“Constellations” examines chance, love

The Whitefish Theatre Co. presents its final Black Curtain Theatre production of the 2017-2018 season with “Constellations” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. This Broadway smash hit written by Nick Payne, one of the most gifted dramatists of a new generation, has performances on May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Breathlessly navigating through the romantic journey of being in love, “Constellations” takes a chance encounter between two lost souls and opens the door to the infinite possibilities of their relationship, looking at how the tiniest change in the details of their lives can lead them on completely different paths.

This spellbinding play begins with a simple meeting at a party between physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland. They hit it off...or perhaps they don’t. One of them is married … or maybe they’re both single. Called “sexy, sophisticated and gorgeous” by the New York Times, “Constellations” looks at the boundless potential of a connection between two people and the difference between choice and destiny.

“While the play explores the eternal question of how much control we have over our own fate, it ultimately is a tender story of love,” said director Renee Frances Conn. “Given their differing backgrounds, the probability of Roland and Marianne falling in love is slim. Yet, in single moments in time when things align, the possibilities of love are infinite, inexplicable and miraculous.”

Cast members include Christopher Fannon as Roland and Melissa Rees as Marianne.

Viewers are reminded that as a Black Curtain production, there will minimal staging, no set or props and actors will be reading from a script. Viewers are also reminded that this play has mature language and themes.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students with general seating. Tickets are sold only at the door on the evenings of each show. The Box Office opens at 6:30 p.m. and is located at 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. For more information, call 862-5371. This show is sponsored by Soroptomist International of Whitefish.