The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz

“Even if your only exposure to pro wrestling is limited to quickly channel surfing past it, you’ll be caught up by this solid production which is less about gaudy masks, mayhem, and money than it is about heart and integrity and finding one’s way in the world. . . . Director Sharon Graci and her cast have a field day with Chad Deity, delivering solid performances and unexpectedly heart-tugging moments.” —Charleston City Paper

Photographs by David Mandel

A hilarious and intense play about professional wrestling, geopolitics, and raisin bread

Directed by Sharon Graci

Featuring Eric Doucette, Christian Duboise, Michael Smallwood*, Charlie Thiel, and Josh Wilhoit

Regional Premiere

Mace is a professional wrestler. He’s a really good professional wrestler. He’s not the champion, though—that’s the impossibly charismatic Chad Deity. When Mace discovers a young Indian American Brooklyn kid whose charisma rivals that of the champ, Mace decides to get him a job in the company. Only problem is, the boss has a very specific plan for the duo: put them onscreen as terrorists. Kristoffer Diaz’s The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity is a serious-minded comedy about wrestling, geopolitics, and raisin bread.
September 14–October 6

AND RETURNING FOR PICCOLO SPOLETO
May 31–June 7!

2011 Finalist: Pulitzer Prize in Drama | 2011 Lucille Lortel Award: Best Play
2011 Obie Award: Best New American Play | 2011 New York Times: Best Play

* PURE Core Ensemble Member

Piccolo Spoleto Performance Dates

5/31 at 7:30 pm
6/1 at 7:30 pm
6/2 at 3:00 pm
6/4 at 5:00 pm
6/5 at 5:00 pm
6/7 at 7:30 pm