NVA’s Smokin’ Southern Summer Sex Play

Carlsbadistan’s New Village Arts Theatre drops into a steamy Tennessee Williams classic this Saturday May 29, 2010 with Summer And Smoke.

[The play]. . . tells the story of Alma (Jo Anne Glover), a minister’s daughter, and John (John DeCarlo), the hedonistic doctor next door. In her search for spirituality and lasting love, Alma is confronted with John’s need for sensual fulfillment. Their turbulent relationship becomes an emotional battle of wills that alters each of them irrevocably. Riveting and intense, this masterpiece takes the audience through the heart of a Mississippi summer.

Wonder if anyone gets kissed on the veranda? We’re guessing, yes. Opening night is May 29, 2010 at 8 PM and the ticket price includes a reception with the cast and crew following the show. Or, check it out tonight and tomorrow during “pay-what-you-can-previews” starting at 8 PM.

Follow the jump for more info or click here to purchase tickets.
The cast, featuring some of the best actors in San Diego, includes NVA Ensemble Members Dana Case, John DeCarlo and Jack Missett with Brian Abraham, Aimee Burdette, Lisa Dempsey, Sam Floto, Jonah Gercke, Jo Anne Glover, Nadia Guevara, David Macy-Beckwith, Li-Anne Rowswell, Jared Spears and Roma Watkins. SUMMER AND SMOKE is directed by NVA Executive Artistic Director; Kristianne Kurner.

“a gently torrid parable of body and soul” – The New York Times

“highly charged and yet unexpectedly entertaining, warm and funny” – The Stage Newspaper, London

Opening Night is May 29th 8:00pm
*tickets to opening night include a reception with the cast and crew following the show Performances Run May 30th – June 20th

Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm
(please note there is no 3 PM show on May 29).

Two pay-what-you-can-previews Thursday May 27th and Friday May 28th at 8 PM. Doors open at 7 PM.