Defiance

September 28 - November 4, 2007

In our Black Box Theater

Written by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Jane Page

Defining Our Destiny

The Arvada Center is excited to host the regional premiere of Defiance. According to playwright John Patrick Shanley, “it explores specifics of my life story as it overlaps with major changes in the social fabric of this country." The play takes place on a North Carolina Marine base in 1971… racial tensions are high as are antiwar sentiments. Lt. Colonel Littlefield, white, middle aged, wants to clean up racism on the base while Captain King, a young African American, doesn’t want to be made the example of an accomplished black man. Within the strict confines of the military mindset, Littlefield and King face off. This provocative new work is about power, duty and responsibility– and what happens when defiance trumps all.

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Single Tickets
Previews, Fri, Sat & Sun, September 28 - 30, 7:30 p.m., $23
Fri & Sat, 7:30 p.m. and Sat & Sun, 2:00 p.m.; prime $46, value $40
Tues, Wed, Thurs, 7:30 p.m. and Wed, 1:00 p.m.; prime $42, value $36

Group Prices
Great prices for groups of 10 or more guests. Call the Box Office for group rates and reservations 720-898-7200.

Off Stage Events

FIRST FRIDAY
Fri, Oct 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Lower Gallery
$10 for pre-show reception
$50 for pre-show reception
and show
First drink is on us!
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while you stroll through the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies’ 32nd Annual Watercolor Exhibition.
Call 720-898-7200 by Oct 2 to make reservations.

TALK BACK
A moderated conversation after the show
Fri, Oct 12, 7:30 p.m. and
Wed, Oct 17, 1:00 p.m.