God of Carnage** is a 90-minute play with a simple set and no costume changes but you quickly realize that the only thing you want to focus on are the two uptight married couples—Michael and Veronica and Alan and Annette—whose sanity slowly unravels before your very eyes over coffee, uncontrollable cell phones, and a bottle of rum.
God of Carnage is like watching human evolution in reverse and it is laugh-out-loud hilarious. Wow. So many great lines!
You quickly learn that the couples get together at Michael and Veronica’s home after their young tween sons behave like well, boys, and get into a little recess scuffle.
One kid threw a punch; the other lost a tooth. Their parents want to discuss the situation like the civilized people they believe themselves to be but civility doesn’t prevail in Michael and Veronica’s living room. Soon the couples are throwing word punches (and coffee cake) about everything from child-rearing to the futility of marriage.
All four actors are high-energy and absolutely superb in this play. My favorite line came from Arizona Theatre Company veteran Bob Sorenson (Michael) who tells Joey Parsons (Annette), “Rum makes you crazy,” shortly before she destroys two bouquets of tulips, petal by petal, and puts the kibosh on any further good behavior. Seriously, you have to see it. Epically funny!
God of Carnage was written by Yasmina Reza and received a Tony Award in 2009 for Best Play. It runs Nov. 19 – Dec. 4 at Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Arizona Theatre Company Box Office.
Strap in and prepare to laugh till you hurt.
**God of Carnage contains mature language.
* Gourmet 3-course doggy meal ($10)
Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. One day to educate and motivate. One day to get our neighbors, friends and community leaders excited about what can be accomplished when we all work together. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year.
PHX Urban Expo presented by the Greater Phoenix Urban League will bring an exciting end to 2011 on Dec. 2 and 3 at Downtown Phoenix Convention Center.
The strength of the mixed-use development’s pull has never been more evident than with the imminent openings of three more eateries.
Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts
Last Thursday, the owners of the Arizona Cardinals ownership group
The Fifth Annual 
This FREE, family friendly event is a celebration of the Downtown experience and everyone is invited to attend.
NRG Ice Rink Returns To CityScape
Monday, November 21st, 2011Why should outdoor holiday ice skating be reserved for Rockefeller Center and backwoods ponds in the Midwest?
This Saturday, the holiday season gets a fantastic kickstart with the opening of the NRG Ice Rink at Patriot’s Square, along with the ceremonial lighting of CityScape’s holiday tree.
The fun begins at 4 p.m., with the tree lighting commencing at 6:30. There will be a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, and other treats.
Double the size of last year’s inaugural rink, the NRG Ice Rink will be open throughout the holiday season. Admission is $10 per person, which includes skate rental. Dates and hours of operation are as follows:
Nov. 25 through Dec. 18
Monday-Friday 5-11 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday 3-11 p.m.
Dec. 19 through Jan. 1
3-11 p.m. daily
Jan. 2 through Jan. 11
Monday-Friday 5-11 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday 3-11 p.m.
For more great holiday events in Downtown Phoenix visit the Holidays Happen Here home page.
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