David Mamet's Speed the Plow August 29, 2009

Modern Muse Theatre presents

Speed the Plow
by David Mamet

Directed by Lee Massaro

Modern Muse Theatre Company presents David Mamet’s captivating play “Speed the Plow” with preview on Friday August 28 (at 8 p.m.) and opening Saturday August 29 at 8 p.m. at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street in Denver. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased by calling 303-780-7836 or online at www.modernmusetheatre.org.

“Speed the Plow” is David Mamet’s dissection of the American movie business.

Charlie Fox has a terrific vehicle for a currently hot client. Bringing the script to his friend Bobby Gould, the newly appointed Head of Production at a major studio, both see the work as their ticket to the Big Time. The star wants to do it; as they prepare their pitch to the studio boss, Bobby wagers Charlie that he can seduce the temp/secretary, Karen. As a ruse, he gives her a novel by "some Eastern sissy" writer that needs a courtesy read before being dismissed out of hand. Karen slyly determines the novel, not the movie-star script, should be the company's next film. She sleeps with Bobby who is so smitten with Karen and her ideals that he pleads with Charlie to drop the star project and pitch the "Eastern sissy" writer's book.

Couples abound!

The cast includes Erik Tieze (husband of director Lee Massaro) and husband/wife team Lisa DeCaro and Len Matheo. Two additional married pairs are producers Steve Lavezza/Gabriella Cavallero and Bug Theatre operators Alex Weimer and Donna Morrison.

Modern Muse Theatre Company presents “Speed the Plow”
Mamet’s satirical dissection of the American movie business.
August 28 (preview) 8 p.m. August 29 - September 20
Fri - Sat 8 p.m. Matinees on Saturday, September 12 and 19 at 2:00 PM. Labor Day Special/Industry Night – two-for-one General Admission Tickets – Monday, September 7 at *7:00 p.m. Closing Sunday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m.*

The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211 - Advance Tickets: $20 Adult\$18 seniors 60+\$15 students. At the door: $25 Adult\$20 seniors (60+) and students. For tickets call 303-780-7836 or online at modernmusetheatre.org