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The Best Man
By Gore VidalDirected by Gary Payne
October 5-21, 2012
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm - Sundays at 3 pm
HOWSON HALL THEATER
Map to First UU Church
TICKETS
$20 Opening Night Gala, Friday, October 5th
(includes special reception with refreshments)
Thursdays - pay what you can
$15 for all other performances
$10 for seniors (65+), students (with ID) and groups of 10 or more
RESERVATIONS
By phone (512) 744-1495
Online , or Purchase via Paypal
FREE CHILDCARE
on Sun Oct 7th Matinee if reserved by Sept 30th.
Email childcare@austinuu.org or call (512) 452-6168, ext. 313
Gore Vidal's The Best Man is about the race to the presidency, as two front-runners vie for their party's nomination in the midst of back stabbing, double-crossing, dirty-dealing and all the games politicians play. The political intrigues rampant in this mid 20th century setting may seem strangely similar to the political intrigues of the present day. Vidal's insights still resonate, whether in Tea Party true-believer pressure or birth control controversies. It's a vivid snapshot of American political life a half-century ago that shows both how much and how little has changed. A roller coaster ride of twists and turns which make for a most entertaining and fun night of theater.
"Timeless, exciting and archly delicious." - Associated Press
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