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Manitoba Theatre Centre has seriously delivered in "Doubt: A Parable." With only this week remaining, I urge anyone who enjoys the arts to see this play. The performance by all cast members was extraordinary; however the lead character - Sister Aloysius- played by Nancy Palk (the same role Meryl Streep received an Oscar nomination for) was shattering. It makes me think Mrs. Streep may have taken some pointers from Mrs. Palk's performance.
Set in the Bronx in early 60's, the play is about a nun - Sister Aloysius - who is the principle of a Catholic school, and who grows suspicious of a young priest and his relationship with the school's only black, male student. Determined by her suspicions, Sister Aloysius attacks the priest with her unproven allegations, risking the destruction of her own career as well as his.
The title of the play is exactly how the play leaves the audience - in a state of wonderment, left with questions as to what actually happened between the priest and the male student. A true showing of how tight dialogue and strong delivery can take a viewer through a multitude of emotions, with no clear conclusion other than the satisfaction of a night well entertained.
MTC - well done!
