O N S TAG E I N A Z Things I Know to Be True
Things I Know to Be True
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hile in Arizona this month, you have a rare opportunity to see the American Premiere production of the family drama by renowned Australian playwright, Andrew Bovell. Things I Know to Be True was originally mounted in Adelaide, Australia in 2016 before touring the U.K. to critical acclaim. Arizona Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Milwukee Repertory Theatre, will be bringing the production to Tucson through May 11th, and then to Phoenix through June 2nd. The original Australian setting has been adjusted in this version to reflect a typical American family. Audience reactions to the intensely emotional depiction of everyday life and family have been palpable. Moved to both laughter and tears, audiences have found the play to be powerfully engaging. The intimate look into the lives of this relatable family can be hauntingly familiar, as we recognize our own imperfect families, struggles, choices and tragedies displayed before us.
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by Andrew Bovell ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY (520) 622 - 2823 in Tucson (602) 256 - 6995 in Phoenix arizonatheatre.org Performing in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art; and in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center. April 20 - May 11, 2019 (Tucson) May 16 - June 2, 2019 (Phoenix)
Particularly innovative is the use of physical movement to illustrate and demarcate the notes of tension within the storyline. Director Mark Clements (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director) and Movement Director Julia Rhoads (Artistic Director of Lucky Plush Productions) collaborate on this highly physical production. Audiences throughout the UK and Australia have found this play to be quite touching in its highly focused examination of the secrets and lies we tell ourselves and those closest to us. As one of the first American audiences you can see for yourself if the contemporary issues these characters face accurately reflect the generational turmoil and familial bonds you know to be true. AZ 49
