Sexual Perversity in Chicago

ABOUT THE PLAY

“Always want only one thing. But always a different one.”

Four young people search for their place in a tangled web of overcomplicated relationships and in life itself. Danny, Bernie, Joan and Deborah meet in a world where the desire for intimacy collides with fear of it. They all long for happiness and joy, yet they are unable to communicate their needs and desires to those around them. In his play, acclaimed American author David Mamet portrays human relationships with biting humour that does not shy away from subjects that remain highly relevant. Directed by Ivan Krejčí, Sexual Perversity in Chicago tells with sharp wit of people longing for happiness and intimately captures the ways we talk to one another even when we cannot say what we truly want.

“It’s a cruel joke, this whole big enterprise of God’s.”

The production is part of the Young Audience Club Ostrava programme.

Warning: The production is not suitable for audiences under 15. It contains strong language, sex, alcohol and elements of sexual and psychological violence.

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Bernie – Maximilián Dolanský
Dan – Valentýn Pokorný
Deborah – Viktorie Vítová, guest
Joan – Zuzana Truplová, guest

Author: David Mamet
Director: Ivan Krejčí
Translation: Ondřej Sokol
Dramaturgy: Lukáš Cenker
Text adaptation: Ivan Krejčí and Lukáš Cenker
Music selection: Ivan Krejčí
Set design: Ivan Krejčí
Costume design: Jitka Puma Stauder