SYNOPSIS: When Vanda arrives several hours late to her audition for a play based on a nineteenth-century erotic novel, the director is less than impressed. But Vanda’s masterful performance flips the script, and the audition turns into a tango for dominance between actress and director.
SEXUALITY: Vanda spends significant portions of the play in her underwear.
ALCOHOL/SMOKING: Alcohol is consumed. Theatrical cigarettes are smoked.
LANGUAGE: References to mature sexual topics such as S&M, bondage, pornography, prostitution, sexual abuse, and adultery.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: Venus In Fur is an adult play about sex and domination. It is most appropriate for Ages 18 and up.
RATING: If it were a movie, Venus In Fur would be rated “PG-MA.” Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.
Sexual Themes
Sexual Language
Adult Language
Scantily Clad Characters
Women in Leadership Night @ Orlando Shakes
Join Orlando Shakes for our “Women in Leadership Night”, a night to celebrate and uplift all women leaders in our community. This Affinity Night is to bring together Women in our community who are in positions of Leadership to engage at our Thursday, February 29th, 7:30 p.m. performance of “Venus in Fur.”
The evening will feature a safe and welcoming space for community and open dialogue for all attendees. While intended to bring together all those who identify as Women, all are welcome to attend the 7:30 p.m. performance of “Venus in Fur.”
Additionally, we will be hosting a post-show gathering to highlight the perspectives and discuss ideas relevant to Women in Leadership, and have dialogue about “Venus in Fur” and its applicability to women’s present-day experiences. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Tickets for this special event on Thursday, February 29th (7:30 p.m. performance) are just $15 for all who wish to attend (price includes “Venus in Fur” performance and post-show gathering). Seating is limited.
Critic and Audience Reviews
-Matthew J. PalmDirected with a sure hand by Monica Long Tamborello, this 'Venus in Fur' is also very funny — in fact much funnier than I remember previous productions of David Ives’ 2011 play being. But this is comedy with bite and sizzle, and Tamborello and her actors make each moment count in this sexual tug-of-war."
-Matthew J. PalmIf the Lowndes Shakespeare Center’s Mandell Theater had windows, surely they would be steamed over after a performance of 'Venus in Fur,' onstage in an Orlando Shakes production that’s, well, steamy."
Creative Team
Director Monica Long Tamborello
Associate Director / Intimacy Coordinator Jennifer Rae Paxton
Scenic Designer Steven Mitchell**
Lighting Designer Philip Lupo
Costume Designer Dale Jones
Sound Designer Britt Sandusky
Dramaturg Jena Rashid
AEA Stage Manager George Hamrah*
Production Assistant Becka Kastner
Production Assistant Gabby Scott
Wardrobe Lead Kennedy Cranford
Lighting Operator Breanna Denno
*Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**Member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.