Playwright: David Mamet Director: Barbara Damashek Drama $32-$60 6/13-7/20

Set during one long day, this play follows three small-time but ambitious crooks as they plan to rob a man of his valuable coin collection, including what they believe to be an extremely valuable “Buffalo nickel.” As the day goes on, paranoia builds, motivations change and loyalties shift, with characters wielding words like weapons to intimidate and manipulate each other. But they're a little out of luck and way out of their league, so when the con goes awry, it’s every man for himself. 

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