The DC Traveler

The American premiere of Love, Peace and Robbery, at the small, 50-seat Theatre on the Run in Arlington, Virginia, tells the story of two Irish ex-cons, Gary and Darren. They were recently released from Cork Prison in Ireland and sincerely want to put their lives back together. But to go straight, each must attempt to avoid the problems that got them originally sent to prison, so staying clean and sober, avoid “tabs” (pills), and obey the terms of their probation and curfew, even if it is hours earlier than their children’s curfew.

They may be a bit dangerous and tied into the world of crime, but they both desire to keep their promises to their families and loved ones, to walk the straight and narrow. 

But one of the men desperately needs cash to send his child on  school soccer trip, so there’s a decision, should we risk it all again for one last heist….

This, at times, comic drama is based on interviews with real Irish men who were fighting to break out of lives of crime and their resulting incarnation. 

The story can be a bit disjointed at times, especially with one performer playing 5 different roles, out of the 7 characters in total.  While adding props and some scenery would add much to the show, strong and emotional performances, especially by Eric Lucas (Gary), make this an interesting, one act, 85-minute performance.

Love, Peace and Robbery
Theatre on the Run, presented by the Keegan Theatre
3700 S. Four Mile Run
Arlington, Virginia
703-892-0202 (map it)

Dates and Times - November 28 - December 21, 2008. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets - $30.00, students with ID and Seniors - $25.00 and are available by e-mail at boxoffice@keegantheatre.com or by calling 703-892-0202, Ext. 2.

Nearest Metro Subway Station - Pentagon City - Blue and Yellow lines, then a 3-mile taxi ride.

Parking - Free lot and some on street parking is available.

Image - Flickr - View from a prison in Cork
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