Plaid Thursday Productions Presents CONTEMPORARY KNIGHTS Through Aug 10

CONTEMPORARY KNIGHTS is 2 interconnected one act plays about mental illness, suicide, and the psychological aftermath of rape-trauma on a woman with obsessive compulsive disorder.

LEDGES: Marie, a beautiful woman being treated for bi-polar disorder, meets Paul, a charming young man, on the roof of her former office building. Depressed and suicidal, Paul convinces Marie to come back to earth for a cup of coffee. A one night stand develops into something more. When Marie goes off her medication the couple is forced to reevaluate the stability of their relationship.

BLACK FLATS: Kiya, a young woman with OCD has progressed into a debilitating episode of agoraphobia after being assaulted. Her friend and neighbour Sherrie, a burlesque dancer, is growing annoyed by Kiya's inability to move on and increasing dependency on her. Kiya is forced to confront her trauma as two young men breach the safety of her home.

CONTEMPORARY KNIGHTS, written and directed by Lauren Stone and starring Sean Colby, Michaela Di Cesare, Nicky Fournier, and Kenny Streule, will play The Freestanding Room, 4324 St. Laurent Blvd, Montreal, July 30th-August 10th, playing Thur-Sat at 8pm and Sun at 5pm. Tickets: $10/$8 students and seniors cash at the door. For reservations, email plaidthursdayproductions@gmail.com.

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