April 11, 2024 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
A quiet evening is suddenly interrupted by two strangers in the Blackhorse Village Players Theatre’s production of Suburban Standoff.
Written by Michael Grant, and directed by Martin Buote, the scene is set in the living room of a retired couple’s home as they make plans for the evening.
Veteran performer, Morris Duante, is in the role of Hank, a man who is not adjusting very well to retired life.
Hank misses the more exciting days when he was still working, and now passes his time eating low-salt potato chips and watching television.
Hanks’ wife, Nancy, played by long-time theatre performer, Cheryl Phillips, is a little more upbeat when it comes to life after a career.
Nancy enjoys socializing and is preparing to go out to have fun with one of her social groups.
The evening takes a sudden turn when two strangers show up on Hank and Nancy’s doorstep, and invite themselves inside with nefarious intentions.
In the role of Ty, Christian Tribuzio, is a desperate man determined to get what he wants – even if he hasn’t really thought out his plan very well.
Ty’s life hasn’t been easy and his limited skills have left him on the fringe of society and unable to hold a steady job.
Emma Hedley takes on the role of Candy. Candy is Ty’s not-to-bright girlfriend who is along for the ride but would rather be somewhere else.
Candy is a former stripper who is proud of her past ‘dancing’ career but hopes to find a new job in a field that would make her happy.
While the intruders are not welcome in Hank and Nancy’s home, the couple reacts calmly when confronted in the sanctity of their own living room.
Hank plays along with Ty’s demands, but at the same time ridicules his abilities as a criminal, much to Ty’s chagrin.
There are subtle hints throughout the evening that Hank and Nancy’s past may have prepared them for such an event as having unwanted strangers in their home.
They devise a plan to turn the tables on their unwanted guests without raising suspicion. When they gain the upper hand, they make a decision that may determine some life choices for their visitors.
Suburban Standoff is performed in two acts.
The play is on the Blackhorse Village Player Theatre’s stage through to April 21.
You can get tickets by calling the box office at 905-880-5002, or online at www.blackhorsetheatre.ca.