THEATRE: Ticket deal on a chilling thriller

Empty Spaces Theatre Company is known for producing edgy, off-beat pieces of theater that really make you think, from biting, philosophical courtroom dramas like "Jesus Hopped the A-Train" and "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot," to Mamet's controversial piece "Oleanna," that deals with manipulation and sexual harassment. Their latest production of Byrony Lavery's "Frozen," opening this weekend in the Mandell Theatre of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, promises more of the same, with an intense, three-person drama based on the study of a serial killer who murders children. This is definitely not for everyone, but if you are into gripping psychological thrillers, "Frozen" just might be your cup of tea.

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A riveting and dramatic exploration of the 20th century's last great taboos of pedophilia and serial killing. The mother of a young girl who went missing 20 years before seeks understanding in a confrontation with her daughter's killer, while a psychologist attempts to prove illness, not evil, caused the man's crimes.

It sounds a little bit like a live action "Silence of the Lambs," with a stellar cast of well known local actors Keith Kirkwood, Marty Stonerock and Elizabeth Dean. The show is directed by John DiDonna (probably the busiest man in the Orlando theater scene), with additional direction by Empty Spaces collaborators Kevin G. Becker, Dennis Neal and Seth Kubersky.

Opening October 23rd and playing through November 8th
Friday, Saturday and Sunday night performances at 8:30 p.m. in the Mandell Theater of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater

WEDNESDAY PREVIEW - 50% off general admission tickets! DISCOUNT FOR THURSDAY/FRIDAY - $5.00 off regular General and/or Student/Senior admission! Reserved on 407.328.9005 - cash only at the door.