Sexual Perversity in Chicago

Stage Two Productions & Theatre of Love present
Sexual Perversity in Chicago By David Mamet

Performed originally in 1974, this Obie award winning work introduced the theatre world to David Mamet, setting the tone for the starkly written, profane and fiercely honest work to come.

Bernie and Danny spend their every evening cruising the bars and clubs of Chicago's singles scene for sordid stories and a quick lay. Bernie, brash and cynical is disgusted when his innocent friend Danny meets artist, Deborah and the two decide to settle down. Bernie, with help from Deborah's equally skeptical roommate Joan, help turn this loving relationship into the epitome of a modern, urban romance.

As compelling and true today as it was in the mid seventies, Sexual Perversity in Chicago paints a wildly funny, briskly paced portrait of the sticky details of trying to make Romance work in the big bad city.

This Director Oliver Page, fresh from the success of Stage Two's "The Libertine",, finds a poignant relevance for contemporary society. "Sexual Perversity in Chicago is now as relevant and topical to twenty year olds as it was to its more mature audience when it was originally produced." Says Oliver. The urban landscape breeds a specific kind of neuroses, we find ourselves falling in and out of relationships often simply in an effort to distract ourselves from the larger, more frightening questions we all have to face eventually, where do I fit in the world? What should I do with my life?" Says Oliver.

This seasons' production features a cast of established actors: Tasha Wilcox, Catherine McHattie, Dan Rivers.

Stage 2 Presents: Sexual Perversity in Chicago from 18th of August - 22nd August. Performances begin at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Maidment Theatre Box Office (8 Alfred St) or by phoning (09) 308 2383 or by booking online at: www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz Tickets are $15 (adults);$20 (students). Group discounts available. Running time: one hour, no interval

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