Theatre Tricks 

SVU tries to figure out who was responsible for the real-life rape of an actress during an interactive theater performance that everybody just assumed was part of the show.

Director:

Constantine Makris

Writers:

Dick Wolf (created by), Marygrace O'Shea (teleplay by)

Stars:

Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Mariska Hargitay	...	Olivia Benson
Danny Pino	...	Nick Amaro
Kelli Giddish	...	Amanda Rollins
Richard Belzer	...	John Munch (credit only)
Ice-T	...	Odafin Tutuola (as Ice T)
Dann Florek	...	Donald Cragen
Stephanie March	...	Alexandra Cabot
Jenn Proske	...	Meghan Weller
Grant Shaud	...	Theatre Critic
Gayle Rankin	...	Holly Schneider
Gilbert Gottfried	...	Leo Gerber
Adam Driver	...	Jason Roberts
Angela Pietropinto	...	Estelle Roberts
Jacqueline Hendy	...	Attorney Crane
Fisher Stevens	...	Ted Scott

Storyline

SVU tries to figure out who was responsible for the real-life rape of an actress during an interactive theater performance that everybody just assumed was part of the show.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolf Films, Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Goofs

Megan tells Liv that the rapist had a hawk mask, but then Liv says to the others that it was a goat mask.

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Quotes

Amanda Rollins: [to Olivia] I didn't see or hear a shred of remorse. With all the abusive men in her life and Meghan's betrayed by a woman. Didn't see it coming.
Olivia Benson: Yeah, it's hard enough out there. You'd like to think that we could look out for each other.
[gives Rollins a knowing look]
Olivia Benson: Good night.
Amanda Rollins: Get home safe.

User Reviews

Interactive avant garde drama

I have to say this, the off Broadway theater can be one mighty strange place to be making your living in. Aspiring actress Jenn Proske is appearing in an audience participation play where people simulate sex acts. Only some dude with a goat mask gets up on stage and starts really doing it. I can't quite swallow the premise of this SVU episode where the whole audience doesn't realize they're watching a real live rape in progress.

Proske with some mighty strange people. Her roommate and fellow cast member Gayle Rankin is jealous of her. The director Fisher Stevens especially with this kind of play takes a hands on interest in his company. And Proske has a possessive fan who has bugged her apartment with cameras. Naturally Adam Driver becomes a suspect.

Seeing this story who would want a career in theater?