Blackfriars Theatre presents THE MINUTES
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What would you do to keep from being the villain in the history books? In the Big Cherry town council meeting, full of backstabbing, personal agendas, and pet peeves, The Minutes explores small town politics and the real-world effects of trying to rewrite history. When Mr. Peel returns to his town council meeting after missing the previous week for his mother’s funeral, he is shocked to find that Mr. Carp has been removed from the council. Unable to get an answer out of any other councilors as to why Mr. Carp has been removed, Peel makes it his mission to uncover the mystery of the missing councilman. As the play goes on, it becomes clear that this is not just a run-of-the-mill corruption scandal – something much darker is woven into the fabric of Big Cherry.
“Astonishing... a pitch black comedy about the current state of American politics.” — Chicago Sun-Times
“A play that pushes all the right buttons… you’ll be talking about it all the way home.” — ChicagoOnStage
CONTENT ADVISORY: The Minutes contains mature themes, including deep explorations of American history, racial injustice, genocide, collective denial, and moments of psychological horror. Recommended for patrons aged 16+.
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