Expat theater group showcases new work

By John Redmond

The local expat Probationary Theatre Company will stage Stephen Belber’s two-hander “Dusk Rings A Bell” at the White Box Theatre in Yongsan from Oct. 7 through 16.

Set in modern Barrack Obama times, this compassionate love story tells the tale of Molly and Ray who rediscover each other 25 years after a random kiss in their teens. But who are they now? Where has life taken them? With emotional rhetoric and sympathetic prose, “Dusk” explores the humanity of the two characters and the inevitable circumstances that have directed their paths.

The play will be directed by first time director Tara Herman who most recently performed in “If These Tables Could Talk” and “Some Girls.”

“Audiences are sure to embrace this bittersweet love story because of the tender relationship between Ray and Molly. It’s realistic in the way it’s written and perhaps akin to our own lives,” explains Herman.

Desiree Munro, who plays Molly and Daniel White, who plays Ray, are no strangers to the theater. Munro is the creative director of Probationary Theatre Company and has performed in a vast number of plays at White Box Theatre, including her recent role in “Cosi.” She and White are also longtime friends.

Stephen Belber is an American playwright, screenwriter and film director who also wrote for the U.S. TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” His Broadway debut came in 2004 with his play "Match."

“Dusk” will run on weekends only. Performances times are Fridays at 9 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are 15,000 won and can booked in advance by emailing probationarytheatre@gmail.com

White Box Theatre is located near Hyochang Park, exit 2. For more information contact Liam Mitchinson at probationarytheatre@gmail.com or log on to www.probationarytheatrecompany.com.