What would people say around you if they didn't think you could understand a word they said?
That question is a driving force behind the plot of a new Arts Club production coming to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
The Arts Club is taking its production of Larry Shue's farce The Foreigner on the road starting Feb. 18, and it'll be stopping in Burnaby for shows on March 12 and 13.
It tells the tale of Charlie (John Voth), who just wants a little peace and quiet when he heads to a fishing lodge in Georgia - and so opts to masquerade as a foreigner who can't speak English. He soon discovers that people will say the most extraordinary things when they think no one can understand them.
"It's a tale of tolerance, friendship, and the magic of kindness," said director Evan Frayne in a press release. "Charlie's plight is one that we can all relate to: How does one acquire personality? What must it be like to tell a funny story? To arouse laugher; anger; respect; to be thought wise? I couldn't be more excited to once again be working on this heartwarming play with this amazing cast, who won three Jessie Awards for their outstanding performances in 2014."
Starring alongside Voth are Peter Carlone, Erla Faye Forsyth, Mack Gordon, Byron Noble, Ryan Scramstad and Kaitlin Williams.
The Foreigner is onstage at the Shadbolt Centre Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $42 regular or $38 for seniors and students. Buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
You can find out more about the production at www.artsclub.com.
