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How well do we know those who are most close to us? What is the source of one's ethics and their claim upon
one's beliefs? Where is the line between faith and fallacy?
Claire, a minister’s wife, has a late night visit from a disoriented stranger, Andrew, at her isolated campsite while her
husband is away getting additional provisions. Andrew's unexpected presence weaves a conversation that is awkward,
convivial, eerie, and ultimately unsettling. Three days later Claire is at home with her husband Jonathan, preparing for
a banquet where he is being honored. A storm is approaching. An unexpected radio broadcast relays information
about Andrew and activates Claire's unresolved disquiet from her previous encounter. Sudden revelations plunge
Claire and Jonathan into turmoil and a horrific dilemma where repressed emotions escalate into a battle of wills. More
is at stake than the survival of their marriage.
Variations Theatre Group, in association with its second annual Harvest One-Act Play Festival, proudly presents the
World Premiere of STRANGERS, a full length drama written by the 2010 Festival winner for Best Play Michael Edan.
Michael Edan's 90 minute play will be presented during the Harvest One Act Play festival in mid October.
As part of his award in 2010, Michael was given the opportunity by Variations Theatre Group to develop an original full
length production. STRANGERS is directed by VTG Associate Artistic Director Kirk Gostkowski.
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Cast (In order of appearance)
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Anastasia Zorin (Claire)
Anastasia was born in Munich, Germany into a Russian family and
moved to America about seven years ago. She is a graduate from
the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, School for Film & TV.
Recent credits include: "Fallen" at the Cherry Lane Theater,
"Madness: Chaos Order" at the 13th Street Reperatory, various
Fairytales with the Galli Theater NYC, "Crossed" with a Belgium Film
Company. She is truly honored to be a part of "Strangers".
Thank you mama, papa, and HS for your unconditional love and
support!
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Sean MacBride Murray (Andrew)
In the words of BBC Radio host Tara Gadomski, "Sean is a the
quintessential New York hyphenate." He splits his time between
teaching students with special needs in the Bronx and acting,
directing, writing and photography. His short film Nigel's Cookies
screened at the Big Apple Film Festival last year and his current film
project, Finn's Notes, is in the post-production stage. Favorite
acting credits include Arsenic and Old Lace (Teddy), Henry V
(Fluellen), Comedy of Errors (Angelo) and Finn in Finn's Notes. In
addition to writing and directing short films, Sean is developing two
comic book series, one for use in teaching history and the other for
scaring the bejesus out of people. Stay tuned. For more
information about Sean the actor, please visit
www.seanmacbridemurray.com. For more info about Sean's
photography visit www.smbmphotography.com.
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Jeffrey A. Wisniewski (Jonathan)
OFF-OFF BROADWAY: An Enemy of the People - On Wheels
Productions; Anyone for a Swingin' Threesome? - Just ASK
Productions; Gun-Shy - J City Theater; Somewhere in Between -
Collaborative Stages; Alley of Masks - Wings Theatre Company;
Death of a Salesman - Heights Players. REGIONAL THEATRE:
Osama the Hero - Cleveland Public Theatre; Black Milk - Studio
Theatre, Washington, DC. FILM: The Third - dir. Emon Hassan;
Stable - Paul J. Williams Productions; The Passenger - Briefcase
Productions (Won Best Leading Actor - Drama - 2009 Film Racing
Grand Prix) TRAINING: HB Studio, the Studio Theatre Acting
Conservatory (DC), and Allegheny College (PA). Thank you Kirk,
Variations Theatre, and my fellow cast members for this opportunity!
www.jeffreyawisniewski.com
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