By PATRICIA DUFF

Special to The Record

OutCast Productions is thrilled to announce the stage premiere of “Here Lies Honesty,” written and directed by local resident Amanda Goodwin.

The show opened March 14 on in the Black Box Theater at the Langley Fairgrounds and runs through Sunday, March 30.

“Here Lies Honesty” invites audiences to a New York City dinner party that begins with playful banter but takes an unexpected, dark turn as alcohol loosens tongues. Party guests shed their polished facades, trading sharp-witted quips for ruthless honesty in this compelling exploration of human vulnerability and self-discovery.

Inspired by a simple story Goodwin once shared about acquiring a pair of designer shoes, “Here Lies Honesty” evolved into a poignant and thought-provoking piece for the stage.

“I always love to explore character flaws and finding self-acceptance,” the playwright said. “We’re often too hard on ourselves, believing we’re alone in our self-deprecating tendencies. This play is a reminder that vulnerability is a superpower.”

Set against the backdrop of the post-Clinton years, the play carries the weight of those transformative times, influencing its themes and characters’ perspectives. Although the play is set in 1999, the author said she was influenced by a post-9/11 mindset when she wrote it.

“I wrote this in 2004, a time when the world’s state of mind deeply shaped the narrative and tone.”

Having previously been adapted into a film with the title “The Telling of the Shoes,” Goodwin is excited to bring the story back to its original form.

“This piece was written for the stage and has found its original roots,” Goodwin said. “The dialogue and intimacy that thrive on the stage had to be pared back for the film version. I prefer it as a play and am thrilled to share it as it was intended.”

Goodwin hopes audiences will see reflections of themselves in this production and find compassion for imperfection.

“Like all of my work — whether as a filmmaker, novelist, or playwright — I aim for audiences to embrace self-acceptance and understand that imperfection is an intrinsic part of life. Compassion is everything.”

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience “Here Lies Honesty” as it was meant to be seen — live on stage. Tickets are on sale now at outcastproductions.net.

Tickets are selling fast so don’t delay to check out OutCast Production’s “Here Lies Honesty” for an evening of raw emotion, humor and self-reflection.