LEWISTON — The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre, opens the New England premiere of “Under the Skin,” Friday, Jan. 27. Guaranteed to hit home with just about every living, breathing, human being who has ever been or had a parent, “Under the Skin” is a funny, powerful and provocative new play that explores the complicated connection between parents and children.

Raina’s ailing father needs her kidney. But he’s been a lousy dad, so she’s not too convinced he’s “kidney worthy.” How can we get to a place of generosity with the people who have let us down? What is our responsibility to our parents and theirs to us? Why is it so hard to act like an adult when our parents are in the room? The road to understanding is paved with surprises, as this insightful new play asks, “What does it really mean to be connected to someone else?”

Once again The Public Theatre will continue its free pre-show wine-tasting starting at 6:30pm in the lobby provided by Rails Restaurant before the Thursday, Feb. 2, performance.

“Under the Skin” will be performed at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Jan. 27- Feb 5. Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. , with an added Saturday matinee on Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20 Adults, $17 groups, $5 for 18 and under.  For tickets visit thepublictheatre.org or call 782-3200.