WTG Presents FAT PIG In New Fractured Theatre Series

Windham Theatre Guild presents Fractured Theatre Series first production: Fat Pig, by Neil LaBute.

Fat Pig centers on Tom, a typical young professional who becomes involved in a relationship with a witty and charming plus-sized librarian, Helen. Tom is conflicted when his work associates, Carter and Jeannie, discover Helen and are highly judgmental and insulting about Helen's weight and appearance. The play follows Tom and Helen's relationship through a poignant, and eye opening production that hits on topics relevant to today's audience. The play explores how current beauty standards for women can be ridiculous and demonstrates how men are often pressured to make a 'smart choice' about a woman rather than a choice that is best for them.

Fat Pig premiered off-Broadway in 2004. Hailed as a provocative comedy that makes the audience think, in 2005 the play received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

Fat Pig represents what Fractured Theatre @ WTG hopes to provide: productions that may make you laugh, cry, shake your fists in anger, ponder and invoke conversation. Deemed as the "edgy little cousin" of the Windham Theatre Guild, Fractured Theatre shows are those productions that may not quite fit a main stage season, but provide a new outlet for more risqué, contemporary pieces for audiences, young and old.

Under the direction of Jim York, Fat Pig will be performed by newcomers to the Burton Leavitt Stage- Justin Smith (Tom), Elizabeth Reynolds (Helen), Aaron L. Schwartz (Carter) and WTG familiar favorite, Meg Clifton (Jeanette). Please be advised that the play contains mature subject matter.

March 2 & 3 at 7:30pm and March 4 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $19----Students/Seniors (60+) $16----UCONN/Eastern/QVCC $14 (with ID). Reserve your tickets now by calling 860-423-2245 or visit http://www.windhamtheatreguild.org/. Tickets Also Available at the Door. No Refunds

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