Venus In Fur at ART NY

A disappointing round of auditions.
An ordinary rehearsal room.
And then she walked in.
The play came alive.
He came alive.

A mysterious, funny, erotic drama
that explores gender roles, sexuality,
and the beauty of kink.

In the spirit of "found place" theatre, we will be performing in a rented rehearsal studio just as it is in the script. However, that doesn't mean we're limited to fluorescent lights; we're transforming the entire space.

The cultural conversation around gender roles and sexuality have evolved significantly since the play premiered in 2010. We've poured a great deal of thought, research, care and consideration into honoring all the moments where the text was ahead of its time, and adding intertextual moments and blocking to bring it to 2026. The core of our concept is simple, Venus is the goddess of love. That's the foundation on which we built everything, especially our exploration and celebration of gender fluidity, sex positivity, and BDSM. We hope to welcome a queer, kinky audience who will feel seen and loved by the time they leave the theatre.

An independent and passionate reimagining of the beloved play by David Ives. Starring Heather Danielsen (PIT, W.A.D.), and Sloane Hickson. Directed by Savannah Core, Lighting Design by Tyler B. Quick.