{"id":22778,"date":"2019-01-24T18:12:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T23:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=22778"},"modified":"2019-01-24T18:12:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T23:12:40","slug":"dont-be-afraid-to-see-proscenophobia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/dont-be-afraid-to-see-proscenophobia\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t be Afraid to See \u201cProscenophobia\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Review by Scott Johnston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although you\u2019re unlikely to find the definition in most dictionaries, proscenophobia can loosely be defined as stage fright.
\nIt is also the name of Theatre Aurora\u2019s latest play, which is set within a play.
\nWritten by Bettine Manktelow, it not surprisingly based in the dressing room of a theatre, where the entire play takes place.
\nThe story revolves around a company of performers, who are nearing the end of a tour of what is agreed by all to be a not so great thriller.
\nEveryone\u2019s tired and their nerves are frayed from both being on the road for so long, and from no one having any work lined up when the show will soon be over. There\u2019s also a bit of friction based on the history between some of the characters.
\nBut there may be some light on the horizon as the understudy finally gets her big break, and a new investor may step in to save the day.
\nThat is, until one of them dies during a performance under mysterious circumstances.
\nWas it an accident? Was it murder? Who has a motive? Or perhaps, who has the best motive? You\u2019ll be left guessing until the final scene.
\nThe first act spends time introducing the characters and their inter-relationships. Things pick up speed in the second act where accusations are raised and proverbial fingers start to be pointed.
\nThe six member cast do an excellent job with each of their characters.
\nGerri Sefi, Kirsty Campbell and Karen Geoffrey portray the jaded and often bickering cast of the play within a play.
\nJamie Sherman and Tracy Mckay have the roles of the long suffering, but crafty members of the stage crew. Imre Szabo portrays the ex-husband of two of the cast members, who is not averse to shifting allegiances his to support his own agenda.
\nThis is an interesting whodunit, with a few twists. Don\u2019t be afraid to see it.<\/p>\n

Evening performances of \u201cProscenophobia\u201d continue at Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Drive, January 24, 25, 26, 31, and February 1 and 2, with a matinee January 27. Information and tickets are available through the box office at 905-727-3669.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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