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Beyond Therapy
Wombat Theatre presents the comic genius of Christopher Durang's most popular play: Beyond Therapy.
Prudence is 30 years old and has 2 cats so when she answers a personal ad, she doesn't expect someone like Bruce. She definitely doesn't anticipate his gay lover (Bob) or his doll wielding therapist (Charlotte). Despite the protests of her own therapist and former lover (Stuart), she dates him anyway. Bruce just wants Prudence ("and occasionally Bob"), Bob wants to express his anger about Bruce's dating, Stuart wants to get back together with Prudence and Charlotte wants everyone to express themselves and go to a disco. When they all converge at the same restaurant, the psychological revelations and emotional fireworks really begin.
Beyond Therapy is a play about the end of the 70's and people trying to navigate between the sexual revolution, the rise of feminism and the decline of marriage. At a time when therapy became a fad second only to pet rocks, Durang takes the position that "if you take psychological suffering in the right frame of mind, you can find the humor in it".
Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Steve Hart With Bradley Harris, Gus Jacobson, John Lavigne, Robert Stevenson, Kristen Tomanocy and Meghan Tynan Production and PR Work by Kristen Tomanocy Set and Light Design by John Lavigne and Robert Stevenson Costume Design by Elyse Marcus and Andie Patterson Sound Design by Jorge Sanchez Artwork by Andie Patterson Poster and Program Design by Kristen Tomanocy
"Filled with off beat laugh lines, wry observations on the contemporary urban psyche and situations that range from farcical to absurd."
- Women's Wear Daily.
"One of the funniest and most original playwrights at work. His "Beyond Therapy" could be considered his "Alice in Wonderland" with the stunning Sigourney Weaver at large in a world run by psychiatrists this whirligig of a showtrips merrily along." Edith Oliver, New Yorker
"One of the funniest plays I've seen in years" Rex Reed, New York Daily News
"Beyond Therapy" offers the best therapy of all: guaranteed laughter. Durang's plot, which has more bounces than a pinball game, goes from the unexpected to the unpredicted providing two hours of hilarious surprises. Gerald Clarke, Time Magazine
"[Durang] is a serious young writer who can't help thinking comically. "Beyond Therapy"[is] zany in a particularly intelligent waywickedly funny, terribly slanted, and essentially true. Dan Sullivan, LA Times
TICKETS WILL ALSO BE SOLD AT THE DOOR FOR $15
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LocationThe Zoo Theatre at Triskelion Arts (View)
118 North 11th Street (Betw Berry and Wythe)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
Categories
Minimum Age: 13 |
Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Attendees
Owen S.
Sharon, MA United States
Feb 02, 2013 11:44 PM |
Lindsay S.
Bedminster, NJ United States
Feb 02, 2013 6:26 PM |
Name Withheld
Randolph, NJ United States
Feb 02, 2013 1:58 PM |
James S.
Ithaca, NY United States
Feb 02, 2013 1:29 PM |
Leslee M.
Yorba Linda, CA United States
Feb 02, 2013 12:38 PM |
Sarah L.
Brooklyn, NY United States
Feb 02, 2013 11:47 AM |
Karen I.
Hartsdale, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 7:08 PM |
Christina P.
New York, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 2:23 PM |
David M.
New York, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 2:23 PM |
Colin K.
Pelham, MA United States
Feb 01, 2013 12:37 PM |
Zachary G.
Pound Ridge, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 12:15 PM |
Jennifer A.
Pound Ridge, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 12:15 PM |
Liane T.
Elmsford, NY United States
Feb 01, 2013 6:45 AM |
Barry F.
Rockaway, NJ United States
Feb 01, 2013 5:05 AM |
Jaime T.
Saratoga Springs, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 8:39 PM |
Daniel S.
Saratoga Springs, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 8:39 PM |
Brad H.
Brooklyn, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 8:20 PM |
Amy P.
Brooklyn, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 8:20 PM |
Joshua B.
Germantown, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 3:27 PM |
Steven B.
New York, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 3:24 PM |
Drew P.
new york, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 2:42 PM |
Emily W.
new york, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 2:42 PM |
Name Withheld
New York, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 2:35 PM |
Natalie M.
Brooklyn, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 10:34 AM |
Joe C.
Brooklyn, NY United States
Jan 31, 2013 10:34 AM |
Tyler G.
Coral Springs, FL United States
Jan 30, 2013 11:21 PM |
Mary H.
New York, NY United States
Jan 30, 2013 8:26 PM |
Sharona N.
Merrick, NY United States
Jan 30, 2013 12:58 PM |
Melissa M.
Lake Oswego, OR United States
Jan 29, 2013 6:46 PM |
Jack D.
Lake Oswego, OR United States
Jan 29, 2013 6:46 PM |
Elaine R.
New York, NY United States
Jan 29, 2013 7:33 AM |
Meaghan C.
New York, NY United States
Jan 29, 2013 7:33 AM |
Chad G.
New York, NY United States
Jan 29, 2013 7:33 AM |
Emily K.
New York, NY United States
Jan 29, 2013 7:06 AM |
Jeffrey Z.
Scarsdale, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 4:47 PM |
Ann Marie N.
New York, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 2:59 PM |
Ilona T.
Jersey City, NJ United States
Jan 28, 2013 2:21 PM |
Nicole H.
nyc, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 1:05 PM |
Michael H.
nyc, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 1:05 PM |
Nancy I.
nyc, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 1:05 PM |
Danielle D.
New York, NY United States
Jan 28, 2013 8:56 AM |
Sarah M.
Henderson, NV United States
Jan 27, 2013 3:41 PM |
Lisha B.
New York, NY United States
Jan 26, 2013 1:40 PM |
Henry S.
ny , NY United States
Jan 26, 2013 9:37 AM |
Cathy M.
ny , NY United States
Jan 26, 2013 9:37 AM |
Kelli G.
Philadelphia , PA United States
Jan 25, 2013 3:36 PM |
Kristen T.
Randolph, NJ United States
Jan 25, 2013 10:37 AM |
Glenn T.
Randolph, NJ United States
Jan 25, 2013 10:37 AM |
Karen J.
Randolph, NJ United States
Jan 25, 2013 10:37 AM |
Gary J.
Armonk, NY United States
Jan 25, 2013 9:03 AM |
Bridget T.
Armonk, NY United States
Jan 25, 2013 9:03 AM |
Matthew J.
Armonk, NY United States
Jan 25, 2013 9:03 AM |
Ginny S.
Armonk, NY United States
Jan 25, 2013 9:03 AM |
Jodi A.
Armonk, NY United States
Jan 25, 2013 9:03 AM |
Seth W.
Poughkeepsie, NY United States
Jan 24, 2013 7:28 PM |
Elizabeth R.
New York , NY United States
Jan 23, 2013 10:49 AM |
Andrew A.
Hackettstown, NJ United States
Jan 22, 2013 9:20 AM |
Katya R.
New York, NY United States
Jan 20, 2013 10:48 AM |
Kristina K.
New York, NY United States
Jan 20, 2013 10:48 AM |
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