The Vagabond Players are presenting a Pulitzer Prize-winning play as their first production of 2019.
The theatre company is presenting Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, at the Bernie Legge Theatre from Feb. 9 to March 2. Previews are on Feb. 7 and 8.
The play tells the story of Becca and Howie Corbett (played by Alexandra Wilson and Rob Stover), who have a picture-perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of their four-year-old son. Soon afterwards, Becca’s younger, irresponsible sister, Izzy (Julia Chayko), announces that she is pregnant.
As Becca and Howie grow apart, Becca’s mother (Nancy Ebert) badgers Becca about her grieving process. And, complicating it all, Jason (Adam Beggs), the young driver who killed Becca and Howie’s son, continually shows up to ask for forgiveness.
“Tensions build, for the group is on a bumpy ride to healing with no road map in sight,” a press release says. “Rabbit Hole delves into the complexity of a family navigating deep grief and learning what it means to live a fruitful life when things fall apart.”
It’s onstage Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 regular, or $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 tickets for the preview shows.
See www.vagabondplayers.ca or call 604-521-0412 to reserve. The Bernie Legge Theatre is in Queen’s Park.
