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- Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday matinees 2pm
Special Showings
- Pay-What-You-Can Preview: Thursday, Jan 24
- The 102.7 PEAK Cruiser on site: Saturday, January 26th (matinee and evening)
- Post-Show Artist Talkback: Friday, February 1
- Panel Discussion: Saturday, February 9 (approx. 4:30pm)
Featuring QMUNITY, Dignity Canada, and Lucia Frangione
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Jan 25-Feb 16
Leave of Absence
by Lucia Frangione
A community is blown apart when an audacious young girl challenges long-held views of spirituality and sexuality. The world premiere of a searing drama of bigotry and transcendence by the author of Espresso.
Director: Morris Ertman (My Name is Asher Lev)
Cast: Tom McBeath, Lucia Frangione (Espresso), Craig Erickson (Grace), Marie Russell, Karyn Guenther
“One of our most consistently interesting playwrights: intellectually and theologically sophisticated with a strong dose of eroticism and a nice sense of humour.” ~ Jerry Wasserman, Vancouverplays
AUDIENCE ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, SEXUALITY, AND VIOLENCE.
BONUS EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION
Saturday, Feb. 9th, join us for a panel discussion delving into the questions raised by the play. Panelists include Robin Perry (QMUNITY), Denis Benoit (Dignity Canada), and playwright Lucia Frangione. Moderated by Caroline MacGillivray (Founder, Beauty Night). MORE INFO
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Reviews — 3 Open
Caron Pell
Jan. 30, 2013
11:25 AM
Needless to say, this was an intentionally disturbing play with a brutal ending. The more I thought about the play (and I certainly did a lot of thinking), I began to conclude that the play was ultimately about sex for all the characters, in varying manifestations. After a few days, bullying, celebacy, spousal abuse, etc became secondary. I wonder if that was the intent of the author or was there just too much covered or hinted at?
While watching the play, my difficulty was in trying to determine where to focus my attention during certain parts. There was just so much going on – just as in life.
This play would make a good novel in which the various issues raised could be further developed.
Kudos to your young actress!!
Thank you for once again presenting plays that promote discussion.
Shelley
Feb. 1, 2013
11:03 AM
Very good play, well acted and a witty thought provoking story line.
Ruth
Feb. 5, 2013
9:09 PM
Good cast and not enough time to explore in more depth all of the issues that were raised. This would indeed require a book.
Very much the human condition portrayed.