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Performing Arts: Theatre
The Atheist

When

Oct 21, 2008 – Jan 4, 2009

Tuesdays–Thursdays (8–10pm)

Fridays (9–11pm)

Saturdays (4–6 & 9–11pm)

Sundays (4–6pm)

Where
Barrow Street Theater (27 Barrow St, 212.239.6200)
Price
$45
Details
http://www.cultureproject.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67
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In a thrilling, seductive performance, Campbell Scott portrays Kansas newspaperman Augustine Early, a tabloid reporter who lost his conscience long ago. The 90 minutes of this one-man show fly by as Scott completely inhabits this vulgar, fascinating manipulator who uncovers and exploits a political sex scandal from the inside, ultimately causing his own demise. Ronan Noone's script is raw and incisive, and few actors besides Scott could find a hint of sympathy in this man so convinced he's in control that he doesn't realize he's going off the rails.

John Peacock