News release
Olive Branch Theatricals’ production of “Which Way the Wind Blows,” a new drama written by playwright Robert Weibezahl and directed by Tamarah Ashton, is scheduled to open this weekend at the Valencia Town Center.
“This thought-provoking play explores themes of friendship, memory and moral conviction, asking: ‘What happens when doing the right thing forces you to confront the past you thought you left behind?’” said a news release from the nonprofit theater group.
At the heart of the story is Marty O’Neill (Richard Van Slyke), a seasoned police captain who has spent three decades upholding the law and living a contented life. But when a witness to an old hit-and-run case — Gerald Freeman (Aris Kakkis) — walks into his office, O’Neill is shaken by a haunting sense of recognition. As past and present collide, O’Neill faces a crisis of conscience that could unravel not only his career, but also his deepest beliefs about loyalty, truth and justice.
“This play is about more than just one man’s decision,” Ashton said in the release. “It’s about the weight of memory, the bonds of friendship, and the choices that define who we really are.”
The production is rated R for strong language and mature content. Showtimes are 2 p.m. Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 13. Tickets ($22.85 seniors/veterans/military, $24.95 general admission, including fees; students 15 and under free) are available at www.olivebranchtheatricals.org. The theater is at the Valencia Town Center mall, suite 3274.
