fences," "The Practice," "Ally McBeal," "Boston Legal," and "Providence." Mr. Arndt is delighted to be back on the stage and under the direction the inimitable Wilson Milam.
 
Bhama Roget (Annette Raleigh) is makingher Alley Theatre debut.Ms. Roget has been seen atSeattle Repertory Theatre inGod of Carnage, RestorationComedy (also at CaliforniaShakespeare Theatre), The Constant Wife andNoises Off. Other Seattle appearances includeWonderful Town at the 5th Avenue; Hedwig& the Angry Inch at Re-Bar; Seussical and Go, Dog. Go! at Seattle Children's Theatre;Inflagrante Gothico, Vera Wilde, Referencesto Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, and Under theGaslight at the Empty Space; and Expressionsof the Spirit: Tales of the Brothers Grimmwith UMO Ensemble. She has performed asa comedian at the Hollywood Improv, M-BarHollywood, Largo, and El Cid in Los Angeles,and has appeared on television in "TheFugitive" and "Grey's Anatomy." She is a 10-year member of the esteemed Seattle Imrovgroup 'The Edge', and can be seen on the webas Jane on the hit episodic web cooking showCookus Interruptus (cookus.tv).

Amy Thone (Veronica Novak) is making her Alley Theatre debut. She has appeared at Seattle Repertory Theatre in God of Carnage, Speech & Debate, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, House of Blue Leaves and She Stoops to Conquer. Favorite shows in Seattle include The Diary of Anne Frank at the Intiman, Leni for Strawberry Theatre Workshop, Goneril in King Lear for Seattle Shakespeare, King John for Upstart Crow, A Tale of Two Cities at Seattle Children's Theatre, and On the Nature of Dust (by Stephanie Timm) and The Adding Machine for New Century Theatre Company, with whom she is a proud founding member. Ms. Thone is on the faculty of Freehold Studio Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre and Cornish College of the Arts, and is teaching this fall at the University of Washington. She is the Casting Director for Seattle Shakespeare. She is married to Seattle actor Hans Altwies and mom to Stella and Charlotte.

Christopher Hampton's (Translator) plays, musicals and translations have garnered three Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, four Evening Standard Awards and the New York Theatre Critics Circle Award. Prizes for his film and television work include an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, a Writer's Guild of America Award, the Prix Italian and a Special Jury Award at the Cannes Film Festival. His plays for the Royal Court include Treats, Savages, The Philanthropist, Uncle Vanya, Total Eclipse, Marya and When Did You Last See My Mother? Other plays include Embers, Three Sisters, Art, Sunset Boulevard, The Talking Cure, Alice's Adventures Under Ground, White Chameleon, Tales from Hollywood, Don Juan Comes Back from the War, Tales from the Vienna Woods, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, Life X 3, Tartuffe, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Unexpected Man and Conversations After a Burial . Hampton's plays have been performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Almeida, the Royal National Theatre, and both on West End and Broadway. His television credits include "The Ginger Tree," "Hotel du Lac," "The History Man" and "Able's Will." He has written the screenplays for "Atonement," "Imagining Argentina," "The Quiet American," "The Secret Agent," "Mary Reilly," "Carrington," "Total Eclipse," "Dangerous Liaisons," "Wolf at the Door," "The Good Father," "The Honorary Consul," "Tales from the Vienna Woods" and "A Doll's House."

Eugene Lee (Scenic Designer) designed Treasure Island at the Alley. He has been the production designer at "Saturday Night Live" since 1974. He is currently represented on Broadway and internationally by the musical Wicked . He holds BFA degrees from the Art Institute of Chicago and Carnegie Mellon, a MFA from Yale and three honorary doctorates. He has received the Tony Award, American Theatre Wing's Design Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Achievement, and Pell Award. He was recently inducted into the New York Theatre Hall of Fame. He is an associate artist at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven where he is designing the new Athol Fugard play The Train Driver . He is also designing at Trinity Rep, Berkley Rep, the Public Theater, Huntington Theater, and the Arena Stage this season. Mr. Lee worked with Wilson Milam at the Seattle Repertory Theatre on The Seafarer and Glengarry Glen Ross. He lives with his wife Brooke, in Providence, where they raised their two sons.

