TRIPTYCH is the story of Stan and Sara, best friends and working class actors who dream of bigger things outside their small, Midwestern lives. As the story unfolds, Stan is disenchanted with his hopes of being an actor and is looking for something new in his life. Sara, ever hopeful, prods him into auditioning for one more role in a play. An eccentric director takes a chance on him, casting him as the lead in a surreal vampire drama entitled, “In Morte Vita”. Much to their surprise, Sara is cast as his romantic leading lady and as they spend more time together rehearsing and share their first kiss, their bond becomes stronger. All seems well.

Raven, a mysterious freelance photographer, arrives at rehearsal one day and catches Stan's eye. In spite of her beauty, Raven is insecure and hesitant about getting close to people, especially men, preferring to experience the world through her lens, spending most of her time alone and treating men as disposable confections. This would not be the case with Stan, for after a cast party, they connect and a passionate encounter prompts a tumultuous romance and for the first time, she let’s down her guard and opens her heart.

Meanwhile, Sara begins to discover her own true feelings for Stan, realizing she’s fallen in love with him. Yet Stan, ever fond of Sara, is caught up with Raven, as their relationship grows and intensifies. But, then Sara's hard work pays off when an industry connection offers them an opportunity to co-star in a motion picture. Overwhelmed, confused, but hopeful to maybe see his dream fulfilled, Stan now has difficult choice to make. A choice that will inevitably alter all their lives forever.

Part of the KCFRINGE FESTIVAL www.kcfringe.org

Tuesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 @ 3:00 p.m. All screenings will be in the Crown Center cinema, 2450 Grand. (inside Crown Center)