God Of Carnage

meeting in Veronica and Ben's home

Walnut Street Theatre, located at 825 Walnut Street, is producing God of Carnage through April 29^th on its main stage. Billed as a “comedy of manners without the manners,” it could just as accurately be described as a side-splitting hilarity that almost makes you miss the next line because you are laughing so hard.  A meeting that begins as a civil exchange between two sets of parents whose children have had a playground altercation, slowly but assuredly evolves into mayhem.  The script is funny to be sure, but part of what makes this comedy work so well is the way in which the four characters play one against the other. As the play begins, all four parents are cordial and then both husband and wife pairs are pitted against each other.  If this had continued it could have been funny, but the humor might not have been sustained.  What adds to the richness of this production is that the “sides” are constantly changing.  There are usually three characters who argue with one, but it is never the same three and it is never against the same one. Alliances change in a split second and then revert back again. It is a multi-sensory production. Be prepared for instances of physical comedy as well as verbal wit. God of Carnage was nominated for seven Tony Awards when the play opened on Broadway in March of 2009, including nominations for all four actors. All four actors in this play, including the real life and on-stage husband and wife team of Susan Riley Stevens and Greg Wood who play Annette and Alan and Julie Czarnecki and Ben Lipitz who play Veronica and Michael deserve to receive Barrymore nominations for their performances. Their timing is impeccable; their delivery flawless. A battlefield in miniature… No one is left unscathed! Don't miss an opportunity to get your ringside seat. For tickets or further information, call 215-574-3550 or 800 982-2787 or visit online at www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org