Overview
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (In-Person)
By Kristoffer Diaz
Think pro-wrestling is all outrageous masks and pyrotechnics? Think again - there's so much more in this fresh, funny, and high-octane Pulitzer Prize finalist that transforms the West Theatre into an in-the-round arena. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity slams together thrilling spectacle, incredible characters, and geopolitical allegory into an invigorating theatrical experience you can't find on pay-per-view. This smackdown of a play tackles racism, drop-kicks globalization, and brings a championship tale into the ring. In wrestling, as in life, behind every winner lies the story of a really excellent loser.
Winner 2011 Obie Award, Best New American Play
Finalist 2010 Pulitzer Price for Drama
Winner 2008 National Latino Playwriting Award
NYTimes Critics' Pick
"The delicious crackle and pop of a galloping all-American satire." - The New York Times
"a unique combo of vigorous physicality and wickedly intelligent humor" - Variety
"a vibrantly entertaining, insightful new play about - wait for it - professional wrestling" - Variety
