Bug (play)
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- This article is about the play. For the film, see Bug (2007 film).
Bug is a play by Tracy Letts.
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[edit] Production history
The Off-Broadwa play originally premiered at the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill, London, England on 20 September 1996.
[edit] The play
The play is a dark comedy written by Tracy Letts. A psycho-thriller that mixes terror and laughter. Most of the action takes place in a seedy motel room. The story tells about coctail waitress Agnes, her violent ex-con ex-husband Jerry Goss who she is hiding from, her lesbian biker friend R.C. who introduces her to (possible AWOL Gulf War veteran) Peter. She gets involved with Peter, who begins to rant about the war in Iraq, UFOs, the Oklahoma City bombings, cult suicides, and then secret government experiment on soldiers. The play tells of love, paranoia, and government conspiracy.
[edit] Awards
- Obie Award: 2003-2004 PERFORMANCE - The acting company of Bug - Shannon Cochran, Michael Shannon, Michael Cullen, Amy Landecker, Reed Birney
- Obie Award: 2003-2004 DESIGN - The design team of Bug - Lauren Helpern (sets), Tyler Micoleau (lights), Brian Ronan (sound), Kim Gill (costumes), Faye Armon (props)
[edit] Film
A film version of the play is scheduled to be released in 2007 from Lionsgate. It is directed by William Friedkin, and the film is starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr and Michael Shannon. Friedkin contacted Tracy Letts after having seen the play, and they did a screen play of it. Friedkin describes the film as "the most intense piece of work I've ever done". [1] Michael Shannon played the part on stage in 2004, but Lionsgate wanted to have a "bigger name" in the film, however Friedkin was determined to have Shannon in the film. The film is promoted from Lionsgate as a horror film, but actor Ashley Judd describes it as a black comedy/psychological thriller.
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