Santa Paula Theater Center
Twinkle, Twinkle, "Killer" Kane
Through special arrangement with the author, Back Stage at SPTC is pleased to present WILLIAM PETER BLATTY’S TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE in its theatrical premier. Blatty is best known for his novel The Exorcist. In 1980, he wrote and directed The Ninth Configuration for which he won a Golden Globe award for best screenplay and also garnered a nomination for best movie. Recently, he adapted this same story for the stage, re-titling it TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE. Despite Blatty’s misperceived reputation, TTKK is not a horror story, but explores the nature of God, the problem of evil and man’s hope for redemption.
The Story: During the Vietnam War, many American soldiers developed symptoms of psychosis and suffered mental breakdowns. Authorities wondered how many men, if not all, were faking illness to avoid combat. The government established secret military installations to probe this mystery. Despite their efforts, they did not obtain the answers they desired. In a new attempt to discover the truth, authorities bring in Colonel Hudson Kane, a psychiatrist who appears to be grappling with demons of his own.
Featured in this ensemble cast of eleven men are a mixture of stage veterans, journeymen and relative newcomers. Peter Krause portrays Captain Cutshaw, the reluctant astronaut. Michael Perlmutter ably handles the complex Colonel Kane while Adam Womack embodies Reno, the Shakespearean director for an entirely canine cast. WILLIAM PETER BLATTY’S TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE is directed by John McKinley, produced by Andrea Robles and costumed by Kate English.
For more information about WILLIAM PETER BLATTY’S TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE or about the Santa Paula Theater Center, call the box office at 805-525-4645 or visit www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
The Story: During the Vietnam War, many American soldiers developed symptoms of psychosis and suffered mental breakdowns. Authorities wondered how many men, if not all, were faking illness to avoid combat. The government established secret military installations to probe this mystery. Despite their efforts, they did not obtain the answers they desired. In a new attempt to discover the truth, authorities bring in Colonel Hudson Kane, a psychiatrist who appears to be grappling with demons of his own.
Featured in this ensemble cast of eleven men are a mixture of stage veterans, journeymen and relative newcomers. Peter Krause portrays Captain Cutshaw, the reluctant astronaut. Michael Perlmutter ably handles the complex Colonel Kane while Adam Womack embodies Reno, the Shakespearean director for an entirely canine cast. WILLIAM PETER BLATTY’S TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE is directed by John McKinley, produced by Andrea Robles and costumed by Kate English.
For more information about WILLIAM PETER BLATTY’S TWINKLE, TWINKLE, “KILLER” KANE or about the Santa Paula Theater Center, call the box office at 805-525-4645 or visit www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
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