The Bright Theatre Company (BTC) is nearing the end of rehearsals, ready to present 'Things I know to be True', now with only one week until opening night.

Director Cal Waddell said she deeply related to the play's characters, the Price family, after reading Andrew Bovell's 2016 play and wanted to resist casting stereotypical family members.

Instead she chose to implement progressive elements to their seemingly ordinary lives, so their personal stories could be heard loud and clear.

“I am in awe of the cast and their dedication to the piece," Ms Waddell said.

"It’s been an absolute treat to collaborate with such an open-minded group of actors, and all locals.

"Bob and Fran Price (played by Mikey Clayton and Jax Uhi) have created a family and a home, yet are still constantly challenged by the lack of control they are faced with.

"Their four adult children all reveal to them, their personal struggles, which in turn, they attempt to face and support as best they can.

"The play runs over the final year of their life together as a 'family'."

The play is a funny, poignant and raw exploration of the complexities of love and the inevitable changes which test the foundations of a family.

The BTC excitedly welcomed a reinvigorated committee with lots of new faces at their recent annual general meeting.

Sharelle Channon, as the company's newly appointed president, said she was extremely excited to bring such a powerful drama to the audiences of Bright.

“It’s different to what the Bright Theatre Company has done in the past and we hope audiences will love it as much as we do,” she said.

'Things I know to be True' will play at the Bright Courthouse from Thursday, 11 to Saturday, 20 September.

Tickets are available through Trybooking.com.