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Lust & Marriage
Emily is a hopelessly romantic, ethical slut in search of a soul mate. When a Burning Man fling turns out to be the love of her life, she thinks she's found her happy ending. But her paramour doesn't pine for monogamy. What's a Pollyanna to do? Can polyamory save their romance? A smash hit on the Canadian Fringe circuit (5 stars from The Vue Weekly and Global Edmonton) and nominated for Best Solo Show and Best English Performance at the Montreal Fringe, "Lust & Marriage" is an honest and intimate comedy that explores the complexities of opening up a relationship. ("It is just so damn refreshing to see a sex show with its big girl pants on." -CBC).
Eleanor O'Brien is the artistic director of Dance Naked Productions, a Portland, Oregon based company known for provocative, sex-positive theater. She premiered her first show show "Girls Guide" in 2005. "Girls Guide" became GGG: Dominatrix for Dummies, which was a top show in the first Santa Cruz Fringe Festival in 2012. O'Brien also created "Inviting Desire" ("If you're looking for the sexiest show at the Fringe, this may well be it"-CBC). Her new show, "Lust & Marriage," is a collaboration with director Antonio Sonera and dramaturge TJ Dawe, with inspiration from Dan Savage.
"I have long been fascinated by the work of sex advice columnist Dan Savage and his influence on sexuality in popular culture," says O'Brien. "I was inspired to create Lust & Marriage after Dan put out a call for stories from the successfully monogamish." (Savage has given the script his blessing and recorded his voice for use in the show.) "Having tried both monogamy and polyamory, I use alot of my own material. Turns out, there's quite a bit of comedy in opening a marriage. Though of course there's drama too. Ultimately, it's a love story, with a healthy dose of lust."
Lust & Marriage
Written and Performed by: Eleanor O'Brien
Director: Antonio Sonera
Dramaturg: TJ Dawe
Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27
Center Stage, 1001 Center Street in downtown Santa Cruz
Produced by Santa Cruz Fringe Productions
TICKET OPTIONS:
$20 Lust & Marriage at 8:30pm
$30 Lust & Marriage at 8:30pm, Pre-show at 7pm, and complimentary drink or snack in between shows
Pre-show is the premiere of comedy monologue "Adolescence 2.0" by Dixie Mills. Find out more here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2488883
Critical Praise for "Lust & Marriage"
*This show is everybody that a Fringe play should be...No matter your thoughts on non-traditional relationships, this show is a must see. -Vue Weekly
*Eleanor's performance is intense, wild, sexually explicit and very funny. It's one of the must-see shows at this year's Fringe. -Global Edmonton
*Brilliantly conceived and executed...I absolutely loved Lust & Marriage. If you enjoy laughing out loud, graphic but realistic sex talk, and satisfying conclusions, I urge you to see this show. -MooneyOnTheatre
*There has maybe never been a play written by a cisgender straight woman that is more suitable for the gay community...and it's not even a musical! -Crew Magazine
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LocationCenter Stage (View)
1001 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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