FIREBUGS by Max Frisch

1997-1998
The Bald Soprano
Woyzcek
Endgame
Action

1999
Edmond
The Danube
FIREBUGS
Marat/Sade

2000
Curse of the Starving Class
Jack, or The Submission
and
The Future is in Eggs
The Cherry Orchard

2001
Lakeboat
Ajax
The Curious Sofa
Arcadia

2002
Blood Wedding
Rhinoceros
Henry 5

2003
Machinal
Happy Days
Balm in Gilead

SPRING 1999

In his satire The Firebugs, Max Frisch demonstrates that those who proclaim their dedication to Decency and Charity the loudest are, in their actions, often the most unfamiliar with the concepts--to the point that they can pose significant danger to others.

Directed by Sean Graney

§   "What makes The Hypocrites' production of The Firebugs so wonderful - and darkly funny - is how thoroughly they reproduce Frisch's world on stage."..."It isn't just the broad strokes that The Hypocrites get right. Frisch's absurdist play is full of tiny, hilarious parodic touches..." - Jack Helbig, The Reader

§  "Sean Graney directs a tight, crisp production that crackles with loopy intensnity. An agile cast shapes Frisch's jagged dialogue into lush melodies of comic human despair."..."The Hypocrites bring their succinct-surreal sensibilities to this blisterlingly honed production..." - Lucia Mauro, Chicago Sun-Times

§   "...you really have to live in Chicago if you want the chance to see some crazy little theater troupe produce The Firebugs in the middle of July. Happily, The Hypocrites are a talented and erudite bunch..." "...smart and commited production..." "The Hypocrites can not be accused of pandering to box-office appeal." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

§  "Under the direction of Sean Graney, the dialogue gallops at Mamet-swift speed..." "...The Hypocrites cast...retain a firm grip on the actio, never losing sight of the playwright's caveat..." - Mary Shen Barnridge, On Stage