belvoir st theatre

SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO, by David Mamet

“A gorgeously written, wonderfully observant piece whose timing and atmosphere are close to flawless.” – Alan Rich, New York Magazine

THE GIFT THEATRE COMPANY presents a WORKING CHICAGO production
SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO by David Mamet
BELVOIR ST THEATRE, BSHARP SEASON, December 2001

PRODUCER: SALLY BLACKWOOD
Director: MICHAEL  BOOTH
Art Director: DAVID WOODS
Production Designer: ANGUS MERRELL
Lighting Designer: SARAH RODIGARI

CAST: Emma Cordero, Mary Docker, Amos Szeps, Todd Worden

To escape the humdrum of their office lives, best friends Danny and Bernie spend their nights prowling the singles bar scene of 1970s Chicago. But when Danny meets Deb, an ambitious young artist, he dives headfirst into a “serious” relationship. Left on the sidelines, Bernie and Deb’s flatmate Joan battle their own insecurities as they spout their jaded wisdom upon the young couple. What ensues is a dynamic rift between four friends in a story that’s tainted with sex, jealousy, revenge and even a little love.