The Varsity presents “Billboard Kings” by AJ Rice

The historic Varsity Theater, built in 1940, is a performance art venue on The Strip in Downtown Carbondale, Illinois. The Varsity boasts three performance spaces: The Balcony, a 140-seat listening room and performance area, and primary home to our film screenings; the East Theater, seating 150, is a space used primarily for theater along with live events and film; and the Big Room, seating 475, with all-new, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems designed primarily for music and live events.

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The play is a fast-paced, action comedy that features farce with a local flare.

The Varsity is presenting two performances of “Billboard Kings,” a play by AJ Rice, a film and theater writer, director and producer based in Southern Illinois. The play is a fast-paced, action comedy that features farce with a local flare.The Billboard Kings is a fast-paced comedic play with lots of audience interaction! The world's greatest Billboard Mogul comes face-to-face with a small business owner in an epic clash of action, comedy, and billboards! Come if you want an hour of laughs, stomach-wrenching drama, and a deep meditative thoughts! Only January 30th and 31st, 6:30pm, at The Varsity! Doors open an hour prior.Admission is $5 on Eventbrite. Pre-show ticket purchases are highly encouraged. Donations will be accepted.This programming is made possible in part through a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, and this production is sponsored by Hair Brainsz, PK's, and Quatro's Pizza.

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