"Hurlyburly bombards the audience with philosophical diatribes on the meaning of life ... Each character wears a defense – be it pharmaceuticals, violence or promiscuity – to staunch his or her worries ... Their joking brings a much-needed levity to the play's heavier themes ... Fine acting and fast-paced direction."– Tampa Tribune

"McCarthy and Jenkins give frighteningly frantic, committed performances, offset beautifully by Meg Heimstead, excellent as always as the only appealing character (who, for reasons we never discover, cares deeply for Eddie.)" – St. Petersburg Times

"… this production is one of the most satisfying plays I've seen all year. It's tough and uncompromising and surprisingly philosophical. It's everything serious theater ought to be: candid and coherent and cold-bloodedly intelligent. You don't have to be a druggie – or employed by the film industry – to recognize its truth." – Creative Loafing

Hurlyburly

By David Rabe
Directed by Jason Vaughan Evans
Aug. 9 - 16, 2007
Thu. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm
Single tickets: $19.50 - $24.50
Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC

Please note: Jobsite Theater is canceling all remaining performances of Hurlyburly due a personal emergency involving a lead actor. As a small but growing not-for-profit, Jobsite is not in the position to carry understudies, and there is no possible way the show can conclude its run with the given set of circumstances and the demands of this three-hour show.

Jobsite hopes that anyone with a ticket to any of the remaining performances will consider applying the value of their tickets towards one of next season's Jobsite plays or towards Jobsite season tickets, but full refunds are also available from the TBPAC Ticket Office at the window or by calling 813.229.STAR. Jobsite is very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Eddie's world exists at the very juncture where Hollywood meets the mountains, where the almost-rich and not-yet-famous live on cheap thrills and heady ambition while searching for true love and redemption. Here, Eddie and his three best friends engage in a wild life of witty repartee and snappy come-backs, of ex-wives and future lovers, of hard partying and late nights, of sex, lies and self-obsession.

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Hurlyburly is a scathingly funny and touchingly human story about the quest for meaning in our modern times. Eddie and his friends continue their entertaining and manic pursuit of sensation – until a series of encounters with destiny, decadence and even death convinces Eddie to plunge beneath the surface and discover his soul.

Hurlyburly is a perfect example of the type of work Jobsite has dedicated itself to. A script that’s been seriously considered for many years by the company, the production will showcase some of the brightest talents in their impressive ensemble.

Jobsite follows in a long line of talented ensembles who have tackled this powerful, difficult script. In 1984, the original Tony Award-winning production directed by Mike Nichols features William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Jerry Stiller and a very young Cynthia Nixon in. Flash forward to 1998: Hurlyburly hits the silver screen with Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Meg Ryan, Anna Paquin, Garry Shandling and Chazz Palminteri. In 2005, New York was again lit up by a cast featuring Ethan Hawke, Parker Posey, Josh Hamilton and Wallace Shawn.

Hurlyburly contains adult language, situations, drug use and violence and is recommended for mature audiences only.

Hurlyburly will begin promptly at the specified curtain time. Please plan on arriving early in the event of traffic or parking delays. This performance is three hours in length, including a 15 minute intermission.

Cast & Crew

Jobsite’s production features Ryan McCarthy as Eddie, a casting director looking for meaning in a murky world. Steve Garland plays Mickey, his business partner and roommate. This mighty male foursome is rounded out with David Jenkins as tough-guy bit-actor Phil and Dan Khoury as producer-type Artie. Sarah McKenna plays the teenage plaything Donna; Meg Heimstead is Darlene, a photographer caught in a love triangle; and Katrina Stevenson is Bonnie, the exotic-dancer with a heart of gold.

See more about the Cast & Crew.