Continuing the trend of two-act plays to open a new season, ‘The Mysterious Mr. Love? is set to hit the Clarkston Village Players? stage in Depot Theatre Sept. 30 with a thriller to keep audience members guessing.
‘It crosses over a lot of genres and that’s why I like it,? Rikki Schwartz, director, said.
Based on a book by Karoline Leach, the play focuses on a man who has made an entire livelihood out of ‘wooing? and marrying women for their wealth or possessions.
‘They have something that catches his eye,? Schwartz said.
The play features only two characters, represented by CVP members Amy Seaman and Dean Vanderkolk.
‘They’re the best there is,? Schwartz said.
As rehearsals continue for the cast and crew of the small production, Schwartz has been pleased with the story’s outcome.
‘I didn’t expect the author to understand the psychology of both men and women,? Schwartz said.
Schwartz also sees the audience coming away very satisfied after the final two-act play of the 2004-2005 season.
‘They’ll find both quality and content to be unique,? Schwartz said. ‘I think they’ll find the acting to be outstanding and be surprised by the plot’s twists and turns. It keeps you wondering.?
The unexpected aspects of the plot are features Schwartz believes will keep audience members guessing.
‘They’ll go home and rethink the whole play,? Schwartz said. ‘I think it’s different than any other theater experience they’ve ever been to. As experiences go, it’s (play) different and engaging.?
‘The Mysterious Mr. Love? is on stage Sept. 30, Oct. 1-3 and 7-9. For tickets or more information, call the Depot Theater at (248) 625-8811.