About This Production

Set during the turn of the twentieth century, the drama, by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, deftly weaves together a story that explores the complexities of identity, vulnerability, and human resilience. Sewing exquisite lingerie gives Esther, an African American seamstress, an intimate look at the love lives of her diverse clientele, but leaves her yearning for a romance of her own. When a letter arrives from a stranger, she embarks on a journey to build the life she’s longed for.

Winner of the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle, Outer Critics Circle Awards and Sternberg New Play Award.

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  • Production Photo from Intimate Apparel
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Social Distanced Seating

For your consideration, we are providing a special section in the upper mezzanine for patrons who wish to be distanced from other parties. When purchasing, seats for this section are indicated in bright red.

Critic and Audience Reviews

I was totally immersed in this production; a lot on my mind lately but for 2.5 hours I thought of nothing but these characters. Every one of them, in their unique way, grabbed my attention and a piece of my heart.

-Audience Member

[Intimate Apparel] finds that necessity for the soul in the promise of an unexpected future, the resilience to follow your dreams and, above all, the life-affirming power of the human touch.

-Matthew J. Palm

Wonderful production! Acting and staging was superb!

-Audience Member

Creative Team

Director: Shonn McCloud
Scenic and Lighting Designer: Stephen Jones**
Costume Designer: Dana Rebecca Woods**
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
Intimacy Coordinator: KJ Gilmer
Dialect Coach: Vivian Majkowski
AEA Stage Manager: Emily DeNardo* and George Hamrah*
Production Assistant: Nahaira Morales

*Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**Member of United Scenic Artists (USA)

Meet the Cast

Headshot of Lilian Oben

Lilian Oben*

Esther
Headshot of Trenell Mooring.

Trenell Mooring*

Mrs. Dickson
Headshot of Laurel Hatfield

Laurel Hatfield*

Mrs. Van Buren
Headshot of Adam Biner

Adam T. Biner

Mr. Marks
Headshot of Martine Fleurisma

Martine Fleurisma

Mayme