Erin Community Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of Vino Veritas for their Spring 2012 show.
Written by Detroit native David MacGregor, the play makes its Canadian debut on stage at Erin’s Centre 2000 for two weeks in March.
First staged at Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan in 2006, Vino Veritas has gone on to great professional acclaim in both the United States and Europe.
“We are extremely excited to be able to present this show as a Canadian premiere” said Erin Community Theatre’s (ECT) president Rob Dodds.
The play centres around two couples that meet for a cocktail before attending an annual Halloween costume party.
The ‘vino veritas’ in question is the ceremonial wine of a native tribe in Peru. Described as a tribal truth serum, it allows the couples to experience an evening of unbridled honesty.
Actors Susanna Lamy and John Carter star as Lauren and Phil, the couple who acquired the wine on a recent adventure in Peru.
Marg Brady, seen most recently on our stage in last season’s acclaimed production of Stepping Out and newcomer to ECT Gary McIlravey play Claire and Ridley, next-door neighbours and test subjects for the vino veritas.
This adult ‘comedy of dark truths’ fulfills the theatre company mandate nicely.
Director Kathryn DeLory said, “We are always looking for interesting, unique and thought provoking scripts to present to our audiences in Erin. I believe we’ve scored a major coup with Vino Veritas. It blends an inventive storyline with hilarious situations and creative ideas.”
Vino Veritas will be on stage at Erin’s Centre 2000 from March 22 to 24 and March 28 to 31 at 8pm. The March 24 performance is for 2pm.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors.
They can be obtained through What’s Cookin’ at 98 Main Street, 519-833-0909, or can be purchased at the box office.
