That's why I'm about to shill for it. Seriously, you should come see this show.
"Compleat Female Stage Beauty," written by Jeffrey Hatcher, tells the true story of Edward Kynaston, a Shakespearean actor who specialized in playing female roles, and how his world is turned upside down when King Charles II, in his fit of Restoration, allowed women onto the stage. The show is hilarious and a bit bawdy, but also deeply felt and nuanced. It involves everything from love, scandal, obscenity and cross-dressing to brief nudity and serious personal reflection.
Plus, you'll get to see me playing both a man and a woman. And wearing a positively ridiculous wig. What's not to love?
If you're still not convinced, perhaps these bits of PR will help:
- Awesome Rob Matsushita-produced trailer, created from video of rehearsals
- Fantastic photos of the show by Colm McCarthy
- Official press release type thing
2 comments:
Sounds like a good show. Too bad you're so far away.
Believe me, if I could secure funding to take the show on the road to Canada, I would. :)
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