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The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

JANUARY 25 - FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Written by Kristoffer Diaz. In Co-production with Asolo Repertory Theatre (Sarasota).

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

A body-slamming satire about race, stereotypes, and the battle for the American soul, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity turns the fight for success in the world of pro-wrestling into a rollicking parable of political manipulation. Kristoffer Diaz’s Obie Award winning 2009 drama, a Pulitzer Prize finalist that has played major stages across the country, is tailor-made for the era of politics-as-reality-show.

Critical Acclaim

“Brilliant... hilarious, immersive and fun!”

Chris Joseph, Miami New Times

“A rollicking, hilarious, kinetic farce.”

Chris Joseph, Miami New Times

“Genius...it resonates so deafeningly with the current zeitgeist… Hilariously funny and hugely entertaining.”

Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater on Stage

“You can't resist. You have to love this show.”

Roger Martin, Miamiartzine

“Searing, hilarious and all-too-resonant… powerful satirical bite… The cast is sublime.”

Christine Dolen, Miami Herald/Artburst Miami
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

By Kristoffer Diaz
SCENIC DESIGN / Tim Mackabee
COSTUME DESIGN / Eduardo Sicango
LIGHTING DESIGN / Alan C. Edwards
SOUND DESIGN / Luqman Brown
PROJECTION DESIGN / Alex Basco Koch
FIGHT DIRECTOR / Michael Rossmy
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER / Katelynn Cooper
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER / Stephanie Debrecht
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS / Gabriel Bonilla and Daniella Seidl
Direction / Jen Wineman

CAST

Garrett Turner* / Chad Deity
Jamin Olivencia / Bad Guy / Billy Heartland / Old Glory
Pierre Jean Gonzalez* / Macedonio “Mace” Guerra
Raji Ahsan* / Vigneshwar Paduar
Todd Allen Durkin* / Everett K. Olson
Gabriel Bonilla / Cameraman
Monica Lynne / Ensemble
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association