Snapshot: Beck Center Gets ‘Reckless’

The Beck Center for the Arts is getting a little “Reckless” this Friday.

And by Reckless, we mean the satirical comedy by Tony-nominated playwright Craig Lucas is coming to town.

And running through March 4. 

The show will take place in the Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays.

There is a special student matinee at 10 a.m. March 1.

According to a Beck Center press release, Reckless — directed by Jonathan Kronenberger, Beck Center’s associate director of Theater Education — is an absurdist midwinter night’s dream that features a talented cast of 16 teenage actors who are students at the Beck Center.

“This is my third time directing this show and each time I return to the play, I find it richer and funnier,” said Kronenberger in the news release. “It is particularly exciting having the input of these terrific young actors who have yet to truly understand the potential “surprises” that life can have in store.”

According to the release, one of the “quirky” characters in the play is depicted as hearing impaired.

So, naturally, the Reckless cast is working with members of The HeArd — a group of professional theatrical sign language interpreters to learn basic sign language skills in preparation for their roles.

Tickets for Reckless are $12 for adults/seniors (65 and older) and $10 for children/students (18 and under).

To buy tickets, visit the Beck Center’s website or call 216-521-2540, ext. 10.