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Strangers

October 12 - 23, 2011

Strangers

Written by Michael Edan
October 12 - 23, 2011

How well do we know those who are most close to us? What is the source of one’s ethics and their claim upon one’s beliefs? Where is the line between faith and fallacy?

Claire, a minister’s wife, has a late night visit from a disoriented stranger, Andrew, at her isolated campsite while her husband is away getting additional provisions. Andrew’s unexpected presence weaves a conversation that is awkward, convivial, eerie, and ultimately unsettling. Three days later Claire is at home with her husband Jonathan, preparing for a banquet where he is being honored. A storm is approaching. An unexpected radio broadcast relays information about Andrew and activates Claire’s unresolved disquiet from her previous encounter. Sudden revelations plunge Claire and Jonathan into turmoil and a horrific dilemma where repressed emotions escalate into a battle of wills. More is at stake than the survival of their marriage.

Variations Theatre Group, in association with its second annual Harvest One-Act Play Festival, proudly presents the World Premiere of STRANGERS, a full length drama written by the 2010 Festival winner for Best Play, Michael Edan. Michael Edan’s 90 minute play will be presented during the Harvest One Act Play festival in mid October.

As part of his award in 2010, Michael was given the opportunity by Variations Theatre Group to develop an original full length production.

Director: Kirk Gostkowski

starring

Claire: Anastasia Zorin
Andrew: Sean Macbride Murray
Jonathan: Jeffrey A. Wisniewski

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Fool for Love

February 23 – March 5, 2011

Fool for Love

Written by Sam Shepard | Directed by Rich Ferraioli
February 23 - March 5, 2011

May is hiding out at an old motel in the Mojave Desert. An old flame and childhood friend, Eddie, finds her there. He threatens to metaphorically, and at times literally, drag her back into the life she had fled from.

“I get sick every time you come around.
Then I get sick when you leave.
You’re like a disease to me.”
– May

Through searing truth and dark humor, Fool for Love shows the story of two people who just can’t live without each other. Whether they like it or not. As with most of Sam Shepards plays: reality and dream; truth and lies; past and present mingle in an explosive and emotional experience.