Rice Theatre’s Doran to direct regional premiere of ‘Farragut North,’ opening Sept. 9

FROM RICE NEWS STAFF REPORTS

Rice Theatre Visiting Director Justin Doran will direct the latest offering by Houston’s Black Lab Theatre, “Farragut North,” a complex drama about presidential campaign politics.

The play will open Sept. 9 at the Frenetic Theater, located at 5102 Navigation Blvd. on Houston’s East Side.

In addition to Doran, the play features Baker College senior Jordan Jaffe as Stephen Bellamy, the press secretary for a front-running candidate whose meeting with a rival’s campaign manager has unforeseen consequences. Aaron Garrett, a Wiess College senior, is the assistant director.

“Farragut North,” written by Beau Willimon, will run on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. through Sept. 24.

Tickets are available at http://blacklabtheatre.com/content/plays/farragutnorth.html or by calling 713-417-3552.