Just in time for the political fervor that an election year heaps upon us all, the State Theater in Olympia is putting on a production of "The Americans Across the Street"-a wickedly comedic play about a one-man war against American greed.

The plot revolves around Derek Slaughterhouse, an award-winning author who slips off the deep end after being fed up with the political system. To fight back, he declares a one-man guerilla war on American greed, dragging his sister and teenage daughter into the trenches with him.

Expect much swearing, drinking, and drug use interwoven with the plot. In other words, leave the small children at home and enjoy this cynical romp without tainting the ears of the young.

Show times this week are: 8/24 at 8 p.m.; 8/25 at 8 p.m.; and 8/26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $31 for regular admission, $28 for military and seniors, and $20 for students.

Tickets and more information:

http://www.harlequinproductions.org/seasonpages/12/the_americans_across_the_street.html