Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee
George,
a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned
home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general
profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor
at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap.
When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions
melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor,
and George couldn't care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is
crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair.
George and Martha's inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by
the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves:
a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship.
In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken
refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have
made of their lives.
Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play. The Broadway production of this play was a shattering and memorable experience and proclaimed the author as a major American playwright. Now considered a classic American drama.
RESCHEDULED DATE: 7:30 PM, September 1-3
and 8-10, 2011
(Holders of 2010-2011 Season Tickets admitted to this show without further
charge)
Capitol Center Theater
123 Summers St., Charleston, WV
Wine and Cheese reception following the Friday Sept. 2 performance. Come
and meet the cast!