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Wombat Theatre Co Presents In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play

Wombat Theatre Company is proud to present Sarah Ruhl's tender, funny, and provocative play: In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play. Victorian civilization is rocked to its tightly-corseted core when a new treatment is invented for hysteria in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. As electricity begins to invade private homes, it shines a light on a society that believes a woman doesn't have a sex drive and that she is defined by her ability to be a mother. But a doctor obsessed with his new invention and his curious wife struggling to care for their newborn are about to discover the Modern Age. Based on historical fact, nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, this comedy brilliantly weaves issues of sexuality, gender, class, race, marriage, and motherhood in one surprisingly poetic and poignant play.

at Theatre West
214 West 97 Street
New York, NY

Thurs, May 12 at 8pm
Fri, May 13 at 8pm
Sat, May 14 at 8pm
Sun, May 15 at 3pm

With the talents of
Steve Hart, Director
Meghan Tynan, Stage Manager
John Lavigne, Set Design
Meaghan Cross, Costume Design
Robert Stevenson, Light Design
Gus Jacobson, Sound Design, Hair and Makeup Design
Brendan Olson, Assistant Costume Designer
Pip Gengenbach, Dramaturg
Emily Bruner, Dramaturg

The cast:
Emma Clark as Catherine Givings
David Lawton as Dr. Givings
Sarah Hysjulien as Sabrina Daldry
Michael LoSchiavo as Mr. Daldry
Emily Shankman as Annie
Shakirah DeMesier as Elizabeth
Jorge Sanchez as Leo Irving

Please note: tickets at the door will be $15 for students/seniors and $20 for general admission. Buy ahead to save!

Warning: This play contains strong sexual content.