We
tell stories so that we can justify our actions. Even two people who lived
through the same event, can see it differently. When we hear all sides of the
story, we can begin to piece together something approximating the truth.
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| Rachel Brodeur and Corinna Burns Photo by Katie Reing. |
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Nua Theatre Company, which presents “Contemporary theatre from Ireland,
England, Scotland and Wales,” has found a charming play about small town
secrets and invites us into a pub to hear the participants tell their sides of
the story. It’s filled with a hint of violence and lots of unfulfilled
sexuality, and goes perfectly with a pint of whatever you’re drinking.
Mary
(Corinna Burns) and Tom (Charlie DelMarcelle) are married, although they seem
happier apart. Even their daughter, a never seen Jessie, has moved away.
Meanwhile Lydia (Rachel Brodeur), whose husband has left her and taken their
child with him, moves into the house next door, a house that once belonged to
an old woman that Mary considered a witch, and the potential for
misunderstandings and a hint of French farce ensue.
Tom
and Lydia are plagued by secrets which Mary is determined to uncover, whether
by spying on her neighbor from her kitchen counter, or badgering Tom until he
just can’t take it anymore.
