Theatre Arts department performs ‘God of Carnage’

Flagler students Kelsee Russler, Terrence Christopher Scott and Mykala Bazzell in ‘God of Carnage’. Photo courtesy of Flagler College’s Department of Theatre Arts.

By Julie Householder |gargoyle@flagler.edu

Moving past interruptions from Hurricane Matthew,  “God of Carnage” hits Flagler College’s stage this week.

The Tony award-winning comedy, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, focuses on two parents who meet after a confrontation between their sons.Their cordial discussion spirals into irrational arguments, sparking chaos.

Despite the loss of over a week of rehearsal time due to Hurricane Matthew, the cast “got right right back into the swing of things,” said Department Chair Andrea McCook.

The cast consists of four actors: Junior Kelsee Russler as Veronica, senior Colin Wood as Michael, sophomore Mykala Bazzelle and freshman Terence Christopher Scott as Alan.

“It has been such a delight to work with these four actors,” said McCook. “They are a great ensemble, with varying levels of experience.”

Flagler students Kelsee Russler and Terrence Christopher Scott. Photo courtesy of Flagler College’s Department of Theatre Arts.

Flagler College’s Department of Theatre Arts discusses potential plays a year or two in advance, changing the genre of plays every year.

“Usually I do something that is more text based with a large cast,” said McCook. 

“God of Carnage” will be performed in Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., Oct. 26, 27, 28  and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

General admission tickets are $15, available online at flagler.universitytickets.com. Tickets may also be purchased directly at the box office beginning Monday Oct. 24, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to curtain. Non-Flagler students with a student ID may receive a discounted $5 ticket. Flagler faculty, staff and students may obtain one free ticket directly at the box office. The box office phone number is 904-826-8600.

For more information on this performance or the Flagler College Department of Theatre Arts, please contact McCook at (904) 819-6401 or mccooka@flagler.edu.