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THE SECRETARIES by The Five Lesbian Brothers
Project:Theater and The 78th Street Theatre LAB proudly present
THE SECRETARIES by the Five Lesbian Brothers
If Russ Meyer and John Carpenter were characters on the L Word, had a baby and moved to Stepford, perhaps that child would dream up this play. Luckily, such a fantastic turn of events is unnecessary as the Five Lesbian Brothers have already undertaken this feat in writing "The Secretaries."
The play bridges the gaps between hilarious and horrifying as the slim-fast slurping secretaries at Coony Lumber Mill in Big Bone, Oregon, induct Patty, the new girl, into their ritualistic world of female empowerment. They watch their weight, work out till it hurts, and dress to impress. They wear their hair big and their heels high. They work together and play together and once a month they slaughter a lumberjack together.
THE SECRETARIES irreverently and unapologetically explores the ever-expanding human fascination with sex and violence, the journey from self-improvement to self-destruction and the question of what it means to be strong women in a modern world.
Directed by Project: Theater Artistic Director Joe Jung and Stage Managed by Jacob Seelbach, The Secretaries will also feature the talents of Karis Danish*, Laura Dillman*, Brian Frank, Tara Franklin*, Jessi Blue Gormezano*, Andrew McLeod, Jenny Schutzman.
Set Design by J.J. Bernard and Francois Portier.
Infused with original music, transforming scenery, and a creative spirit hailed by the New York Times as "entertaining" and "amusing", Project: Theater's goal is to produce engaging new or forgotten works, with an emphasis on the dialogue between artist and audience, along with affordability and accessibility. Last year's OffOffOnline pick-of-the-week production of Shel Silversteins "Shels Shorts" was described by an Allison Ford of NYCool.com as human, touching, and sometimes ridiculous as real life. Its a great evening of comedy, and a perfect way for the audience to rediscover the talented Shel Silverstein that they never knew existed."
The Five Lesbian Brothers are Maureen Angelos, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey and Lisa Kron. They came together as a theatre company in 1989 after performing together in various other combinations at the OBIE Award-winning WOW Cafe.
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association
Equity Approved Showcase
Produced in association with Samuel French
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LocationThe 78th Street Theatre LAB
236 W. 78th Street @ Broadway
New York, NY 10036
United States
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| Minimum Age: 16 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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