A critically acclaimed Arts Club production from the spring of 2017 is returning to the stage for the Arts Club on Tour season this fall.
The Piano Teacher, by Vancouver playwright Dorothy Dittrich, will be onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4.
The play follows Erin (Megan Leitch), a concert pianist who hasn’t touched a piano since her husband died. As Elaine (Caitriona Murphy), a piano teacher, gently reacquaints her with her instrument, other life changes follow – including a simple update to Erin’s home that brings the unexpected companionship of a contractor, Tom (Kamyar Pazandeh).
“It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to come back to the play after some time away,” Dittrich said in a press release. “Now we have this beautiful opportunity to return to the story, to explore and try things that time and distance have allowed us to ruminate on, wonder about and sometimes discover after the fact.”
All the actors from the original production return for the tour, and Rachel Ditor and Scott Bellis co-direct the touring production.
“I have been a fan of Dorothy’s storytelling for many years,” said Ditor in the release. “She has such insight about the role of music in our lives and its miraculous ability to change us. I’m thrilled we get to share this original work with more people. No one has left this play unmoved.”
The Piano Teacher is onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4, with 8 p.m. shows both nights. Tickets are $49, or $45 for students and seniors. Buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
See more information at www.artsclub.com.
