Limelight Theatre: "God of Carnage"

Limelight Theatre presents God of Carnage from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 15, 2026. On Sundays, the show starts at 2:00 p.m.; all the other shows start at 7:30 p.m.

This Production

Written by Yasmina Reza, a French playwright, actress, and novelist who is best known for her plays Art and God of Carnage, the God of Carnage focuses on two couples whose sons had a playground fight. The meeting of adults to resolve the issue deteriorates into humorous and biting squabbles between the two couples and between husband and wife. 

Christopher Hampton translated the play into English, and the play premiered in London in March 2008 to wide acclaim. A slightly adjusted "Americanized" version opened on Broadway in 2009, with Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini, and Marcia Gay Harden in the lead roles. All four were nominated for Tony Awards, with Harden winning for Best Leading Actress in a Play. This play has been produced in several countries, including Germany, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, Romania, and Serbia. A film adaptation, produced in 2011, featured Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz, and Kate Winslet.

God of Carnage at Limelight Theatre is directed by Andrea McCook and assistant director Angelica Parisen. McCook brings a wealth of experience and a strong community connection to the Limelight stage. A graduate of Flagler College and longtime theatre educator and mentor in Northeast Florida, McCook’s deep artistic roots and commitment to ensemble storytelling make her a dynamic creative force for this production.

The cast includes:

   Cathy O’Brien as Veronica Novak

   Jonny O’Leary as Michael Novak

   Hunter Showalter as Alan Raleigh

   Leah Page as Annette Raleigh

The Details

Admission:

• General admission tickets are $35.00.
• Deal tickets for the first Thursday of each production (Preview Night, March 5) and on one Tuesday (Terrific Tuesday) are $25.00.
• Student "Rush Tickets" are $15.00, when available, 60 minutes before the curtain.
• Box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., or purchase tickets online.

When: On Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 15. Sunday shows are matinees and start at 2:00 p.m. The performances on all other days begin at 7:30 p.m. Preview Thursday is March 5.

Where: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

There is free parking behind the theater—enter from Old Mission Avenue and drive to the back to park in the lot on Bernard Street. Use the main entrance.

Limelight's 34th Season in 2026

• I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change—January 29 - February 15
• God of Carnage—March 5 - March 15
• Godspell—March 26 - April 19
• Once on This Island—May 6 - May 24
• The Battle of Shallowford—June 4 - June 21
• The Sound of Music—July 16 - August 9