Six Degress of Separation

By John Guare – Tony Award Winner, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and American Theatre Icon
Directed by Raines Carr
 

Inspired by real events and powered by razor-sharp wit, Six Degrees of Separation is a dazzling, provocative exploration of connection, deception, and the fragile
threads that bind us all. This fall, ABET brings to the stage one of the most acclaimed and enduring plays of the late 20th century — a gripping social satire
that is as smart as it is surprising.

Written by John Guare, a Tony Award winner, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and a foundational figure in modern American theatre, Six Degrees premiered on Broadway in 1990 and became an instant classic. The play was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play, adapted into an Oscar-nominated film, and is still studied, performed, and discussed around the world.

At its center is a young con artist who insinuates himself into the lives of wealthy New Yorkers by claiming to be the son of actor Sidney Poitier. What begins as a charming deception spirals into a profound meditation on privilege, identity, race, and the illusion of intimacy in an increasingly disconnected world.

Witty, fast-paced, and chillingly relevant, Six Degrees of Separation invites audiences to ask: how close are we, really, to each other — and how far will we go to protect
the stories we tell about ourselves?

A masterpiece of American theatre, ABET’s production promises a stylish, intimate, and unforgettable experience.

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