World Premiere Of THE END OF SEX: TRICKY TERRITORY Creates Exciting Theatre

The Victory Theatre Center is proud to present the world premiere of The End of Sex by Gay Walch, directed by Maria Gobetti. Opening April 26 in Burbank, this boundary-pushing new drama continues a streak of hard-hitting entertainment from the Victory Theatre.

It's Nancy's birthday. Her daughter and son-in-law come to take the parents out to celebrate. But when new desires and old frustrations collide over dinner, all four slide into a tense standoff as Nancy questions her own collusion with the sexual agreements and power dynamics within her own marriage.

Using cutting humor and venturing into tricky territory, The End of Sex wrestles with how sexual behavior encourages and creates power arrangements even in consensual relations.

As soon as I read of this play, I knew the Victory wanted to produce it, says Gobetti. Gay Walch has written a riveting play about an adult consensual sexual relationship. She's investigating concerns about women colluding with their own diminishment. Sara Botsford heads the cast with Tom Ormeny, Austin Highsmith (returning to the Victory after Resolving Hedda), Chad Coe (returning to the Victory after Resolving Hedda) and Lianna Liew.

I am excited to do The End of Sex because it takes an unflinching look at the complexities of the relations, sexual and otherwise, of consenting adults, says Botsford. And really asks the question: Have we really come a long way, baby?

The creative team for THE END OF SEX includes set designer Evan Bartoletti, lighting designer Carol Doehring, sound designer Noah Andrade, costume designer Lauri Fitzsimmons, graphic designer Jennifer Logan, and photographer Tim Sullens. The dramaturg is Gail Bryson, and Maria Gobetti and Gabriel Ormeny produce for The Victory Theatre Center.

The End Of Sex opens for press on April 26, and runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. through June 2. Three preview performances take place on April 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and April 21 at 4 p.m. Tickets range from $28-$40, except previews which are $20. Senior & group rates are available. The Victory Theatre Center is located at 3326 W. Victory Blvd in Burbank, CA 91505. For information and to purchase tickets, call 818-841-5421 or go to www.thevictorytheatrecenter.org.

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