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[/caption] Chris Pine will be performing in the West Coast premiere of Beau Willimon's play Farragut North , running June 16th thru July 26th at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of a close presidential race, Stephen ( Chris Pine ) is a young press secretary working for a fast-rising candidate. With confidence and power beyond his years, he’s convinced that he and seasoned campaign manager, Paul ( Chris Noth ), can steer their team into the west wing without breaking a sweat. But before the polls close at the primaries, Stephen’s perceived invincibility is shattered as he falls prey to backroom politics, the manipulations of veteran operatives and the wiles of a seductive young intern ( Olivia Thirlby ). With quick-witted banter and an inside look into the world of politics, Farragut North is a timely tale of hubris, loyalty and the lust for power.