Urban Stages to Present Oren Safdie's New Play UNSEAMLY

Located in the heart of the fashion district, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Peter Napolitano, Associate Producer) is proud to present the American Premiere of Oren Safdie's play Unseamly this October. Directed by Sarah C Carlsen, Unseamly will begin performances on October 8; Opening night is set for October 14 through November 1 at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street) Tickets will be $55 ($35 during previews) and are available at UrbanStages.org. Cast will be announced very soon.

Inspired by a variety of sexual harassment allegations brought against well-known clothing companies, Unseamly follows a young woman seeking legal advice to initiate charges of sexual harassment against her former boss, the CEO of an international clothing company known for its risqué billboards. In Unseamly, female sexuality confronts male corporate power.

"Sexual harassment and power plays in corporate America, sadly are not uncommon. Oren has crafted an edgy, cutting play that explores the truth and manipulation in corporate America. The play asks just how far one will go to get to the top? Although it's controversial, it's a very smart and important play to see and Urban Stages is proud to bring this play to the stage." - Urban Stages Founding Artistic Director, Frances Hill

Unseamly was originally presented in Canada at the Infinite Theatre (co - directed by Artistic Director , Guy Sprung, and Sarah C Carlsen) and garnered national attention including being featured in BuzzFeed (click here for story) and fashion site RACKED. The production was called "intense and gut-felt" Montreal Rampage; "powerful and timely," RoverArts, and was listed on the Montreal Gazette's Best of 2014.

Creative Team includes: Brian Dudkiewicz (Set and Costume Designer), Christina Watanabe (Lighting Designer), Douglas Mills (Sound Designer), Nicholas Blade Guldner (Projection Designer), Krystle Henninger (Production Stage Manager).