“Reckless,” the satirical play by Craig Lucas — best known for “Prelude to a Kiss” — and directed by Rich Brown, opens March 6 in the Arena Theatre.
The play follows the bizarre journey of Rachel Fitsimmons, played by Kirsten Schmieding, Brown said. On Christmas Eve, Rachel discovers that her husband has hired an assassin to kill her, and from that moment her life erupts into chaos, Brown said.
“It’s a realistic play that quickly spins into the surreal as Rachel’s life gets more and more out of control,” Brown said.
He said the play is a dark comedy that focuses on the main character’s journey from domestic bliss and through her battle to put her life back together. Brown said a kind psychiatrist meets Rachel, takes her home and helps her through her ordeal.

Performances begin at 8 p.m. and will be held March 6-9 and March 14-16. Tickets are $6 for the general public, $5 for faculty and staff members, senior citizens and non-University students and $4 for University students at the EMU Ticket Office. The Arena Theatre is located in Villard Hall. Free parking is located in the University parking lot at East 11th Avenue and Kincaid Street.

— Jen West