God of Carnage: A Darkly Funny Tony Award-Winning Play

High Tide Theatrical presents God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Clayton Avery.
Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play, God of Carnage is a razor-sharp comedy that begins with civility and quickly unravels into chaos.
When two sets of parents meet to discuss a playground altercation between their children, the conversation starts politely — measured, rational, and well-intentioned. But as the evening progresses, social niceties fall away, revealing deep-seated resentments, fragile egos, and the absurdity of adult behavior.
With biting wit and relentless momentum, God of Carnage exposes the thin veneer of politeness that separates “civilized” society from total disorder. What unfolds is a brutally funny and uncomfortably honest look at marriage, parenting, and the human instinct for self-preservation.
In High Tide’s intimate Lightroom Lounge, this Tony Award-winning comedy feels dangerously close. Fast, fierce, and unapologetically adult, God of Carnage is a prestige play with bite.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 24 at 7:30 PM — College Night
Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 PM — Relaxed Performance
Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 PM
VENUE
The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard
215 W. Olive St.
Springfield, MO 65806
TICKETS
VIP Table for Two — $80
Adult — $25
Student / Senior / Military — $20
Student Rush / College Night Student Rate — $15
Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes, performed without intermission
Recommended Rating: PG-13 for mature themes and language
Content Note: This play contains strong language, adult themes, and depictions of interpersonal conflict.
Tickets: hightidesgf.org/
Only four public performances. Limited seating. VIP Tables available.