New Theatre Newtown – Take Me Out
In association with 2009 New Mardi Gras Festival, the Sydney Premiere of the
2003 Tony Award winner for ‘Best Play’
Take Me Out
by Richard Greenberg
Darren Lemming is a sporting god – and he’s just told the world he’s gay.
When the New York Empires’ star centre fielder comes out at a press conference, the tightknit
macho world of professional baseball is thrown into chaos. His business manager is
horrified; the fans are staggered; the team bosses go into damage control; and his teammates
are confused, angry and hostile.
Set entirely in a locker-room over the course of one season, this funny, sexy, touching and
ultimately tragic play examines themes of masculinity and identity and throws a spotlight on
the homophobia, racism and class warfare that lurks under the shiny veneer of America’s
most popular sport.
Directed by Barry French
Set Design: Tom Bannerman
Performance Times: Thursday – Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 5pm
Sat 7 March @ 1pm (no 8pm show)
Tickets: $28 full / $22 NMG and concession / $22 (groups 10+)
Sunday 8 Feb @ 5pm “Pay What You Can” (minimum $10)
Bookings: 1300 306 776 / www.mca-tix.com.au
Media Source : http://www.newtheatre.org.au
5 February – 7 March 2009
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