Deb Trout (Costume Designer) has recently designed ACT Theatre's The Female of the Species, Seattle Opera's The Marriage of Figaro, The Brementown Musicians at Seattle Children's Theatre, and Picasso at the Lapin Agile with director Penny Metropulos at Syracuse Stage. She has also designed The Seafarer and Glengarry Glen Ross at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Past collaborations include shows at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Denver Center Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Manhattan School of Music, Minneapolis Children's Theatre Co., The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage, Juneau's Perseverance Theatre, and Shakespeare Santa Cruz, among others. Co-founder of the New York-based millinery company Mackey and Trout, she is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and a member of the design faculty at the University of Washington's School of Drama.

Geoff Korf (Lighting Design) has designed lighting for about 300 productions over the past 25 years. His work has been seen on Broadway, at Seattle Repertory, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Mark Taper Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, South Coast Repertory, The Old Globe, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Trinity Repertory, The Guthrie Theatre, The Goodman, Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, Seattle Children's Theatre, Long Beach Opera, and San Francisco Opera. He is a member of the Ensemble of Cornerstone Theater in Los Angeles, and serves as the Head of Design at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a graduate of California State University, Chico and the Yale School of Drama.

Matt Starritt (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer for both theatre and dance and a writer from Seattle. A founder of the Washington Ensemble Theatre, he was the resident sound designer for the company's first four seasons. He has designed the sound for Glengarry Glen Ross, Speech & Debate, Opus, Breakin' Hearts & Takin' Names, The Seafarer, boom! and The Imaginary Invalid for Seattle Repertory Theatre. Other notable designs include: The Thin Place for Intiman Theatre; Washington Ensemble Theatre's BlahBlahBlah:BANG! at On the Boards; pro re nata for LAUNCH dance theatre; Waxie Moon's Extreme Boylesque at the OTB Northwest New Works Festival 2008; The K of D for Pistol Cat Productions; Confederacy of Dunces, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Persuasion for Book-It Rep; Iphigenia in Aulis, Crumbs Are Also Bread, Museum Play, CRAVE and Finer Noble Gases at the Washington Ensemble Theatre; Henry V and Swansong for Seattle Shakespeare Company; and Ring Round the Moon for the University of Washington School of Drama.

God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Wilson Milam, produced in association with Seattle Repertory Theatre, begins previews Friday, January 7, 2011 - opens Wednesday, January 12, 2011 and runs through Sunday, January 30, 2011 on the Hubbard Stage. 

God of Carnage is generously sponsored by Lead Sponsor Cameron and Supporting Sponsor KPMG LLP.  The Alley Theatre is supported by the 2010-2011 season sponsor Continental Airlines, the official airline of the Alley Theatre.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to God of Carnage start at $21.  All tickets to God of Carnageare available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org , at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.220.5700 and asking for the group sales department. The added convenience of reservations by phone or Internet is available for a nominal fee. Tickets purchased in person at the Alley Theatre Box Office have a $1 building restoration fee.

SALVATION ARMY $10 TIX
Saturday, January 8, 2011
The Alley Theatre continues its efforts to make the theatre affordable to patrons. Partnering with other social non-profit organizations, the Alley seeks to generate in-kind donations and reward patrons with $10 Tix for select performances. The $10 Tix are available in person only on Saturday, January 8 and are limited to two tickets per person. With your donation, you can purchase two $10 tickets for either Saturday January 8 at 2:30 PM, Tuesday January 11 at 7:30  PM or Thursday January 13 at 7:30 PM. Donate and purchase in person at the box office (615 Texas Ave.) on Saturday, January 8th only. Limited availability.The $10 Tix partner for God of Carnage is The Salvation Army. The date to donate and purchase is Saturday, January 8, 2011 beginning at noon. The donated item is toiletries.

CAPTIONED AND AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sunday January 9, 2011 (7:30 PM)
The Alley Theatre is pleased to offer open captioning and audio description for many of our productions throughout the season. To ensure that your seats will accommodate your needs, please call the box office 713.220.5700 when ordering tickets to this performance.  Discounted tickets are available for groups of ten or more.

TALKBACK
Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at  7:30 PM
Members of the cast return to the stage following the performance to take questions from the audience. TalkBacks are led by a member of the Alley Artistic Staff.

ACTOUT
Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Houston's premiere theatre group for gay and lesbian theatre fans and their friends celebrates the Alley Theatre's production of God of Carnage. This pre-curtain event is complimentary with your ticket to the Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:30 PM performance of God of Carnage. To buy a ticket, required for this event, use the promo code: ACTOUT. Purchase online at www.alleytheatre.org or call the box office at 713.220.5700.

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