Two River Theater Co. is proud to present Intimate Apparel, a powerful and moving play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, directed by Seret Scott.
Set in New York, at the turn of the last century, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, an African-American seamstress, who crafts beautiful lingerie for a range of clients, from the ladies of the Upper East Side, to the prostitutes of the infamous Tenderloin district. With the fabric she uses, Esther weaves exquisite garments for her clients, and with the vivid characters that inhabit the story, Nottage crafts a beautiful tale of self-discovery, acceptance, and independence.
Says the production's director, Seret Scott: "Lynn Nottage weaves beautifully complex stories about...beautiful, complex, challenging people. People who live in their mistakes, in their heartaches and victories, people who live with dignity, humor, and constant discovery."
"I'm thrilled that we're starting this season with Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Lynn is a celebrated playwright who's crafted a universal and beautiful story about an extraordinary time in New York's immigrant history," adds Artistic Director John Dias. "We've gathered a great team of artists led by talented director Seret Scott. I'm excited to watch these powerful characters take shape under Seret's deft hand and to share this work with our audience."
Two River is thrilled to welcome back cast member Matthew Boston (What the Butler Saw), and introduce Two River audiences to Elain Graham, Nikiya Mathis, Curtis McClarin, Stacey Sargeant, and Amy Lynn Stewart.
Intimate Apparel begins previews on Tuesday, September 21, opens Saturday, September 25, and runs through Sunday, October 10. Performance Schedule:
Friday, October 8 8PM
Saturday, October 9 8PM
Sunday, October 10 3PM
Friday, October 15 8PM
Saturday, October 16 8PM
Sunday, October 17 3PM
Friday, October 22 8PM
Saturday, October 23 8PM & 12AM
Sunday, October 24 3PM
Friday, October 29 8PM
Saturday, October 30 8PM & 12 AM
Sunday, October 31 3PM
City Theatre is located inside of Hockeytown Café at 2301 Woodward Avenue.
Tickets ($30 general admission and $35 reserved "splatter" seats) go on sale Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10:00 a.m. and may be purchased OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge), at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com and at the City Theatre box office, located inside Hockeytown Cafe. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.
