In a stage adaptation of David Mamet's 'House of Games,' Richard Harrington portrays a conman embroiled in a complex poker game. With the help of an expert, the cast learns poker strategies as well as how to read their opponents, which is crucial in a story about deception. Harrington's character, romantically involved with a psychoanalyst, undergoes significant emotional development. The production is designed to engage the audience, amplifying the tension and intrigue inherent in the world of con artists and gambling.
The deck has to be sorted in such a way that you get the right run - if they go out of synch you are f***ed! The audience can't see what each hand is but the wrong card really throws you off.
There's a desperation to each of the characters, they each have something to gain. That's edge of your seat stuff.
This is a lot to do with playing the man and not the cards.
Ultimately they are conmen not just at poker, but short cons and long cons.
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