‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ shares powerful story
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With an uncanny resemblance to author Mitch Albom, Brandon-raised actor Kai Choy will portray him this week.
In a 7 Ages Productions’ presentation of "Tuesdays with Morrie," Choy will take on the role of the now famous sportswriter whose visits to his sociology professor from Brandeis University have been shared with the whole world.
"It’s a very powerful story and it’s one that I’ve enjoyed. Mitch is a character who struggles with expressing his emotions. That’s been an interesting challenge for me," said Choy, who now resides in Winnipeg, but has returned home for the upcoming shows. "It’s very emotional and it’s made me think a lot."
The non-fiction book, first published in 1997, recounts Albom’s visits to his university professor and mentor Morrie Schwartz, who was afflicted with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). It was later transformed into a play by Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher.
Director George Buri of 7 Ages Productions wanted to offer a balanced season, having produced two musicals — "Rent" and "West Side Story" — along with "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" earlier this season.
"This is life affirming. It’s a powerful, moving play. I’m very pleased with how the actors are interacting with each other," Buri said, adding that there is humour in the work.
"I think it’s better than the book in many ways."
Because "Tuesdays with Morrie" is a two-person play, it has been demanding for both Choy and Peter Buehler, who plays the role of Schwartz, but both have risen to the occasion.
"I’ve never had a role where I’ve been asked to portray an actual person. So, it’s a little daunting because you want to be fair to that person," said Buehler, who was last seen as Bottom in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream."
"I’m glad that we have a chance to do it. It’s a wonderful challenge."
"Tuesdays with Morrie," staged by 7 Ages Productions, will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University’s School of Music.
Rush seating tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and are available at Pennywise Books, by calling 727-3156 or some may be at the door (cash only).