Bug is a play by Tracy Letts. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Production history

The play originally premiered at the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill, London, England on 20 September 1996. For the movie of the same name, see Notting_Hill_(movie) For Notting Hill in Melbourne, Australia, see Notting Hill Notting Hill is a district of London located to the west of the centre and close to the north-western corner of Hyde Park. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

The play

The play is a dark comedy written by Tracy Letts. A psycho-thriller that mixes terror and laughter. Most of the action takes place in a seedy motel room. The story tells about coctail waitress Agnes, her violent ex-con ex-husband Jerry Goss who she is hiding from, her lesbian biker friend R.C. who introduces her to (possible AWOL Gulf War veteran) Peter. She gets involved with Peter, who begins to rant about the war in Iraq, UFOs, the Oklahoma City bombings, cult suicides, and then secret government experiment on soldiers. The play tells of love, paranoia, and government conspiracy. Combatants UN Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Saddam Hussein Strength 660,000 360,000 Casualties 345 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 dead, 75,000 wounded The Gulf War (1990–1991) (also called the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, or Second Gulf War) was a conflict between... Damage to the Murrah building before cleanup began. ... For other senses of this word, see paranoia (disambiguation). ...

Awards

• Obie Award: 2003-2004 PERFORMANCE - The acting company of Bug - Shannon Cochran, Michael Shannon, Michael Cullen, Amy Landecker, Reed Birney
• Obie Award: 2003-2004 DESIGN - The design team of Bug - Lauren Helpern (sets), Tyler Micoleau (lights), Brian Ronan (sound), Kim Gill (costumes), Faye Armon (props)

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Film

A film version of the play is scheduled to be released in 2007. It is being directed by The Exorcist director William Friedkin, starring Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr and Michael Shannon. Michael Shannon has also played the part on stage. Bug is a psychological thriller, horror film ready for release in 2007 from Lionsgate. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American movie and television director, producer, and writer best known for directing The Exorcist and The French Connection in the early 1970s. ... Ashley Judd (born Ashley Tyler Ciminella on April 19, 1968) is an American actress. ... Harry Connick, Jr. ... Michael P. Shannon is the Republican candidate for congress in Illinois 9th Congressional District. ...