Barry Creyton’s play “Double Play” is a witty, bittersweet comedy in two acts about a divorced couple, George and Alexandra, who meet again after five years apart. Cutting compliments, old resentments, and mutual provocations quickly lead the two into a compromising situation. They are ready to destroy each other, yet somewhere deep in their hearts the feeling still smolders that this story is not over yet.
The tempting urge to continue what once began turns out to be stronger than common sense and leads them both into the territory of a second chance. The twists and turns of the relationship become increasingly delicate, exciting, and dangerous.
They have once again boarded the same train and hope that this time it will take them to a different final destination. But the speed is increasing, and with it the risk of once again ending up on the old tracks.
Director Inga Krasovska on the production:
“The central question of the performance is whether a second chance in a relationship is possible. Is it possible to start over with someone you know too well? Can the past be left at the previous station? And perhaps the second chance is exactly what was meant to happen? Maybe this time it will work out. This is a relevant theme not only in relationships, but also the key issue of the ‘New Age’ person. How do you live in a ‘new way’? How do you recognize old, nonfunctional patterns of thought within yourself?”
The roles of George and Alexandra will be played by the audience-acclaimed actors Inga Misāne-Grasberga and Gundars Grasbergs. A special intrigue is added to this production by the fact that the two actors are life partners offstage as well. This raises a particularly interesting question: how will a married couple portray two people who were once married but are now divorced? The added third character, portrayed by Mārtiņš Počs, will be one of the main drivers of the story.
Cast: Inga Misāne-Grasberga, Gundars Grasbergs, Mārtiņš Počs.
Director: Inga Krasovska
Event organized by: SIA “Skatuve”
Performance length: 2 hours with an intermission
Age restriction: 16+
