By Jenae Peterson

After bringing a classic back to Austin, Summerset Theatre is about to bring a show to town for the first time.

“God of Carnage” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and runs through Saturday at the Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Bridges Theatre in Austin’s east campus.

Summerset’s Executive Director Lindsey Williams is excited for the upcoming performance.

“(It’s) a good contrast to the other shows this season,” Williams said.

The first show of the season, “Fiddler on the Roof,” is a classic that’s been done many times, but “God of Carnage” is new to Austin. Though Williams enjoyed the classic, she is excited to bring local theatergoers something new. She hopes the show will be as fulfilling to the audience as it has been for the Summerset cast and crew. The show has been well received in previous locations.

The show features two sets of parents in New York City whose 11-year-old boys get into a fight on the playground. The parents meet to resolve the matter and at first niceties are observed. But as the meeting progresses, tempers flare and tensions progress as they try to resolve the issue.

“It’s just a whole lot of fun,” said Williams, who described the play as a “dromedy” — a mix of a comedy and drama.

Though there are funny parts, there are also some heavy tones to the show. Due to language, the show is recommended for people ages 14 and up.

“I think it’s something that adults will really enjoy,” Williams said. “It’s very fun and a mix of ridiculous funny moments and serious issues that need some thought.”

The members of Summerset Theatre have looked at doing the show for quite some time, and when director David Dahlquist excitedly brought it to them, they thought it was worth looking into.

The cast includes Kris Bartley, Lia Culbert, Randy Forster and Lucas Johnson. Tickets are $13 for adults and $9 for students ages 16 and under. To get tickets, call 507-433-0595 or visit www.summersetaustin.org.

Though the theater is large and tickets are available, Williams said they always hope to sell out.