God of Carnage

Alan (Kurt Johnson) and Annette (Elisabeth Nunziato) are at the home of Veronica (Dana Brooke, a lip-quivering delight) and Michael (David Pierini) to discuss a playground altercation between their young sons. Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning play quickly strips away the veneer of civilization in funny and brutal honesty. Directed by Buck Busfield, this is a great production of a great play. T 6:30pm, W 2pm & 6:30pm, Th, F 8pm, Sa 5pm & 9pm; Su 2pm. Through 11/6. $18-$30. B Street Theatre, 2711 B St.; (916) 443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.org.