'A Hell of a Mess' or 'Oh, What a Bloody Circus' by Eugene Ionesco April 17, 2010

April 17 - May 8, Fri/Sat 8pm; Sun April 18, 7pm

Welcome to the world of Eugene Ionesco; A place where the absurdity of the human condition stretches to an extent that shakes the foundation of the mess we call life. We find 'The Character' on his final day at the job. His recent inheritance from a relative he didn't know has given him enough capitol to retire early and break the bondage of his cubicle. With his past flames, former disgruntled colleagues, and favorite dive in the rear view, he sets out into a world that his new found wealth brings: An apartment in a high rise nestled amongst an assortment of kooky neighbors. He finds his way to a nearby bistro that he'll eventually frequent daily and en kindles romance with a waitress named Agnes. All is well for a time until revolution erupts and sends his suburban neighborhood into chaos. To find refuge from the war torn streets, he bars himself to the confines of his apartment and lives out his remaining years in solitude pondering on the loves that were lost, the beauty of complacency, and the boredom of Sundays.

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