Hurlyburly

By David Rabe

Directed by Jason Vaughan Evans

Aug. 9 – 16, 2007

Thu. – Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm

Tickets: $19.50 – $24.50

Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Eddie’s world exists at the very juncture where Hollywood meets the mountains, where the almost-rich and not-yet-famous live on cheap thrills and heady ambition while searching for true love and redemption. Here, Eddie and his three best friends engage in a wild life of witty repartee and snappy come-backs, of ex-wives and future lovers, of hard partying and late nights, of sex, lies and self-obsession.

Hurlyburly is a scathingly funny and touchingly human story about the quest for meaning in our modern times. Eddie and his friends continue their entertaining and manic pursuit of sensation – until a series of encounters with destiny, decadence and even death convinces Eddie to plunge beneath the surface and discover his soul.

Hurlyburly is a perfect example of the type of work Jobsite has dedicated itself to. A script that’s been seriously considered for many years by the company, the production will showcase some of the brightest talents in their impressive ensemble.

Jobsite follows in a long line of talented ensembles who have tackled this powerful, difficult script. In 1984, the original Tony Award-winning production directed by Mike Nichols features William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Jerry Stiller and a very young Cynthia Nixon in. Flash forward to 1998: Hurlyburly hits the silver screen with Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Meg Ryan, Anna Paquin, Garry Shandling and Chazz Palminteri. In 2005, New York was again lit up by a cast featuring Ethan Hawke, Parker Posey, Josh Hamilton and Wallace Shawn.

Hurlyburly contains adult language, situations, drug use and violence and is recommended for mature audiences only.

Hurlyburly will begin promptly at the specified curtain time. Please plan on arriving early in the event of traffic or parking delays. This performance is three hours in length, including a 15 minute intermission.

The Ensemble of Jobsite's Hurlyburly. (Photo: Brian Smallheer.)

Media

CreLo Hurlyburly review

“… this production is one of the most satisfying plays I’ve seen all year. It’s tough and uncompromising and surprisingly philosophical. It’s everything serious theater

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Previews

Hurlyburly brings Hollywood to Jobsite stage – St. Petersburg Times

The Go-to Woman – Creative Loafing

Cast & Crew

  • Jason Evans – Director
  • Shawn Paonessa – Associate Director
  • Amanda Schreiber – Stage Manager

Cast

  • Steve Garland – Mickey
  • Meg Heimstead – Darlene
  • David M. Jenkins – Phil
  • Dan Khoury – Artie
  • Ryan McCarthy – Eddie
  • Sarah McKenna – Donna
  • Katrina Stevenson – Bonnie

Crew

  • Christen Hailey – Assistant Director
  • Brian M. Smallheer – Scene/Light Design
  • Katrina Stevenson – Costume Design

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