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Leaving Metropolis
- Director: Brad Fraser
- Writer: Brad Fraser
- Producer: Ken Mead; Jeff Peeler
CGiii Comment
Adapted from his stunning play, Poor Super Man - ordinary lives crash into lives less ordinary.
As usual, the play was much better. There is no faulting Fraser's writing, it's fast and clever...but, his direction is rather stilted - losing pace with his dialogue.
Unfortunately, some of the performances are way below par.
However, this is an interesting piece and is definitely worth a look - just imagine it on stage and you will be lost in words.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
David is a painter with painter's block who takes a job as a waiter to get some inspiration. He falls for hunky diner owner Matt, who falls just as hard back. But Violet, Matt's wife is a complicating factor! Toss in David's best friends a dying pre-op transsexual best friend and an aging, bitter, fag-hag journalist. Will David break up Matt's marriage? Will Violet learn the truth? Will David or Matt learn the true meaning of love?
Cast & Characters
Troy Ruptash as David;
Vince Corazza as Matt;
Lynda Boyd as Kryla;
Cherilee Taylor as Violet;
Thom Allison as Shannon;
Arne MacPherson as Homeless Man;
Tom Anniko as Businessman;
Paul Stafford as Goth Boy;
Kirsten Johnson as Sharon;
John Bluethner as Mayor;
David Brindle as Television Announcer