Theater League Presents CUPS At Unicorn Theatre Starting 6/17

CUPS, a comedy that traces the milestones in a woman's life through the bras she has worn, starts Thursday, June 17 in a Theater League production at the Unicorn Theatre's Jerome Stage. Thetale by playwright Joni Sheram reminds audiences of how this intimate apparel holds our memories too.

"CUPS takes the audience on a hilarious, sometimes poignant ride from training to push-up, front hooked and strapless to nursing and mastectomy bras," explained CUPS producer Karen Yuhasz. "Joni Sheram's stories capture a lifetime of remarkable events. This is definitely a play you're going to want to take the girls to."

CUPS began as a project at the Manitou Arts Center in Colorado Springs, CO, where playwright Sheram was an artist-in-residence. As the show's popularity grew, word spread about CUPS to Arizona and Southern California, where the show has been staged by Ms. Sheram. The Denver Post called CUPS "uplifting," "hilarious" and "poignant."

"When I first heard about this hit comedy playing in Denver, I was intrigued by the subject matter," added Theater League President Mark Edelman. "After all, guys are as interested in bras as women are. But seeing the show, I got a better understanding of gender dynamics and how important these milestones can be. Joni has written a touching, funny play that will certainly appeal to women-- but it will bring back memories (and smiles) for the men in our audience, too."

The Kansas City engagement of CUPS benefits breast cancer awareness and survivor support. "Part of what Joni wants to do is reach out to women who have experienced breast cancer-- make their stories part of CUPS," continued Edelman. "That's why it has been very important for us to work with groups like Back in the Swing, Cancer Action and the Young Survivors Coalition to get the word out about CUPS and use the play to raise money for these important causes."

The Kansas City premiere of CUPS stars Janet Henry and is produced by Karen Yuhasz for Theater League. The performance schedule for CUPS, beginning June 17 at the Unicorn Theatre's Jerome Stage, is as follows:

Wednesday - Thursday 7:30 p.m.
(starts Thursday, June 17)
Friday 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 2 & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 3 p.m.

Tickets start at $25.00 plus Unicorn service charges and are on sale now online at www.unicorntheatre.org, the Unicorn box office at 3828 Main Street, or by calling 816.531.PLAY. Box office hours are Tues-Fri from 12 to 5pm. Groups of 10 or more can save up to 20% by calling 913.652.7413.

For more information visit www.theaterleague.org or www.cupsonstage.com. Tickets are on sale now through July 4.

Theater League is a not-for-profit performing arts organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves with the thrill of live! theater.

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