MBS Productions world premieres Dream Awake this weekend

by Shawn Parikh

Mark-Brian Sonna Productions is about to begin a whole new season full of world premieres and new translations. This weekend will kick off the 2008-2009 year with the world premiere of Dream Awake written by Mark-Brian Sonna.

A court appointed psychologist is assigned to determine the sanity of a babysitter who is being charged with brutally murdering two children. Since the young woman has no recollection of the shocking event, to facilitate remembrance, the psychologist places her under hypnosis. The crime she proceeds to describe confirms her involvement in the brutal murder but not of the two children she's accused of but of two others. The mystery deepens as the young girl proceeds to reveal more details of this new crime and the police are unable to locate the victims. Is her recollection faulty? Has the psychologist inadvertently created a false memory thus making an innocent person now guilty? Or is the girl actually a serial killer caught? Thrill as the mystery unravels and you discover if her memories are part of a dream or if they happen while she was awake.

The show has been Rated "R" due to language, violence, and adult subject matter. As a bonus, there will be a special Halloween show on October 31 where price includes trick or treat bags & costume contest for the audience. And as a bonus is a special Day of the Dead show on November 1 where price includes traditional Mexican Day of Dead food & beverage at intermission & after show.

The play will run from October 16 - November 1 and tickets can be purchased online or by calling 214-477-4942.

Posted by Shawn