by Keith Huff

January 22-25, 2015 at 8 p.m.; January 24 and 25, 2015 at 2 p.m.

The Grocery, 1362 Queen Street East, Toronto

Starring John Palmieri and Anthony Parise

Elaine O'Neal, Director
Devon Potter, Stage Manager

A dark duologue filled with sharp storytelling and biting repartee, A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago. Joey and Denny have been best friends since kindergarten, and after working together for several years as policemen in Chicago, they are practically family: Joey helps out with Denny's wife and kids; Denny keeps Joey away from the bottle. But when a domestic disturbance call takes a turn for the worse, their friendship is put on the line. The result is a harrowing journey into a moral gray area where trust and loyalty struggle for survival against a sobering backdrop of pimps, prostitutes, and criminal lowlifes.

Recommended for adult audiences only due to strong language and mature content. 

Praise for Paper Moon Productions' A Steady Rain:

Mooney on Theatre: "Evocative and Colourful." Read the full review

My Entertainment World: "full of remarkable achievement." Read the full review

Anthony Parise (Denny), Outstanding Actor nominee, My Entertainment World: My Theatre Awards - Toronto

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"A Steady Rain" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.