God of Carnage

A simple setup in God of Carnage leads to a complicated evening for both the characters and audience in Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning play. Two sets of parents meet up to discuss a playground confrontation between their respective children, hoping to come to some “civilized” resolution. Instead, each of the parents’ own childish tendencies come to the fore as the quartet sharply — and often hilariously — verbally spars over topics ranging from race to class to homophobia. It’s a blend of drama and comedy that can be tough to navigate, but will leave audiences thinking long after the curtain falls.

March 27-April 11; Thur-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm • $13-$21 • The Modern Theater Coeur d’Alene • 1320 E. Garden Ave. • themoderntheater.org • 208-676-7529