Calendar of Events

by Edward Albee
Directed by Candace Moore

George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.

This production is rated R for language and content

Fri. Jan 6th 2023, 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan 7th 2023, 8:00 pm
Sun. Jan 8th 2023, 3:00 pm
Thu. Jan 12th 2023, 8:00 pm
Fri. Jan 13th 2023, 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan 14th 2023, 8:00 pm
Sun. Jan 15th 2023, 3:00 pm
Thu. Jan 19th 2023, 8:00 pm
Fri. Jan 20th 2023, 8:00 pm
Sat. Jan 21st 2023, 8:00 pm
Sun. Jan 22nd 2023, 3:00 pm

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com