Our second play of the 24-25 season welcomes Carey Perloff, A.C.T. Artistic Director Emerita, making her Marin Theatre debut at the helm of Waste. This fascinating political drama was written in 1906 by Harley Granville-Barker, and banned due to its shocking topic before finally being staged for the first time in 1927.

In this thriller, still sharply topical today, a politician’s illicit affair turns tragic. Rather than finding sympathy or outrage for his victim, the work cynically focuses instead on the politician and his colleagues, who scramble to salvage his reputation. British Theatre lauded a recent U.K. revival of Waste for its “crackling dialogue” and called it “Extraordinary. By some distance the best production to grace a National Theatre stage since Rufus Norris took the reins."

Our fresh take on this rarely seen century-old political play will see our new Artistic Director Lance Gardner, returning to the stage for the first time in several years, as the ambitious politician under fire. We are also thrilled to have Perloff lead what will be a gripping work sure to have you on the edge of your seat.

Please be advised this production contains adult subject matter.

Previews - Thursday February 6th through Sunday February 9th

Opening Night - Tuesday February 11th

Mask-required performance - Wednesday February 19th