Because what could be timelier than a prostitute bringing down the most powerful political man of her time?
The Prostitute Play
a staged reading of a new play
by Kate Hamill
directed by Michael Barakiva
Friday, September 14 & Saturday, September 15
6:00 PM
Metro Baptist Church
410 West 40th Street
FREE!
with
Stephen Bel Davies
Paul Bernardo*
Ariel Neema Blake
Nilanjana Bose-Ciupinska*
Craig Wesley Divino*
Erick Gonzalez*
Linda Marie Larson*
Joan Valentina*
Alison Walls
Gabra Zackman*
Costume Designer
Heather Carey
Scenic Designer
Lindsay Fuori
Stage Manager
Emily Paige Ballou*
*member Actors Equity Association
An Equity Approved Showcase
and a gourmet meal lovingly prepared by the Upstart Creatures
FIRST COURSE
Kiss of Mint Pea Soup
ENTREE
The Duke’s Massive Beef Wellington
(vegetarian: Mushroom en Croute)
Pocket Rocket Salad
DESSERT
Stormy Daniels’ Spotted Dick
(actually Black and White Bread Pudding, but anything for a joke)
Based loosely on a true story, The Prostitute Play follows the exploits of Harriet Wilson, called the “Queen of Tarts”- England’s most popular courtesan of the 19th century.
For decades, English society has been ruled by the demi-monde, the world of high-class prostitutes and their noble patrons. But times are changing, and Harriet wants to stay ahead of the pack – even if she has to take on the most powerful man in England to get her due. Full of blackmail, intrigue, dark humor, sexuality, and anti-heroes, The Prostitute Play has been described as “naughty Ibsen”.
