Venus In Fur
by David Ives
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Winner! 2012 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (Nina Arianda) Nominee: 2012 Tony Award for Best Play
What readers are saying
Readers generally find 'Venus In Fur' to be a clever and engaging play that effectively merges humor with themes of power and sexuality. Many appreciate the witty dialogue and the strong female character, praising the play for its dynamic storytelling and thought-provoking content. Some readers feel the experience of watching the play is superior to reading it, as performance adds depth to the script, while a few express mixed sentiments about the ending and underlying themes.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Thomas, a beleaguered playwright/director, is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur .
Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally
Press Reviews
"Venus in Fur invites both carnal and cerebral excitement."
— Time Out New York
"David Ives’s rehearsal-room look at the erotics of control is sexy, zany and full of surprises."
— The New Jersey Newsroom
"The teeter-tottering test of wills that takes place in Venus in Fur makes even the most fraught encounter between a domineering director and a sensitive performer seem like a play date in the sandbox. Actors may be pleased to hear that in this 90 minutes of good, kinky fun, the upper hand does not necessarily belong to the usual suspect."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Vanda |
Thomas |
Videos
Venus in Fur – 2012 Tony Awards Clip
Publication
Venus In Fur is a American historical play written by David Ives and published by Dramatists Play Service in Evanston, Ill (2011).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Northwestern University Press · 2011 · 84 pp
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Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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