Actors Theater: Dark Thoughts and Dark Acts in “Torso”

Daphne (Aaimmee Johnson) prefers a knife while Eddie (Zach Knight) prefers a pistol in “Torso”

Actors Theater announces seven performances of the play “Torso” over three weekends

By Doug Bechtel

The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present seven performances of the play “Torso” by Seattle playwright Keri Healey. “Torso” is one of five plays nominated for an award in Seattle as the Outstanding New Play of 2012. This play received its first production in Seattle in March and this will be the second production of this exciting new play. The Actors Theater production of Torso features Aaimee Johnson as Daphne, Zach Knight as Eddie, Gillian Smith as Marlo, Tom Gossett as Dominick and Cara Russell as Tina.

“Torso,” is a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge. Steeped in grief after the wrongful death of her sister, Daphne learns that a childhood friend has been arrested for a shocking crime back in her family’s Midwestern hometown. As Daphne sets off on a desperate investigation to find out what happened, she finds that her own longing for the settling of scores can’t be ignored. This play explores how thin the line is between those who think dark thoughts and those who act on them.

The story of “Torso” is told through flashbacks and memory scenes in numerous locations in Seattle and the Midwest.

“Torso” opens on Friday, August 31st with additional performances September 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and closing night September 16th. All performances are 7:30 pm at the Grange. The playwright will attend the September 1st performance.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore, on-line at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional information, contact the Director, Doug Bechtel, at 317-5601.

This play contains strong language, adult situations and partial nudity. This play is not suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended.