Smackdown in Boca! Caldwell Theatre Company Takes It To The Mat With The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
In what will surely be thought of as one of the most unique theatrical experiences in recent South Florida history, Caldwell Theatre Company presents Kristoffer Diaz’s Pulitzer Prize finalist play, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Diving headfirst into the world of professional wrestling, but diving even deeper into the larger world of geopolitics, …Chad Deity is that rare piece of theater that overwhelmingly entertains while intellectually stimulates.
“Without question this was the one show I simply had to have in my season this year,” stated Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company and director of…Chad Deity. “In the same way that we embraced groundbreaking material with Vices: A Love Story and Clybourne Park, …Chad Deity proclaims its originality from the outset. ”
Casting for the production is a combination of returning Caldwell Theatre Company alumni along with extraordinarily talented newcomers. Brandon Morris, most recently seen with Caldwell Theatre Company in The Whipping Man, is cast as Macedonio Guerra (Mace) the story’s narrator. Donte Bonner, makes his Caldwell Theatre Company debut as the titular character Chad Deity, after having played the character in the Philadelphia production. This will mark Gregg Weiner’s third production with Caldwell (Clybourne Park, Six Years) as he will be inhabiting the role of Everett K Olson (EKO), wrestling promoter extraordinaire. Finally, Adam Bashian will make his initial leap onto the Caldwell Theatre Company stage as Vigneshwar Paduar (VP), the Indian-American entrepreneur turned wrestler.
Known for versatility and attention to detail, the Caldwell Theatre Company design team will certainly be put to the test bringing the wrestling world to the stage. Tim Bennett will handle the scenic design, Thomas M. Shorrock will create the lighting and sound extravaganza, Alberto Arroyo will provide costume design, and Sean Lawson will project the video design.
Read what the critics have said about The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity:
“…tailor-made for people who find contemporary drama dull, staid and more or less irrelevant.” -LA Times
“…has the delicious crackle and pop of a galloping, honest-to-God, all-American satire.” –NY Times
“…I was hooked from the word go… big, brash, outrageous, brilliantly written, astonishingly realized, altogether electric.” –Chicago Sun Times
Awards:
2008 Latino Playwriting Award
Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Media Contact:
Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company
561-995-2326 or clive@caldwelltheatre.com
Cast List: (in alphabetical order)
ADAM BASHIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vigneshwar Paduar (VP)
DONTE BONNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad Deity
BRANDON MORRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macedonio Guerra (MACE)
GREGG WEINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Everett K. Olson (EKO)
Director: CLIVE CHOLERTON
Stage Manager: ROBERT HERRLE
Scenic Designer: TIM BENNETT
Lighting/Sound Designer: THOMAS M. SHORROCK
Costume Designer: ALBERTO ARROYO
Video Designer: SEAN LAWSON
Performances:
January 8 – February 12, 2012
Wednesday – Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Select Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets:
$27 to $50 depending on performance and seat location. $10 Students with ID.
3 Play Subscriptions are available for as low as $57.50
Box Office:
Box Office 561-241-7432
Group Sales:
Group pricing of $25 for all performances are available. Groups must consist of at least 15. Groups receive one comp for every 20 tickets purchased. Contact Group Sales at (561) 995-2333 or groupsales@caldwelltheatre.com.
About Caldwell Theatre Company:
Caldwell Theatre Company is the longest running regional theater in South Florida. The 2011-2012 Mainstage Season celebrates our 37th Season. The theater has 333 seats with no obstructions and no seat is over 60 feet from the stage. You’ll feel as if you’re watching a performance from your living room. Accessible seating is available upon request. All donations are 100% tax deductable. Caldwell Theatre Company is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizatio