About the Project
Olivia and Arthur are sharing some time together in the park when they’re interrupted by a man in uniform, who uses a roll of tape to bifurcate the bench upon which they are sitting. The relations between two neighboring countries have become hostile, borders are being redrawn, and Arthur suddenly finds himself in a different country from Olivia, on the other end of the shared bench. When Arthur attempts to join Olivia, he is stopped by the guard, who asks for his papers which, naturally, he doesn’t have, the borders having been newly drawn. Olivia expects Arthur to assert himself and join her anyway. But can he? There are, after all, two opposing armed forces to thwart him.
Will Arthur and Olivia ever be together again?
“An Incident at the Border” is a dark absurdist comedy satirizing international as well as interpersonal relationships. The playwright is Kieran Lynn, a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. The prolific writer’s plays have been produced throughout the U.K. His recent plays include “Pushing Up Poppies,” “Bunnies,” “The Last Dictator,” and “The Bicycle Thieves” (based on the classic Italian film).
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