What happens when an urbane, successful author wants to run
for the Senate and happens to be gay? Advised by his PR man that his sexual
identity will lead to his defeat he is persuaded to take a wife. Ironically the
woman he chooses, his secretary, happens to be a lesbian, just one of the many
twists and turns in A Marriage of
Convenience, Norman Beim's biting comedy that spoofs sex and marriage, in
addition to offering a sparkling commentary on the political scene today.
A Marriage of
Convenience will begin previews on January 16 and 17, will open on January 18 and will run through the February 2 at The Turtle's Shell Theater in Manhattan. Audiences will
appreciate the irony as characters discover surprising things about themselves
when they're circumstances are "conveniently" altered. And it won't take much
of a political cynic to appreciate how everyone is "using" each other to comic
delight.
The inconvenience of A Marriage
of Convenience will be brought into sharp and humorous contrast in this
production to be directed by Norman Beim, as part of The TSP Artists' Platform
series. The award-winning design team includes scenic designer Ryan Scott,
lighting designer Eric Larson, costume designer Christina Giannini and sound
designer David Roy.
Tickets: $18 at www.theatermania.com or call 866-811-4111 or 212-352-3101
Performances begin January 16, officially opening January 18 with performances through February 2. Show times are Mon at 7PM; Wed - Sat at 8PM with special 3PM matinees on Jan 19 & 26. The Turtle's Shell Theater (in the Times Square Arts Center) is located at 300 West 43rd Street.
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