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CIRCLE THEATRE
Circle Theatre - The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity
Performance: October 3 - 26, 2024 | By Kristoffer Diaz
"Leave everything on the mat."
The show opens by introducing us to an unconventional wrestling duo. Macedonio Guerra
("Mace"), a Puerto Rican wrestling fanatic (and "jobber" in the ring), finds himself
teamed up with Vigneshwar Paduar ("VP"), a Brooklynite of Indian descent.
The two have found a unique bond and ambition to fight together, wrestling for fun and
for funds. In an electrifying turn of events, they are picked up, and cast as "terrorists"
in the ring. The crowd revels in this narrative, forcing audience members to pick up the
pieces.
Through Macedonio and Vigneshwar, Playwright Diaz pushes boundaries beyond the wrestling
ring — addressing unspoken issues such as racism and politics and their presence within
mass media. In this high-voltage play, it’s not just about winning matches but fighting
for silenced truths. Buckle up—this striking theatrical experience leaves everything on
the mat.
*contains strong language, violence, and intersecting themes of racism, xenophobia,
nativism, and assimilation*
About Circle Theatre
Circle Theatre is an established regional theatre in Fort Worth dedicated to
presenting professional, innovative theatre in an intimate space. Founded in
1981 by Rose Pearson and Bill Newberry, Circle has premiered over 130 plays to
the city in its 36 seasons.
The Theatre's name is derived from its original location on Bluebonnet Circle.
An interim move to Fort Worth's historic Southside took place in 1987. Seven
years later, Circle renovated and moved into its present home, the basement
space of the Sanger Building in Fort Worth's Sundance Square entertainment
district. Patrons enjoy the Theatre's cozy atmosphere and often comment on the
added benefit of being close to the action on the 125-seat thrust stage.
As a Small Professional Theatre (SPT) with Actors' Equity, Circle Theatre is
committed to providing employment for artists pursuing careers in Texas. The
Theatre also extends opportunities for actors and stage managers to join the
Equity Membership Candidacy Program. Circle serves as an insured umbrella
paymaster for other theatres in Texas that employ Equity actors as guest artists.
A year-round main stage season of five plays with an average run of 20
performances each, Circle's shows are often regional premieres or second or
third staging's of new scripts. The Theatre co-sponsors an annual High School
Playwriting Project, which ends with a public presentation by experienced
actors reading finalist scripts by area students.
Circle Theatre's plays and performances have received many accolades over the
years and been included on multiple Best of Year lists. "Circle Theatre, had
the best batting average on the stage. Circle was the most-cited theater in my
Top Ten lists each year from the Aughts, with 12 shows mentioned" wrote Mark
Lowry, critic for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and TheatreJones.com.
In August of 2016, Circle suffered the loss of Rose Pearson, Co-founder and
Executive Director. She worked tirelessly to ensure the Theatre's future. Upon
her passing, Bill Newberry, her husband and Circle Co-founder, became the
Executive Director and retired in 2017. Tim Long, who has been a part of the
theatre for the past 18 years, is the new Executive Director. Circle Theatre
is proudly carrying on Rose's legacy by playing an active role in today's
regional theatre movement, here in the city of Fort Worth!
Circle Theatre
230 W. Fourth Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Sundance Square Entertainment District
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