ABOUT THE PLAY

Aperian Stage Company, in association with the Toronto Fringe Festival, is proud to present DAMAGES, a new play by Michael Posner. DAMAGES, a searing drama about family, betrayal and restitution, will be staged at the George Ignatieff Theatre for seven performances only, July 4 to 12, 2008.

Starring Harvey Atkin and Howard Jerome, two veterans of Canadian stage, film and television, DAMAGES is directed by award-winning Kayla Gordon, former artistic director of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre.

The play tells the story of Jacob and Ezra, estranged for 30 years, now in their twilight years. One cold October afternoon, Ezra comes to pay a visit. As he gradually discloses his reasons for the reunion, the two are forced to confront demons they had conveniently left behind, including an act of supreme betrayal and the appropriate compensation that may be due. What is the statute of limitations on personal wrongs? If a crime is not technically illegal, how can justice be done? And is it possible to forgive, even when guilt is acknowledged?