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September 29- November 6, 2015
at The Duke on 42nd Street
Perfect Arrangement
a New York premiere by Topher Payne
directed by Michael Barakiva
presented by Primary Stages in association with Amy Danis, Mark Johannes, and Dan Shaheen
In Topher Payne’s biting comedy, Perfect Arrangement, it's 1950 and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. The twist: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap “I Love Lucy” sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door, confronting the very struggles facing society today.
Featuring: Julia Coffey (London Wall - Drama Desk Nominee), Robert Eli (Saturn Returns, Tartuffe on Broadway), Mikaela Feely-Lehmann (Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway), Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed..., Buyer & Cellar), Kelly McAndrew (Abundance, Almost, Maine), Kevin O'Rourke (The City of Conversation, "Boardwalk Empire"), Jennifer Van Dyck (The Divine Sister, Hedda Gabler).
Scenic Design by Neil Patel, Costume Design by Jennifer Caprio, Lighting Design by Traci Klainer Polimeni, Sound Design by Ryan Rumery, Hair and Wig Design by J. Jared Janas, Casting by Stephanie Klapper Casting.
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Post-performance talkbacks led by a member of the artistic staff will follow performances on October 20, October 30, and November 3.
On Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm, Healing Arts Initiative will provide free audio description for blind and visually impaired audience members. Through a small earpiece, trained describers will provide necessary detail through descriptions of the live action between the actors' dialogue. For more information or to purchase tickets for this performance, please contact Healing Arts Initiative at 212-284-4100.
Perfect Arrangement
by Topher Payne
directed by Michael Barakiva
DATES
Limited engagement
September 29- November 6, 2015
SCHEDULE
Tue-Thu 7; Fri 8; Sat 2&8; Sun 3
Added 2pm matinee Wed October 28
No performances: October 21 & 31
RUN TIME
2 hours
SHOW LOCATION
The Duke on 42nd Street
a NEW 42ND STREET® project
229 West 42nd Street
(between 7th and 8th Avenues)