Vino Veritas

by David MacGregor

Full-length. "Vino Veritas" is a dark comedy about the truth--how some people need it to survive, while others need to avoid it at all costs. On Halloween night, lives and familiar traditions unravel when two couples share a Peruvian wine made from the skins of blue dart tree frogs, and more than one mask is dropped on this eventful evening.

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Megan Ann Jacobs: Vino Veritas by David MacGregor

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I had the pleasure of seeing this show at the Phoenix Theatre and it was truly remarkable. The concept of the 'magic wine' truly allowed for quick escalation of laughs and drama. You catch these characters at these incredible cross roads in their lives, some of them not even knowing they were there. Often they are their own worst enemies and communication breakdowns always lead to dynamic climaxes. A great show and the production I saw was masterfully done. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of seeing this show at the Phoenix Theatre and it was truly remarkable. The concept of the 'magic wine' truly allowed for quick escalation of laughs and drama. You catch these characters at these incredible cross roads in their lives, some of them not even knowing they were there. Often they are their own worst enemies and communication breakdowns always lead to dynamic climaxes. A great show and the production I saw was masterfully done. Highly recommend!

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LAUREN - Professional photographer in her 30s-40s.
PHIL - Photographer husband of LAUREN in his 30s-40s.
RIDLEY - Physician in his 30s-40s.
CLAIRE - Wife of RIDLEY and stay-at-home mom in her 30s-40s.

Development History

Type Workshop, Organization Purple Rose Theatre Company, Year 2007

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Alle Saija Theatre Farm (Kaagna, Estonia), Year 2024
Type Community Theater, Organization Kent County Theatre Guild (Dover, DE), Year 2024
Type Professional, Organization Wiesbaden Performing Arts Center (Wiesbaden, Germany), Year 2024
Type Community Theater, Organization Main Street Live! (Trinidad, CO), Year 2023
Type Community Theater, Organization Russell Community Theatre (Russell, KS), Year 2023
Type Community Theater, Organization Viljandi Seasaare Teatris (Viljanidi, Estonia), Year 2023
Type Fringe, Organization Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Exeter University Theatre Company), Year 2023
Type Community Theater, Organization Bellingham Theatre Guild (Bellingham, WA), Year 2022
Type Community Theater, Organization Cambrian Players (Thunder Bay, ON), Year 2022
Type Community Theater, Organization New Plymouth Repertory Society (New Plymouth, New Zealand), Year 2022
Type Community Theater, The Off-Central Players, Year 2022
Type Community Theater, Organization Vallhalla Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Year 2022
Type Community Theater, Organization Clarkston Village Players (Clarkston, MI), Year 2020
Type Community Theater, Organization Olympia Little Theatre (Olympia, WA), Year 2019
Type Professional, Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis, Year 2019
Type University, Organization Oregon Tech Drama Club (Klamath Falls, OR), Year 2018
Type Professional, Organization Purple Rose Theatre (Chelsea, MI), Year 2017
Type Professional, Organization Theatre 40 (Beverly Hills, CA), Year 2017
Type Community Theater, Organization Linkville Players (Klamath Falls, OR), Year 2016
Type Professional, Organization Erin Community Theatre (Erin, ON), Year 2012
Type Professional, Organization Lansing Civic Players (Lansing, MI), Year 2012
Type Professional, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Year 2010
Type Professional, Organization Theatre B (Fargo, ND), Year 2010
Type Professional, Organization Nebraska Repertory Theatre (Lincoln, NE), Year 2009
Type Professional, Organization Purple Rose Theatre (Chelsea, MI), Year 2008

Awards

Best New Play

Ann Arbor News

2008

Genre

comedy,

dark comedy,

drama

Subject Matter Keywords

halloween,

marriage,

wine

Length

90 minutes to two hours

Cast Size

Age of Intended Audience

ages 14-17,

ages 18 and up

Supporting Materials

Published Script

https://www.playscripts.com/play/3039

Script Sample

Vino Veritas - Act One.pdf

Supporting Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEeXAGYyD10,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i-W_OpKNZQ

Reviews

Ann Arbor News

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Director Guy Sanville does fine work bringing MacGregor's accomplished, smart, and insightful script to life. So here's the truth: there's an entertaining, thought-provoking new show at the Rose. Just make sure to buckle your seatbelts. It is - in the best way possible - a bumpy night.
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Dexter Leader (Dexter, MI)

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It wasn't uncommon to see laughter erupting from one member of the audience, while the person next to them held a hand to their face in embarrassment or shock…challenges real-world beliefs so smartly that it's a wonder anyone had the wherewithal to blink without making a conscious effort.
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Between the Lines (Michigan)

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Both funny and gut-wrenching, MacGregor's script covers plenty of territory in just under two-hours…the playwright offers wisdom and insight into many aspects of the human condition. MacGregor especially shines with his meticulous planning and realistic dialogue, digging deeper into the psyches of his characters to reveal their--and our--humanity.
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Prairie Public Radio (Fargo, ND)

“
If the truth be told, the latest dramatic offering uncorked at Theatre B, is delightfully sharp, with a hint of fruitiness and a nice mellow finish.
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Ann Arbor Observer

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…a truly well-constructed and believable play about the things that people, as a matter of survival, avoid talking about: a kind of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" on drugs.
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Arts Pulse (Fargo, ND)

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…surprising and hilarious…an evening of brutal honesty, the likes of which few friendships—or marriages—survive.
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StageSceneLA

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"Vino Veritas" looks absolutely fabulous…has both freshness and edge, and is well worth checking out.
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Star City Blog (Lincoln, NE)

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…a fascinating deconstruction of day-to-day life and the society in which we live…without being preachy, the show pits the painful truth against the lies we are all too often happy to live.
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Current Magazine

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The explosive cocktail of spirits mixed with honesty leads to wild accusations, poignant confessions, and rips the honey-coated lid off Winnie the Pooh.
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Detroit Free Press

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Some plays arrive at just the right moment. For me, the cleverly executed ‘Vino Veritas,’ about two middle-age couples and an honesty-inducing bottle of wine, speaks directly and profoundly about marriage, child-rearing, career choices, even the existence of God. It also made me laugh -- hard.
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