Venus in Fur

by David Ives

A smart, seductive battle of wits unfolds in this electrifying two-person play. When an actress arrives late to audition for a new adaptation of a classic novel, what begins as a frustrating encounter quickly transforms into something far more complex. As the lines between performer and character blur, power shifts, desires surface, and nothing is quite what it seems. Bold, provocative, and darkly funny, Venus in Fur is a gripping exploration of control, obsession, and the nature of storytelling itself. With razor-sharp dialogue and unexpected twists, the play keeps audiences constantly off balance. What begins as an audition becomes a psychological game where dominance and vulnerability change hands in an instant.

“Wildly intelligent and sometimes frightening.” – The New Yorker

“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

Accolades

Winner! 2012 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (Nina Arianda)

Nominee: 2012 Tony Award for Best Play

Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended Audience: 16+

Content Advisory: This production is intended for mature audiences. It contains strong language, sexual content, and themes of power, dominance, and submission. Viewer discretion is advised. Please be advised that occasional flashing light effects will be used during the performance.

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VENUS IN FUR is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.

www.concordtheatricals.com