a Manbites Dog Theater production

Marcia Edmundson in 'The Receptionist'; Photo: Alan Dehmer

The Receptionist
by Adam Bock
Directed by Jeff Storer
February 12-28, 2009

Ringing phones, office politics, and dark mysteries where you least expect them...

Beverly deals effortlessly with her job as a receptionist in the Northeast Office: ordering a birthday cake for her boss, solving her co–workers' romantic crises, and zealously guarding her office supplies. Everything seems ordinary, until a charming visitor raises questions. Very, very disturbing questions. Acclaimed playwright Adam Bock takes a comically chilling look at homeland insecurity.
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REVIEWS:
"Another high point in Manbites Dog Theater’s 22 years of bold theater…"
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SHOWS:
Thursday-Saturday February 12-14
Thursday-Sunday February 19-22
Wednesday-Saturday February 25-28
Shows at 8:15 p.m. except Sunday Feb 22 at 3:15 p.m.

SOLD OUT: The final performance on Saturday February 28 is sold out. We will start a waiting list when we open the box office tonight about 7 p.m. You have to be at the theater in person to get on the waiting list.
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TICKETS
Special Pay-what-you-can Preview: Thur February 12 at 8:15 (Door sales only; $5 minimum)
Opening Night with reception: Friday February 13: $20
Other shows: $17 Fri/Sat/Sun; $12 weeknights
Tickets go on sale January 13, 2009
Season Vouchers accepted for all shows.
Student Rush Tickets:
All shows: $8 with student i.d., door sales only, cash or check, no credit cards, sold subject to availability

Buy tickets online or by phone: 919.682.3343

LOCATION: Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street in Durham.
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Manbites Dog Theater’s 2008-2009 season is made possible in part through gifts to the Durham Arts Council United Arts Fund, and by grants from the NC Arts Council, an agency supported by the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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