{"id":44305,"date":"2019-02-05T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=44305"},"modified":"2019-02-04T20:51:38","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T01:51:38","slug":"outvisible-theatre-company-presents-sexy-seductive-drama-in-time-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/outvisible-theatre-company-presents-sexy-seductive-drama-in-time-for-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Outvisible Theatre Company Presents Sexy, Seductive Drama in Time for Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALLEN PARK, Mich., Feb. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Outvisible Theatre Company presents David Ives\u2019 award-winning “Venus in Fur\u201d – running February 14 through March 3, 2019.\u00a0\u201cVenus in Fur\u201d is a modern take on Leopold von Sacher-Masoch\u2019s “Venus in Furs,” an 1870 novella which draws on themes of female dominance and sadomasochism, a term coined for the work.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cGood, kinky fun\u201d – The New York Times.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first time I read this play, I was enthralled,\u201d said director, Adriane Galea. \u201cIt\u2019s so smart in the way that it weaves literary references and mythology and a dialogue on feminism into the story, but it also has this undercurrent of seduction. And the way it ends is really wild.\u201d<\/p>\n

David Ives\u2019 telling of the classic tale places aspiring actress, Vanda Jordan, in an audition for Thomas Novachek\u2019s adaptation also entitled \u201cVenus in Fur,\u201d reading with the adapter himself. The role of Vanda is being played by Dani Cochrane, who notes that the script is \u201can electrifying power play.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the audition goes on, the lines start to blur between what is scripted and what is reality, as the two embark on a journey of dominance and submission, and who holds the power changes from line to line. As the story unfolds, it \u201cwill have you wondering at any given time, who is really holding the cards?\u201d said Cochrane.<\/p>\n

On the surface, “Venus in Fur”\u00a0may seem like a play about S&M \u2014 as even Vanda notes throughout \u2014 but there\u2019s a lot more being said about societal constructs. Joshua Brown, who plays Thomas, notes that theatre helps the audience \u201crethink previous held beliefs – and to grow,\u201d and that\u2019s more aligned with the messaging of the play.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe true gift of any art form is its ability to allow us exploration of all facets of our existence – and gain a further understanding of our world – to question limits. \u2018Venus in Fur\u2019\u00a0is such an opportunity,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n

\u201cVenus in Fur,\u201d which opens on Valentine\u2019s Day,\u00a0is not a traditional date play, but could be a fun alternative to flowers and chocolate. Or for the single theater goer looking for good storytelling or to escape the drab winter, there is an opportunity to simply come see \u201can amazing story – that shows the empowerment of women no matter what their role,\u201d according to the show\u2019s costume designer, Cheryl Zemke of Z Creations.<\/p>\n

Outvisible advises patrons that \u201cVenus in\u00a0Fur\u201d contains strong sexual content and that minors will not be permitted to see the show without parental consent. \u201c\u2018Venus’\u00a0is definitely the most risque show we\u2019ve ever done here, but nothing is done for shock value; it\u2019s about art,\u201d said Galea. \u201cAt its core, this is a dialogue on sex and gender, but we want everyone to feel comfortable with what they\u2019re seeing, especially since our performance space is so tiny. But this show is something I could watch over and over again and discover something new and interesting.”<\/p>\n

About\u00a0\u201cVenus in Fur\u201d:<\/strong>
\nThomas, a beleaguered playwright\/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale \u201cVenus in Fur.\u201d Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress\u2014oddly 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.<\/p>\n

Outvisible Theatre Company\u2019s production of “Venus in Fur\u201d\u00a0is directed by Adriane Galea\u00a0(Dearborn). The cast includes\u00a0Dani Cochrane\u00a0(Ferndale) as Vanda and\u00a0Joshua Brown\u00a0(Flat Rock) as Thomas.\u00a0Harley Miah\u00a0(Wyandotte) is lighting designer,\u00a0Cheryl Zemke\u00a0(Riverview) is costume designer, and\u00a0Danielle Gilbert (Allen Park) is stage manager.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit: https:\/\/www.outvisibletheatre.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

VENUS IN FUR – PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

February 14 – March 3, 2019:<\/p>\n