The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present seven performances of the play “Torso” by Seattle playwright Keri Healey.

“Torso” is one of five plays nominated for an award in Seattle as the Outstanding New Play of 2012. This play received its first production in Seattle in March and this will be the second production of this exciting new play. The Actors Theater production of “Torso” features Aaimee Johnson as Daphne, Zach Knight as Eddie, Gillian Smith as Marlo, Tom Gossett as Dominick and Cara Russell as Tina.

The play is a dark, riveting and emotional exploration of grief and revenge. Steeped in grief after the wrongful death of her sister, Daphne learns that a childhood friend has been arrested for a shocking crime back in her family’s Midwestern hometown. As Daphne sets off on a desperate investigation to find out what happened, she finds that her own longing for the settling of scores can’t be ignored. This play explores how thin the line is between those who think dark thoughts and those who act on them.

“Torso” opens on Friday, Aug. 31 with additional performances Sept. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 and closing night Sept. 16. All performances are 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. The playwright will attend the Sept. 1 performance. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvills Bookstore, online at www.orcasactors.com and at the door. For additional info, contact director Doug Bechtel, at 317-5601. The play contains strong language, adult situations and partial nudity. It is not suitable for pre-teens and those easily offended.