TheatreFor Opens its Doors with David Ives’ Sizzler, Venus in Fur

Pinellas County’s brand new live theatre opens with the David Ives’ sensual thriller, Venus in Fur.

Thomas Novachek, a director/playwright, has suffered through a long day of abysmal auditions for his adaptation of the German sadomasochistic novel Venus in Furs, until Vanda, a crass and pushy actress, stumbles into his audition room. While Vanda shares the lead character’s name, she lacks her sophistication. However, when Thomas agrees to let Vanda read for the role, she displays a surprising understanding of the material. Working through the script with Thomas playing the masochistic male lead, the roleplay becomes intense, erotic, and less like acting.
In this unforgettable psycho/sexual, dark comedy David Ives’ mesmerizing play explores themes of submission, domination, and power with a fast-paced, mutable language he is known for. Reality and pretend become blurred lines in Venus in Fur, and the question of “who’s on top” always has a different answer. “All Hail Aphrodite!”

Performances February 29th thru March 17th
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm
Tickets: $30
Student Rush Tickets: $15*
For details go to: www.TheatreFor.com

*with student ID, only at the box office, sold 15 minutes prior to curtain, as space allows