Is there such a thing as the art of coexistence? God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza deals with two sets of parents who meet to have a civilized discussion about a schoolyard scuttle between their sons. What begins as a cordial evening ends with the adults themselves acting like children.
Directed by Robert Coppel, God of Carnage will run from April 24 to May 17 at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes.
God of Carnage is a tight, taut, tense and funny play that deals with a host of subjects including parenting, misogyny, racial prejudice, homophobia, and even the death of a pet hamster. The play’s catharsis occurs as the characters gradually become more honest with one another.
Described as a dark comedy of manners, without the manners, God of Carnage poses the question “Are individuals born with civilized traits, or do they learn them?”
The play stars Robert Anderson, Rachel Stone, Manny Catalino, and Christina LaRochelle. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students with valid ID. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.