Venus In Fur
by David Ives

Name: Venus In Fur
Brand: David Ives
SKU: 9780810128224
Rating: 4.16 (1818 reviews)

BroadwayOff-BroadwayWest End

Venus In Fur Book Cover — Venus In Fur Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 minsPresent DayStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Historical Mystery Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Tony Award

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.

Clever and witty dialogueStrong female characterEngaging and thought-provokingHumorous and sexyEnding may not satisfy everyone

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