The Love Trial
THE LOVE TRIAL a modern Greek tragedy by Kiki Dranias.
The Opening Scene
THE BAPTISM
Bill Rowat (left) as FATHER, Anton May (center) as GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST and Christine Rodriguez as GODMOTHER
Written under a metaphorical scope of the eight notions of love defined by the Ancient Greeks, THE LOVE TRIAL is when a bunch of love addicts from a Love Anonymous group press charges against a "perfect lover", for what they claim is a reckless approach to loving.
In the form of a fictional love trial, this modern Greek tragedy depicts how a father - the Captain - aims to do right by his late daughter, who took her own life.
In this play, we are all witness, judge and jury to Storge, Philia, Agape, Mania, Pragma, Ludus, Eros and Philautia. Which of the loves gets charged and is the accused one guilty?
The play explores themes of love, death, revenge, family dynamics, and mental health.
THE LOVE TRIAL by Kiki Dranias & directed by Diana Fajrajsl was presented live for seven Equity shows, from Dec 2 – 11, 2021 at Masonic Temple Hall, 1850 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal.
Cast alphabetically Anton May / Bill Rowat / Brett Watson / Christine Rodriguez / Howard Rosenstein / Matthew Kabwe / Tania Kontoyanni / Val Mervis
Set & Costume Design by Cassandre Chatonnier / Lighting Design by Aurora Torok / Sound Design by Diana Fajrajsl / Stage Manager Sierra Alarie / Produced by Purple Divine.
