DEATH TAX

THE ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. U.S.A - 2012

WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 36th Humana Festival of New American Plays

DIRECTED BY KEN RUS SCHMOLL

COSTUME DESIGN BY KRISTOPHER CASTLE | LIGHTING DESIGN BY Brian H Scott

"Lucas Hnath structures his story in five scenes, presented without break in the intimate Victor Jory Theatre, to which scenic designer Philip Witcomb has added a menacing drop ceiling and unforgiving fluorescent lights to create a feeling of pervasive, clinical dread."

WFPL News

"Philip Witcomb's set is as sparse and functional as the nursing home it represents. Brian H. Scott's lighting is bleak, clinical and unforgiving - light fit for morgues and post-mortems. That seems appropriate: Hnath's script is a psychological post-mortem that attempts to slice through issues around death and deception, power and poverty, conspiracy and family."

Leo Weekly - Louisville's Alt-Weekly

"If an audience can sit in such an intimate space for ninety minuets without a single cough, chair squeak or candy unwrapping, there must be something very special happening." 

Louisville.com

"Death Tax is nothing short of outstanding"

"This production is one worth remembrance and mention."

 "The end result is something truly amazing."

Theatre Louisville

"Simple, sparse and without any frills. With this production Actors Theatre has proven that they don't always need spectacle to pack a powerful punch."

Arts-Louisville