Intimate Apparel – Presented by Compass Rose Theater
Presented by Compass Rose Theater
Dates: September 13, 2024 - October 6, 2024Location: Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall
801 Chase St., Third Floor
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:(410) 980-6662
Website:https://www.compassrosetheater.org
Cost: $25-55
Contact: 410-980-6662
Email: [email protected]
Contact Name: Barbara Webber
Recurrence: weekly on Sun , Fri , Sat
About
The story is set in 1905 New York, where a stark social divide contrasts with a dynamic influx of immigrants. An African-American seamstress, Esther skillfully navigates this world, crafting fine, intimate apparel for clientele from elites to the marginalized. Romance blooms through letters from Panama-based George Armstrong as the story explores independence, connection, and the impacts of deception, racism, and classism.
Intimate Apparel is a beautiful story about love and relationships from the perspective of a single African-American seamstress in New York City in the early 1900s. It shines a light on the contrasts between the haves and have-nots, the elite and the working class, and the societal barriers between immigrants, races, and genders,” said Barbara Webber, Executive Director of Compass Rose Theater.
Lottie Porch, Director of Intimate Apparel, reflects on the playwright, saying, “Lynn Nottage gifts us an intimate unveiling of how these seemingly different women share common hopes, dreams, and heartaches.”
“The play offers poignant commentary on an era when the cut and color of one’s dress – and, of course, skin -determined who one could and could not marry, sleep with, or even talk to in public,” said Variety.
Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
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