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ARMS AND THE MAN

By George Bernard Shaw
Original Adaptation by Jerry Mañan
Directed by John Rensenhouse
Frantze Family Black Box Theatre at the Goppert Performing Arts Center at Avila University

Run: January 27 – February 14, 2027
First Rehearsal: January 4, 2027

George Bernard Shaw makes his triumphant return to the Kansas City stage in KCAT’s updated version of Arms and the Man. In this brand-new adaptation from KCAT Ensemble Member Jerry Mañan, George Bernard Shaw’s enduring comedy-drama takes a satirical look at the absurdities of war as Captain Bluntschli attempts to flee the Serbo-Bulgarian war by hiding in the boudoir of the young, engaged-to-be-wed Raina. What results is a series of events that turns Raina’s household, engagement, and life upside down. “Arms and the Man is a prime example of Shaw’s knack for sneaking subversive ideas—in this case, a dismantling of war worship—into a romantic romp.” (Lighting & Sound America)

ROLES:

Raina – 20s, a wealthy young woman, daughter of Catherine and Major Petkoff . Engaged to Sergius, but falls in love with Bluntschli.
Bluntschli – 30s, a skilled Swiss mercenary fighting for the Serbs, and Raina’s love interest.
Catherine – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Sergius – 20s, Raina’s fiancé, and self-aggrandizing hero of the Battle of Slivnitza.
Major Petkoff – 50s, Head of the Petkoff family, and Raina’s father. A military Major.
Louka – 20s, The Petkoffs’ female servant.
Nicola – 20-30s, The Petkoffs’ male servant.