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Bug

Presented by Renegade Theatre Experiment at Historic Hoover Theatre

September 11-September 26, 2009

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From the brilliant mind of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright, Tracy Letts, comes this gritty, psychological drama. Set in a seedy Oklahoma City motel room, the play centers on the meeting between Agnes, a divorced waitress with a fondness for cocaine and isolation, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter introduced to her by her lesbian friend, R.C. Agnes stays at a hotel in hopes of avoiding her physically abusive ex-husband, Jerry, who was just released from prison. At first, she lets Peter sleep platonically on her floor, but not long after she promotes him to the bed. Matters become more complicated as Jerry eagerly returns to the woman he loves to beat her up, expecting to resume their relationship. On top of that, there's a hidden bug infestation problem that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores - which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories and twisted psychological motives.

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Historic Hoover Theatre

1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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Tickets:
$13-$20

Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm

Phone: 408-351-4440

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The primary parking lot for the Historic Hoover Theatre is located on the Southeast side of campus at Park Avenue and Sandringham Way. Alternate parking may be found at the lot located on the Southwest side of campus on Naglee Avenue. Parking is free.

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Event Name: Bug
"Got Bugged"
Review posted by: cleece2001 from San Jose, CA, Sep 27, 2009

Creepy and thought provoking. Set design, sound, lighting and acting quickly took me away to that sleazy little motel in Oklahoma. It was a great way to spend a Thursday night.

Creepy and thought provoking. Set design, sound, lighting and acting quickly took me away to that sleazy little motel in Oklahoma. It was a great way to spend a Thursday night.
Event Name: Bug
"Quality Show from a Good Company"
Review posted by: Matt from Millbrae, CA, Sep 26, 2009

Bug is a well-acted show that fortunately gets away from the more middle-of-the-road fare that sometimes plagues theatre and goes for the more extreme. (Foul language, blood, nudity. Hooray!) The... Expand

Bug is a well-acted show that fortunately gets away from the more middle-of-the-road fare that sometimes plagues theatre and goes for the more extreme. (Foul language, blood, nudity. Hooray!) The whole cast does quality work, and good tension is provided by Sean Murphy and John V. The set design and special effects add wonderfully to the show. The intensity isn't as amped up as it could be in some parts, but that's no reason to stay away. See it! Collapse