David Mamet's
AMERICAN BUFFALO
Directed by Patrick Brien
Photo by Bryan Richardson
The Gestalt Theatre Project is back with a classic of contemporary theatre. Following up on a string of productions
such as the West Coast Premieres of "The Library" and "When We Were Young and Unafraid," Gestalt was last seen
in January 2016 with its acclaimed production of "True West." This production reunites Frank Mihelich and Aaron Pyle, two of the actors seen together in that show.
"American Buffalo" takes place over the course of one long day in a rundown Chicago junk shop.
Donny, the shop's owner. Bobby, a recovering heroin addict Donny is helping. Teach, a man on the edge.
A petty act of criminal vengeance might just prove to be the financial opportunity they need.
Or it could redefine and destroy them.
Typical of the playwright, David Mamet, words are weapons. They are wielded beautifully and hilariously, but also violently. This is not a play for those easily offended by language. It also contains violence that may prove shocking. Discretion is advised.
such as the West Coast Premieres of "The Library" and "When We Were Young and Unafraid," Gestalt was last seen
in January 2016 with its acclaimed production of "True West." This production reunites Frank Mihelich and Aaron Pyle, two of the actors seen together in that show.
"American Buffalo" takes place over the course of one long day in a rundown Chicago junk shop.
Donny, the shop's owner. Bobby, a recovering heroin addict Donny is helping. Teach, a man on the edge.
A petty act of criminal vengeance might just prove to be the financial opportunity they need.
Or it could redefine and destroy them.
Typical of the playwright, David Mamet, words are weapons. They are wielded beautifully and hilariously, but also violently. This is not a play for those easily offended by language. It also contains violence that may prove shocking. Discretion is advised.
Starring
Frank Mihelich as Don
Aaron Pyle as Teach
Bryan Richardson as Bobby
Frank Mihelich as Don
Aaron Pyle as Teach
Bryan Richardson as Bobby
