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Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

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Death and the Maiden, Ariel Dorfman's political drama, opens the Matrix Theatre Company's 2012-2013 Season. Running from September 21 through October 14, the play depicts a tense political and psychologically complex story which confronts the audience with issues of justice and revenge, especially in relationship to the punishment of war criminals. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 pm, with Sunday performances beginning at 3 pm, and are presented at the Matrix Theatre located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown.
 
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

For further information, or to purchase tickets, call 313 967 0599, or go to www.matrixtheatrecompany.org.

Paulina Salas, a former political prisoner, and her husband Gerardo Escobar, an attorney, live in a country at a time when its government is transitioning from dictatorship to democracy. Gerardo is rescued from a flat tire on a country road and safely delivered to his home by Dr. Roberto Miranda, a physician. When they arrive at Gerardo's home, Roberto finds himself accused of rape and torture by Paulina who insists he is the sadistic doctor who tortured her when she was a political prisoner. She takes him hostage, and puts him on trial forcing him to confess his crimes. Roberto's protest of his innocence leads to an all-night stand-off between the three characters. Complex relationships and thrilling twists and turns bring this story of love, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness to a surprising conclusion that will have audiences talking long after the show has ended.

Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Image

Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Image
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Image
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

Photo Flash: First Look at Matrix Theatre's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN Image

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