Written by Thomas Bradshaw
Directed by Benjamin Kamine

"A fresh night of theater that takes some genuine risks"
– CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Apr 2 - May 1, 2016 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

Around 75 minutes, no intermission

Welcome to a new era in American politics.

The Republican Party is looking for a more progressive identity leading up to election season. Enter Carlyle Meyers, an ambitious African American lawyer working for the party who agrees to share why he became a member of the GOP. The result is hilarious and startling satire—an insightful and bold examination of the hot-button racial issues facing America.

 

 

Meet Carlyle Meyers

Director Benjamin Kamine

Playwright Thomas Bradshaw

Actor Tiffany Scott

Meet Carlyle Meyers

Director Benjamin Kamine

Playwright Thomas Bradshaw

Actor Tiffany Scott

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Artists

By THOMAS BRADSHAW, Directed by BENJAMIN KAMINE

Cast

JAMES EARL JONES II - Carlyle
JESS BERRY - Ensemble
PATRICK CLEAR - Ensemble
MAUREEN GALLAGHER - Ensemble
TIM EDWARD RHOZE - Carlyle's Father
LEVENIX RIDDLE - Omar
TIFFANY SCOTT - Janice
CHARLETTE SPEIGNER - Ensemble
DON TIERI - Ensemble
NATE WHELDEN - Ensemble

Creative Team and Crew

KEVIN DEPINET - Scenic Design
RACHEL ANNE HEALY - Costume Design
HEATHER GILBERT - Lighting Design
CHRISTOPHER KRIZ - Sound Design
TANYA PALMER - Dramaturg
ADAM BELCUORE - Casting
ERICA SARTINI-COMBS - Casting
DONALD E. CLAXON - Production Stage Manager
SHANNON GOLDEN - Stage Manager

Critical Praise

  • "Sends jolts of energy through the room"

    - Chicago Tribune

  • "A brash, button-pushing comedy"

    - The New York Times

  • "Keeps you engaged...with its absurdist but scabrously funny riffs on its subject"

    - The New York Times

  • "Playfully poking-and-prodding"

    - Chicago Sun-Times

  • "Far more engaging than real life politics"

    - Chicago Sun-Times

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