November
Playwright:David Mamet
Directed by:Bobby Miller
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David Mamet's new Oval Office satire depicts one day in the life of a beleaguered American commander-in-chief.
It's November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith's chances for reelection are looking grim. Approval ratings are down, his money's running out, and nuclear war might be imminent. Though his staff has thrown in the towel and his wife has begun to prepare for her post-White House life, Chuck isn't ready to give up just yet. Amidst the biggest fight of his political career, the President has to find time to pardon a couple of turkeys - saving them from the slaughter before Thanksgiving - and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in attempt to win back public support. With Mamet's characteristic no-holds-barred style, November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win.
Cast
Charles Smith - Alan Knoll*
Turkey Guy - Chopper Leifheit*
Archer Brown - John Krewson
Clarice Bernstein - Michelle Hand
Chief Dwight Grackle - Alan McClintock
* Member Actors's Equity Association
Reviews
Mamet's work is given a terrific production by the St. Louis Actors' Studio, which features top notch comic performances and tight, fast-paced direction.
Chris Gibson, Broadway World
Knoll's brilliant and hilarious performance
Bob Wilcox, KDHX Radio
The St. Louis Actors' Studio production is a winner by a landslide. From the moment the lights rise on scenic designer Patrick Huber's fragment of the Oval Office and President Smith rises from his desk through the strength of his kinetic fingers, Alan Knoll's Chief Executive is a bravura portrayal.
Dennis Brown, Riverfront Times
"November," a raucous comedy, opened last night at the Gaslight Theater in a sparkling production by the St. Louis Actors' Studio
