PLACEBOS DRESS FOR COMFORT Extends At Manhattan Repertory Theatre Thru 8/22

Manhattan Repertory Theatre's limited engagement of Kimberly Shelby-Szyszko's "Placebos Dress For Comfort," which was originally scheduled to close on August 19, has been extended with an added date on Sunday, August 22nd to accommodate reservation demand.

The tragic one-act about a bikini, an alien, and the dangers faced by deceptively liberated couples on vacation premiered as part of Manhattan Repertory Theatre's Summerfest on Saturday August 14 at 7pm, with additional performances scheduled for Sunday August 15 at 6pm, and Thursday August 19 at 7pm. Manhattan Repertory Theatre is located at 303 W. 42nd Street, 3rd floor, NYC. Tickets are $20, and reservations can be made by calling 646.329.6588.

"Placebos Dress For Comfort" explores social constructs of gender through the absurd experiences of its protagonist Devin, as she rejects a special gift from boyfriend Ungar and is attacked for her fashion sense by Reva, a woman ostensibly doing role-playing research to spice up her own relationship. By the end of the play, the distinctions between genders, opposing activists, and even species, become blurred. Photo (jpg) Attached -- l. to r. Rebecca Crigler, Yakub Kataev, Cat Cabral.

"Placebos Dress For Comfort" is directed by Joel Bassin. Maryan Newbury is Co-Director. Costume Design is by Lui Konno. Ashley Nelson is Stage Manager. Each of the three roles is double-cast with a man and a woman. Devin is performed by Rebecca Crigler and James Manzello. Ungar is performed by Yakub Kataev and Cat Cabral. Reva is performed by Jessica Lamdon and Drew Mendoza. The producing companies are Manhattan Repertory Theatre and John Morgan's Plight Theatre Project. For additional information, visit manhattanrep.com.