The Pantheon Theater's final production of its debut season, Howard Korder's Search and Destroy, runs at The Pantheon Theater, May 27 June 13.

Set during the 1980's , Search and Destroy follows a small time businessman's obsessive pursuit of making his mark on society. On the run from the IRS and intent on making his film, Martin claws at any opportunity to finance his dream. His path leads to murder, drugs and ultimately, success in Hollywood. Search and Destroy reveals the decade's shameless love of money and the shallowness it left behind -- it's the evolution of the 80's undressed and examined. Pantheon's production will be directed by Simon Hammerstein.

Search and Destroy made its New York debut at The Circle in the Square in 1992, and played for 46 performances.

The Pantheon Theater was founded in 1996 by artists determined to create a strong performing ensemble free from commercial pressures. The company, by moving into and transforming a former porno theater into its fully equipped 80 seat permanent performance space, is also committed to the current efforts to clean up the 42nd Street neighborhood and return it to the theatrical zone it once was. Previous productions include: When You Coming Back Red Ryder?, Loot, Look Back in Anger, and Responsible Parties.

Hammerstein recently adapted and directed Under the Table at The Piano Store, for his Last Minute Productions. He is also one of the resident directors of the Bat Theatre Co., and currently is co-producing Soho Rep's annual New Play Festival, Summer Camp. The cast of Search and Destroy includes Jose Antonio, Chris Armond, Sergio Cacciotti, Jack Cleary, Jacqueline Donelli, Steve Gormley, Stanley Hathaway, Geraldine McKeon, Ray Norberto, Joe Serpa, Randy Singer, Carl Tarcangeli andSebastian Ystrom.

HowardKorder's Search and Destroy runs at the Pantheon Theater, May 27-June 13. For reservations and more information call (212) 459 9620.

-- By Sean McGrath