Wyoming Premiere of VENUS IN FUR

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Relative Theatrics presents the Wyoming premiere of the play VENUS IN FUR by David Ives. Thomas (Dan Keegan), a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda (Aili McLellan), the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale VENUS IN FUR. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—oddly enough, named Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part, Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas' interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win. A mysterious, funny, erotic drama that represents yet another departure for the multifaceted David Ives. – Dramatists Play Service. The play contains adult themes and language.

"The teeter-tottering test of wills that takes place in VENUS IN FUR makes even the most fraught encounter between a domineering director and a sensitive performer seem like a play date in the sandbox. Actors may be pleased to hear that in this ninety minutes of good, kinky fun, the upper hand does not necessarily belong to the usual suspect." —NY Times. "VENUS IN FUR invites both carnal and cerebral excitement…" —Village Voice. "Ives has crafted a modern take on a classic tale, skillfully twisting his plot and characters in a fast-paced journey into one man's entrapment by a clever, vengeful female." —Associated Press. "You want funny? You want sexy? Then you'll want to see VENUS IN FUR." —New Jersey Newsroom.

Relative Theatrics strives to present thought-provoking theatre that examines the joining qualities of the human race. We believe that theatre is a forum with the power to illuminate the binding qualities of humanity and reinforce the ideals that as a society we have values that pose as common ground and emotions that relate us to one another. Taking artistic risk, we provide a community gathering place where thoughts can be exchanged about society, culture, and the power of creativity.

VENUS IN FUR opens at the Laramie Plains Civic Center (LPCC) Gryphon Theatre on Thursday, January 28th. Additional performances take place Friday, January 29th, Saturday, January 30th, Thursday, February 4th, Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th. All performances are at 7:30pm and all are followed by a chat-back with the actors and design team. Audience seating is on stage and there is a limit of 50 tickets per show. Buy tickets in advance or come early to be assured of getting a ticket. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show.