Aging history professor George, and his razor-tongued wife Martha, have returned home from yet another tedious faculty event at a small New England college. But the night is far from over.
Martha has invited a young new professor and his mousey wife for late-night cocktails and parlor conversation. Pleasantries dissolve as the liquor flows, and the party devolves into an escalating war of words between George and Martha. The young couple is soon drawn into the volcanic battle, exposing secrets within their own marriage. By dawn, no one remains unscathed.
Edward Albee’s penetrating and harrowing exploration of marital strife and truth versus illusion features Tina Packer and Nigel Gore as George and Martha.
Approximate Running Time: 3 hours, including one intermission.
Recommended for adult audiences due to mature themes, language, and content.
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