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You Cannot Know the Hour -- A one-act play
"You Cannot Know the Hour" is based on fact and fiction across the ages. A psychological thriller in which victim and perpetrator walk a thin line between fantasy and reality. Who is really telling the truth? The audience will decide, perhaps. ...
Mr. Brown is a grumpy, peevish, ailing, aging man. A widower, he has a housekeeper to keep his home running smoothly. One day, Brown finds that a nurse has been engaged to look after him on a full-time basis.
Mr. Brown frequently sees and speaks with the ghost of his dead wife, Helen. She rebukes him for terrible crimes of his past. He responds by proclaiming his innocence.
Meanwhile, he finds himself at odds with his nurse. She frequently contradicts his instructions, almost gleefully. Could she possibly be pursuing a sinister hidden agenda? If so, what is her objective?
Is Mr. Brown irredeemably evil, or is he unfairly accused?
In the lead role of Mr. Brown is Raquis DaJuan Petree, a stage and film actor with a long list of credits. The eerie and compelling role of the Nurse is brought to life by Claudia Wit.
Also appearing are Thea Lux (Helen) and Jennifer Skiffington (Mrs. Clarke the housekeeper).
CONTENT ADVISORY: "You Cannot Know the Hour" is for mature audiences. It addresses sexual assault allegations whose detail may be disturbing to some audience members.
CAST MEMBERS
PHOTOS (from top, below poster):; Raquis DaJuan Petree; Claudia Wit; Thea Lux; and Jennifer Skiffington
Raquis DaJuan Petree (Mr. Brown): Originally from Washington, D.C., where he began study in musical theater. Further studies at AMDA in NYC and Howard University. Credits include Apemantus in "Timon of Athens" and Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra." Starred as Billy in Avant Bard's world premiere of "Billy and George," a Pulitzer Prize-nominated work. Young Checkers in the musical revue "Bubbling Brown Sugar." Angel in the musical "Stilettos and Steel." Raquis has lent his talents to the Homeward Bound L.A. Project, in which professional actors perform stories from the street.
Claudia Wit (Nurse Forrester) is delighted to be working with Katrina and Trace again! Favorite theatre credits include: "Death and the Maiden" with the Pearl Theatre Company; "Bob Cratchit and Mr. Tightwad" with Put the Kettle on Productions; "Talk to Me Like the Rain" with Deborah Levine and James Franco; "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Hamletmachine," both with CalArts; "Spadina Monologues" with Second City (Toronto); and "Labburn" at the Groundlings theatre. She has a master's in fine arts in acting from the California Institute from the Arts, and is currently in the performance track with the Groundlings.
Thea Lux (Helen) is an L.A.-based actor, writer and filmmaker, creatively raised in Chicagos comedy and theater scene. Shes a founding member of the collaborative theater company the New Coordinates and helped create the cult hit "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche," which ran Off-Broadway and is published by Samuel French. She co-wrote, starred in and produced the short awkward comedy "Wheel," which screened at festivals nationwide in 2023, including deadCenter, Cinequest and Just for Laughs. Her newest cringe comedy, "Donor," is currently making the rounds of film festivals after premiering at the HollyShorts fest in August. She appeared in Craig Benzine's Above Average/go90 series AlgoRhythm and can be seen on a wagon yelling at her son in the Coen Brothers film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs."
Jennifer Skiffington (Mrs. Clarke the housekeeper): Jennifer is thrilled to be a part of this original production. She has had the good fortune of collaborating with director Trace Oakley on a number of theatrical productions over the years, including Zora in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore" with Proof Doubt Closer, Meg in "Crimes of the Heart" with Palm Tree and Pine Productions, and most recently Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Collaborative Artists Ensemble. She has also worked as a playwright and producer performing twice at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. She is so grateful for the support of her friends, family, and the rich artistic community here in Los Angeles.
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LocationThe Sherry Theatre (View)
11052 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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