CHICAGO (WLS) — Residents of Chicago have just a few days remaining to catch the debut of “Fault” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Directed by Jason Alexander, best known for his role on “Seinfeld,” the play delves into a narrative woven with desire and betrayal, examining who has the courage to confront the reasons behind it.
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The ensemble shared with ABC7’s Hosea Sanders their insights into this gripping dark comedy. The plot centers around a long-married couple, who are compelled to face the realities of unfaithfulness.
Chicago’s own Rebecca Spence embraces her role in the production with enthusiasm.
“It’s a deep dive into the lives of people who care for each other and have pledged their commitment, yet still have room for personal growth,” Spence explained. “The play challenges the audience to reflect on their own relationships and provides a chance to explore these themes with loved ones. The Chicago theater scene is phenomenal, marked by its close-knit, supportive nature and a strong work ethic that we all take pride in.”
Enrico Colantoni plays the husband, quick to assign blame.
When asked what appealed to Colantoni about this story, he said, “The humor of it. It’s hysterically funny. It has elements of farce. It has a lot of heart, a lot of soul. Let’s laugh about the miracle of any relationship, the miracle of anybody coming together and surviving, no matter how they do it.”
Nick Marini plays the young man looking for love in dangerous places.
“It is an education every day as an actor to get to work with people you look up to, to get to work with people whose work you appreciate,” Marini said. “I’m thrilled to be in Chicago. It’s a great town. It welcomed me for my first television show. To be here again for my first big theater it feels like a full-circle moment.”
Marini also spoke about directed by Alexander.
“He’s a real mentor to me. Just to watch the way that he treats others on set or at the theater, I learned a lot about leadership and kindness,” Marini said.
Spence added, “To be able to learn about pace and time and comedy from an icon like him, you don’t say no to that.”
“You’re in for a really fun ride. Once we get going, we never really stop. It’s funny. It’s moving at times. It tackles things that are important, and it does it in a way that’s witty and fun,” Marini said.
“Fault” is at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier through Sunday.
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